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County resolution urges PSC to reject Delmarva Power rate increase

New Castle County Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary

New Castle County Council adopted Resolution 26-024 urging the Delaware Public Service Commission to reject Delmarva Power's current rate increase request, citing affordability concerns and public comment that the utility has overcharged customers; the measure passed on a roll call.

New Castle County Council on Feb. 10 adopted Resolution 26-024 urging the Delaware Public Service Commission to reject Delmarva Power's pending rate increase request and require the company to resubmit under current standards.

The resolution was introduced by title during the council meeting and drew several council remarks in support. One council member said the recent request — the third in five years — was untimely given rising household costs and argued the company appears to prioritize shareholders over…

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