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  Category: Division of the Public Advocate


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 […]




Governor Meyer Announces $6.5 Million Credit Program For Delawareans Struggling With Utility Bills

Division of the Public Advocate | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announces an agreement with Delmarva Power to cover the energy bills of struggling Delaware families: “Today, the State of Delaware is proud to announce a meaningful step forward for Delaware families. Through a renewed partnership between the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) and Delmarva Power, we are proud to announce the […]




Governor Meyer Nominates New Public Advocate

Division of the Public Advocate | Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Jameson Tweedie to serve as Public Advocate for the State of Delaware. Tweedie is an environmental lawyer with extensive experience working for the State of Delaware on issues of energy and climate. His nomination will require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. “Amidst soaring energy […]




Secretary of State Announces Departure of Public Advocate 

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2023

Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Thursday announced that Andrew (Drew) Slater will depart from his role as Delaware Public Advocate on Friday, February 17, 2023, and will assume a new role as Executive Director of the Sustainable Energy Utility, Inc., also known as Energize Delaware. Ruth Ann Price, who has served as Deputy Public […]







  Category: Division of the Public Advocate

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 […]




Governor Meyer Announces $6.5 Million Credit Program For Delawareans Struggling With Utility Bills

Division of the Public Advocate | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announces an agreement with Delmarva Power to cover the energy bills of struggling Delaware families: “Today, the State of Delaware is proud to announce a meaningful step forward for Delaware families. Through a renewed partnership between the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) and Delmarva Power, we are proud to announce the […]




Governor Meyer Nominates New Public Advocate

Division of the Public Advocate | Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Jameson Tweedie to serve as Public Advocate for the State of Delaware. Tweedie is an environmental lawyer with extensive experience working for the State of Delaware on issues of energy and climate. His nomination will require confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. “Amidst soaring energy […]




Secretary of State Announces Departure of Public Advocate 

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2023

Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Thursday announced that Andrew (Drew) Slater will depart from his role as Delaware Public Advocate on Friday, February 17, 2023, and will assume a new role as Executive Director of the Sustainable Energy Utility, Inc., also known as Energize Delaware. Ruth Ann Price, who has served as Deputy Public […]