NEWS RELEASE: ELECTRIC AND WATER RATE INCREASES
Date Posted: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025For Immediate Release 01/23/24 ELECTRIC AND WATER RATE INCREASES The Municipal Services Commission (MSC) completed a Cost-of-Service Study and rate designs with Utility Financial Solutions (UFS) a national firm specializing in rate designs and cost projections for municipally owned utilities. The cost to serve our customers continues to increase due to increasing regulations and energy policies set at the state and federal level. The study showed a need for an additional 7.2% revenue for the electric utility and 8.0% increase in water utility revenues in order to maintain the system and levels of service the Commission’s customers […]
About the City of New Castle Municipal Services Commission
Date Posted: Thursday, July 23rd, 2015The Municipal Services Commission is a publicly owned utility for the benefit of the residents of New Castle and as such is operated for their benefit. Its mission is to provide superior water and electric service and reliability to its customers at competitive rates. The commission invests in public safety with the installation and maintenance of public street lighting and fire protection. The commission helps support the community and local government by providing financial support and the donation of materials, equipment and labor. It is also proud to support many community organizations.
FOR SALE: 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 HD REGULAR CAB UTILITY TRUCK
Date Posted: Thursday, March 13th, 2025FOR SALE Vehicle Cost: $9,500.00 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Regular Cab Utility Truck Mileage is 78,850 2 Wheel Drive, Dual Rear Wheels 6.0L V-8 with Automatic Transmission Tommy Lift Gate with 1,600LB Lift Capacity Truck has been well maintained and is in good condition. Maintenance history and records are included with truck. SEALED BIDS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO 216 CHESTNUT STREET, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 BY FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2025 ATTN: KEN NATALE
DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER MSC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE WILL OPEN AT 10:00AM TODAY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025.
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025POWER SAVERS ALERT
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025Power Savers Alert!! Due to low temperatures and increasing energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to VOLUNTARILY reduce electric use Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Power Saver Hours are from 6 am to 9 am. Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will lower electric use throughout the community and in return lower customers’ monthly electric costs and reduce utility energy costs over time. The more people that participate, the bigger the impact. Customers can help by taking simple steps such as: Using alternative heat sources, such […]
FYE 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024FYE 2026 BUDGET REQUEST
INTERNET OUTAGE
Date Posted: Thursday, November 14th, 2024Comcast has informed us there is a system wide outage that is affecting our area. This outage affects are computer and phone system. MSC offices are open.
KENMORE WASHER AND DRYER FOR SALE SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED THRU FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024 BY 1:00PM
Date Posted: Friday, June 21st, 20247 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 .
POWER SAVERS ALERT – JUNE 18
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024Due to high temperatures and increasing energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to VOLUNTARILY reduce electric use today, Tuesday, June 18th. Power Saver Hours are from 3 pm to 7 pm. Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will lower electric use throughout the community and in return lower customer’s monthly electric costs and reduce utility energy costs over time. The more people that participate, the bigger the impact. Customers can help by taking simple steps such as: Air dry clothes instead of using the dryer. […]
NOTICE: ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING TO START ON MONDAY, JUNE 03,2024
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024N O T I C E 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 3rd. 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 […]
MSC increases the Power Purchase Adjustment (PPA)
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024We 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 […]