NEWS RELEASE: ELECTRIC AND WATER RATE INCREASES

For 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 […]

POWER SAVERS ALERT

Power 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 […]

Efficiency Smart Presentation

https://www.efficiencysmart.org/new-castle-delaware Home Energy Efficiency: Simple Ways You Can Save Energy and Money   Description: A chance to dispel myths and to learn simple ways to lower your home energy usage. We will highlight tips that can create surprising savings. We will also explain how to use the New Castle’s Efficiency Smart program to purchase discounted LEDs, or receive rebates for energy efficient purchases. Speakers: Emily Greene, DEMEC Tom Coyle,  Efficiency Smart Date and Time: Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00. Location:  New Castle Library: 424 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720