Public Advocate Will Scrutinize "Dramatic Increases" Proposed for some Natural Gas Customers

Public Advocate will scrutinize "dramatic increases" proposed for some natural gas customers

Two utilities that serve gas customers in Delaware are seeking to cover the costs they pay for natural gas supplies, in separate rate increase requests filed with the Delaware Public Service Commission.

Delmarva Power, Chesapeake Utilities seek natural gas rate increases in Delaware

DOVER, Del.– Two major natural gas companies in Delaware are asking to raise rates, which could increase monthly bills for customers.

Delmarva Power and Chesapeake Utilities Increasing Gas Rates, Raising Bills

DELAWARE – Delmarva Power & Light and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation have filed with the Delaware Public Service Commission to increase natural gas rates, subsequently raising customer bills. The rates reflect Delmarva Power’s and Chesapeake Utilities’ cost of purchasing natural gas and other incurred costs, which are then passed through to customers. According to the Delaware Division of the Public Advocate, Delmarva Power filed to increase i…