WHY POWER BILLS SPIKE Renewable energy isn't the cause of electric bills spiking in Delaware. Here's what is On April 18, Delmarva notified customers by email of two usage-based rate increases.

Baltimore Gas and Electric and Delmarva Power customers will see their electric rates increase on average by about $16 a month beginning on Sunday. However, the Maryland Public Service Commission ...

In April, Delmarva Power said that a residential customer using an average of 811 kWh per month would see a bill decrease of $2.62, or 1.85 percent, from $141.72 to $139.10. Chizar said these ...

Delmarva Power representatives said many of the projects criticized by the Public Advocate and others were outside the purview of this rate increase request, which covers capital improvement costs ...

Power customers in Delaware could see higher energy bills this summer if the state approves a rate increase proposed this week by Delmarva Power. In a filing with the Delaware Public Service ...

Companies such as Walmart have petitioned to intervene, as their operating costs could be affected by the electric company’s decision to raise rates. Delmarva Power is the third Maryland utility ...

Delmarva Power wants to raise rates for space heating customers — customers that use electricity to heat their homes — by 13.2%, an addition of more than $11 to an average monthly bill.

Before the hearing, Joyce Merrill of Bear said her Delmarva Power bill for November usage was $139. For December usage, it jumped to $228, a 64% increase. The bill for January usage increased to $235.

A recent spike in electric rates has sparked surprise, anger and questions from Eastern Shore residents.Many Eastern Shore residents contacted the 11 News I-Team with questions as more scrutiny ...