Delaware Division of the Public Advocate
Ensuring reasonable utility rates for everyone.Public Service Commission Meetings
Public Service Commission Meeting
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Public Service Commission Meeting
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Public Service Commission Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Public Advocate News
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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 […] -
Governor Meyer Signs Legislation to Bring Down Energy Prices, Protect Environmental Resources and Wildlife
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 […]
Delaware’s Regulated Utilities
Cable
Atlantic Broadband, Comcast Cable, and Verizon Delaware LLC make up the major choices for viewing.
Electricity
Delmarva Power and Light, Inc. (“Delmarva Power”) is the only electric distribution company (“EDC”) regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission.
Natural Gas
Both Delmarva Power and Chesapeake offer a number of programs designed to help their customers.
Telecommunications
In most cases neither the PSC nor the DPA will be able to address concerns related to billing, rates, or service quality matters when it come to telecommunications.
Wastewater
In some cases, rather than receiving one bill for water services and a second bill for wastewater services, both bills will be combined into a single bill.
Water
Delawareans can choose from Artesian, Long Neck, Sussex Shores, Tidewater Utilities, United Water, Broadkill Beach, Prime Hook, and Wilkerson Water.