Delaware PSC Opens Docket for Large Load Tariff, Pauses Interconnections
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
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
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
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 […]
Secretary of State Announces Departure of Public Advocate
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 […]
