Governor Matt Meyer is asking Delaware’s utility watchdog agency to halt a proposed rate increase from Delmarva Power while regulators take a closer look at the request.
In a letter addressed to the Delaware Public Service Commission, Meyer urged the body to exercise its authority under state law — specifically 26 Del. C. § 310 — to freeze Delmarva Power’s distribution rates at their current level during the review process.
The governor’s request comes as the utility has submitted a new application seeking higher rates from customers. Meyer is asking the Commission to prevent any rate changes from taking effect until a full review is completed.
