New Matt Chats Episode Addresses Data Centers in Delaware
Delaware Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie and Deputy Chief of Staff Nikko Brady make the case for a Large Load Fee WILMINGTON — Yesterday, the Office of Governor Matt Meyer released the latest episode of Matt Chats, the governor’s biweekly podcast highlighting the people and ideas moving Delaware forward. In this latest episode, titled, “Data Centers […]
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 […]
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 […]
Delmarva Natural Gas Prices Set to Rise Ahead of Winter Heating Season
Dover, Del.—Natural gas prices have continued to increase this year and are up nearly 60 percent year to date. This is largely due to increased U.S. demand and the ongoing energy crisis in Europe. According to the Energy Information Administration, about 42 percent of Delaware households rely on natural gas for home heating. “Due to […]
Public Advocate’s Petition to Reduce Tidewater’s Rates Granted
On August 10, 2022, the Public Service Commission granted the Division of the Public Advocate’s (“DPA”) petition to reduce Tidewater Utilities, Inc.’s (“Tidewater”) rates to a just and reasonable level pending further review. “No regulated utility should be allowed to earn above its authorized rate of return. While Tidewater opposed our petition, I’m delighted the […]
