Wastewater Regulation
Table of Contents Role of the Commission Regulated Utilities Consumer Information Important or Pending Cases at the Commission Role of the Commission On July 6, 2004, legislation was enacted by the Delaware General Assembly, found at 74 Delaware Laws, Chapter 317, which granted the Commission jurisdiction to regulate non-governmental wastewater utilities having fifty or more […]
Read MoreTelecommunications Regulation
Table of Contents Role of the Commission Consumer Information Important or Pending Cases at the Commission Local, Regional, and National Issues Get Connected, Stay Connected! The Lifeline and Link-Up Assistance programs are funded through the federal Universal Service Fund. Under the Lifeline program, telephone customers who participate or are eligible for certain public assistance programs […]
Read MoreRenewable Energy
Prior Dockets: PSC Docket No. 14-41 (Filed on January 27, 2014) – Delmarva Power & Light filed an application Opens in new window and it’s report Opens in new window in support of the application with the Commission for approval of the 2014 Program for the Procurement of Solar Renewable Credits. On February 20, 2014 […]
Read MoreNatural Gas Regulation
Table of Content Role of the Commission The Delaware Public Service Commission regulates only the distribution of natural gas to Delaware consumers. The delivery and administrative costs associated with natural gas distribution are determined in base rate proceedings before the Commission. The recovery of costs associated with the natural gas used by customers is determined […]
Read MoreWater Regulation
Table of Contents Role of the Commission Most aspects of water distribution, including the rates that can be charged, are regulated by the PSC; however, other matters such as water quality are also regulated by other state and federal agencies. Additionally, if any water utility wishes to expand its service territory, it must apply for […]
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Table of Contents Opens in new windowRole of the Commission In 1999, the General Assembly passed legislation restructuring the electric industry in Delaware. Prior to restructuring, the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power by investor-owned utilities was fully regulated by the PSC. With restructuring, the generation of electric power became deregulated, leaving only distribution […]
Read MoreCybersecurity
On May 23, 2016, the Staff of the Public Service Commission (“Staff”) filed a petition (Docket No. 16-0659) requesting that the Delaware Public Service Commission open a docket to review whether cybersecurity guidelines or regulations are needed to ensure and maintain safe and reliable public utility services for customers in the State of Delaware. The […]
Read MoreCable Television
Role of the Commission Under Delaware law, the Commission is authorized to grant cable television franchises to cable system operators who provide service in the unincorporated areas of Delaware. The Commission may terminate or revoke a franchise if the operator fails to comply with the terms of its franchise agreement. The Federal Communications Commission (https://www.fcc.gov/) […]
Read MoreDelaFile Electronic Filing User Guides
Please click on the links below to view help documents: Quick Start Guide Intervention Request Docket Filing and Subsequent Filings Report Filings Search FOIA
Read MoreSpeakers’ Bureau
The Delaware Public Service Commission has established a “Speakers’ Bureau” where individuals knowledgeable in all aspects of public utilities and utility regulation will make a short presentation and answer questions at you organization’s meeting place. There is no charge for this service, and arrangements can be made for daytime or evening meetings, at any location […]
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