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  Category: Public Service Commission


Governor Meyer Announces New Public Service Commission Nominees

Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 8, 2026

Governor Meyer has announced four new nominees to the Delaware Public Service Commission.




Delmarva Power Files Request For $67.8 Million Base Rate Increase

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Newsroom | Public Service Commission | Date Posted: Monday, January 12, 2026

Delmarva also filed for rate increases in 2020 and 2022, with the last increase approved just last year.    On December 9, 2025, Delmarva Power and Light (“Delmarva”) filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission (“Commission”) to increase its total revenue from base rates by $67.8 million compared to the rates approved in 2024 in its last base rates case. Delaware law […]




Delaware PSC and DPA Help Customers Understand Their Delmarva Electric Bills

Division of the Public Advocate | Newsroom | Public Service Commission | Date Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Ever wonder where your money goes on your electric bill? The Delaware Public Service Commission and Public Advocate are making it easier for customers to understand how electricity gets to their homes and what each part of their bill covers. Every monthly bill is made up of three main pieces: Supply, Transmission, and Distribution, and […]




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 […]




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 […]







  Category: Public Service Commission

Governor Meyer Announces New Public Service Commission Nominees

Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 8, 2026

Governor Meyer has announced four new nominees to the Delaware Public Service Commission.




Delmarva Power Files Request For $67.8 Million Base Rate Increase

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Newsroom | Public Service Commission | Date Posted: Monday, January 12, 2026

Delmarva also filed for rate increases in 2020 and 2022, with the last increase approved just last year.    On December 9, 2025, Delmarva Power and Light (“Delmarva”) filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission (“Commission”) to increase its total revenue from base rates by $67.8 million compared to the rates approved in 2024 in its last base rates case. Delaware law […]




Delaware PSC and DPA Help Customers Understand Their Delmarva Electric Bills

Division of the Public Advocate | Newsroom | Public Service Commission | Date Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Ever wonder where your money goes on your electric bill? The Delaware Public Service Commission and Public Advocate are making it easier for customers to understand how electricity gets to their homes and what each part of their bill covers. Every monthly bill is made up of three main pieces: Supply, Transmission, and Distribution, and […]




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 […]




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 […]