KENMORE WASHER AND DRYER FOR SALE SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED THRU FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024 BY 1:00PM

7 year old Kenmore washer and dryer, dryer works washer does not.  All sealed bids should be sent to 216 Chestnut Street, New Castle, DE 19720 by  1:00pm Friday, June 28, 2024 .

 

NOTICE: ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING TO START ON MONDAY, JUNE 03,2024

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Municipal Services Commission

2024 Annual Hydrant Flushing Program

 

 

The Municipal Services Commission Water Department will begin our annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Program on Monday, June 3^rd.  Flushing will begin at 7:30am and end at 3:00pm Monday through Friday taking approximately 10 business days to complete.  Our Hydrant Flushing Program is important to our water system and is an integral part of our goal to deliver the safest and highest quality water possible.  Additionally, it ensures fire protection is available by testing the operation of our hydrants.

 

The Municipal Services Commission schedules our flushing program when demands are lower using a carefully planned route to control the direction of flow with in the distribution system.  Customers should not experience service interruptions during the flushing process. 

 

The flushing process may cause some temporary water discoloration.  There is no health hazard associated with the discolored water.  If you notice discolored water, run several cold water taps at the same time until the water is clear.  Avoid using your cold or hot water and doing laundry until you are certain the water is clear.   

 

The Municipal Services Commission urges all residents to exercise caution while traveling around the hydrant flushing crews as water may accumulate in the flushing area. 

 

Your understanding and cooperation during this process is appreciated.  If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the Municipal Services Commission Water Department at 302-323-2333 between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday.

 

MSC increases the Power Purchase Adjustment (PPA)

We regret to inform you of a 3.8% increase in electric rates, following closely on a recent rate adjustment. Changes in state and federal energy policies have led to the retirement of older coal plants and the delay in new renewable energy plants coming online, reducing power supply and increasing costs.

All electric customers on the Delmarva Peninsula will be affected, with an expected $177 million impact over 12 months. Due to our partial ownership of Beasly Power Plant, MSC’s impact will be lower, at $271,130.67 annually, roughly a 3.38% increase, still maintaining the lowest residential electric rate in the state despite other providers facing up to 10% increases.

We understand the inconvenience of such changes but remain committed to providing the lowest-cost electric power while transitioning to cleaner energy sources. You will see this reflected as a Power Purchase Adjustment (PPA) on your bill.

 

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO FOR SALE SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED THRU FRIDAY, MAY 03, 2024 BY 1:00PM

Truck Description: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado – 3500 HD Dual Rear Wheels – 2WD Extended Cab – 6.0l V – 8, Auto Transmission – Utility Body with Auto Crane

Mileage:  70,200

Well Maintained and Clean Work Truck

All sealed bids should come to 216 Chestnut Street, New Castle, DE 19720. The Auction reserve price is $13,500.00

MSC OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024. WE WILL REOPEN FOR REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS MONDAY, APRIL 01,2024

POWER OUTAGE ON JACQUETTE – We are aware of a power outage on Jacquette, our crews are on site.  Estimated return of service 3-4pm

A LETTER TO OUR CUSTOMERS FROM COMMISSIONER DAVID ATHERTON

Dear MSC Customer, 

 

We know that our citizens need a voice in spending their hard-earned money. Our forefathers understood that local control of the utilities is far better than paying an investor-owned utility whose first concern is turning a profit. Local control ensures our common goal of reliability, quality customer service, and low cost. 

 

• With the 16.8% inflation over the last 3 years, utilities will need to make rate adjustments.

 

• Even after our modest rate increase (average $5.71 a month), MSC currently has the second lowest residential rates in the state. 

 

• On the other hand, our neighboring for-profit water utility filed for a 23.84% increase in water rates, far exceeding our rate increase.

 

The MSC rate consultant, Utility Financial Solutions, is a trusted industry professional who completes a comprehensive financial projection and rate design every year.  We review their results carefully.

 

• MSC is always looking for efficiencies balanced with quality and reliability.

 

• MSC has applied for and received state and federal assistance for the installation and maintenance of many parts of the system.

 

• Most of our projects are completed in-house to ensure the cost and quality of installation.

 

• The MSC has worked hard and is successfully mitigating PFAS contamination and costs.

 

• MSC Staff is nationally recognized for its expertise and exhibits a can-do attitude for getting the job done for New Castle.

 

MSC…keeping the water and lights on since 1921. 

 

David Atherton

Commission President

Municipal Services Commission

 

FOR SALE: MUELLER 100 1/2″-2″ & MUELER CC 2″- 6″ TAPPING MACHINES

MSC is accepting separate sealed bids for each tapping Machine  

Sealed bids must be received by 1:00 pm on February 9, 2024 at the Commission’s Administrative Offices at 216 Chestnut Street, New Castle DE 19720.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WATER and ELECTRIC RATES TO BE INCREASED

WATER and ELECTRIC RATES TO BE INCREASED – Municipal Services Commission’s (MSC) rate design consultant, Utility Financial Solutions (UFS), recommended a 10% overall water revenue increase and a 0.8% overall electric revenue increase after reviewing the financial projection. These rate increase will be effective with the February 1, 2024 bills and results in an average residential customer experiencing an increase in their monthly bill of approximately $5.71.  The MSC is sensitive to customers experiencing additional financial burden, please reach out to the customer service department at 302-323-2330 to find out about agencies that provide assistance.

NEWS RELEASE MSC INCREASES THE POWER PURCHASE ADJUSTMENT (PPA)

MSC increases the Power Purchase Adjustment (PPA)

The Municipal Services Commission (MSC) is increasing the Power Purchase Adjustment (PPA) on their electric rates. The PPA is a mechanism that Electric Utilities use when there is an unexpected increase in power supply costs but needs time to appropriately design an electric rate. The current PPA is $0.0082 per kwh and will increase by $0.00704 per kwh. Increasing the PPA will impact the average residential electric customer approximately $5.20 per month.

Over the last year and a half Delaware rate payers have been required to pay for The Indian River Power Plant to stay operational due to reliability concerns on the transmission grid. NRG, the owner of the coal fired power plant, intends on closing the remaining generator at this location due to increased regulatory costs.

A second item that is driving up power supply costs are the Transmission rates. This portion of the power supply cost is up 17.5%. Transmission upgrades are needed before the Indian River Power Plant can be retired.   

The MSC is working with Utility Financial Solutions (UFS) on a rate design which the MSC plans to adopt before our April 1, 2024 start of our fiscal year. The rate design will cover these increased costs and reset the PPA back to zero.

The MSC has the lowest residential electric rate in the State of Delaware. Even with the increased PPA, we believe we will continue to be the lowest or a close second when the rate changes go in affect in April.

Please feel free to contact the MSC at 302-323-2330 if you have any concerns.