Delaware PSC Opens Docket for Large Load Tariff, Pauses Interconnections
Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
A large load tariff will help to ensure large load facilities, like data centers, do not shift costs to other ratepayers On September 3, 2025, the Delaware Division of the Public Advocate (“DPA”) and Staff for the Delaware Public Service Commission (“Staff”) jointly presented a petition to the Delaware Public Service Commission (“Commission”) to […]
Delmarva Power, Chesapeake Utilities file Gas Rate Hikes, Raising Bills for Customers
Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Date Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025
The rates reflect Delmarva Power’s and Chesapeake’s cost of purchasing natural gas and related costs, which are passed through to customers Dover, DE – On August 28, 2025, and on September 2, 2025, Delmarva Power & Light (“Delmarva”) and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (“Chesapeake”) filed, respectively, with the Delaware Public Service Commission (“Commission”) applications to increase […]
First Rate Increase in 10 Years for Tidewater Customers
Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Public Service Commission | Date Posted: Monday, July 28, 2025
Public Service Commission approves settlement resulting in a 13% increase On July 2, 2025, the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the settlement of Tidewater Utilities, Inc.’s (“Tidewater”) water rate case. As a result of the settlement, Tidewater customers will see a rate increase of 13% and an increase in fixed monthly charges of 5%. For […]
Governor Meyer Signs Legislation to Bring Down Energy Prices, Protect Environmental Resources and Wildlife
Division of the Public Advocate | Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed a sweeping package of energy legislation into law to ensure that energy is accessible, affordable, and reliable to meet the needs of all Delawareans. He will also sign bills that safeguard our state’s air and water quality. Championed by legislators, advocates, and environmental leaders, these new provisions aim to […]
Chesapeake Customers to Face First Base Gas Rate Hike in 9 Years
Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Public Service Commission | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Public Service Commission approves settlement resulting in a 6%-6.5% increase On June 18, 2025, the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the settlement of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s (Chesapeake) natural gas base rate case. As a result of the settlement, Chesapeake residential home heating customers will see a rate increase of 6% and non-heating customers will […]
