Evidentiary hearings in connection with Delmarva Power & Light Company's application for adjustments to its Maryland retail rates for the distribution of electric energy are scheduled for April 27- May 1, 2020. The evidentiary hearings shall begin at 10:00 a.m. You may access the Public Utilities Law Judge Division's YouTube Channel via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYK5mu0UMAUOqSQowRq2TIQ/. Visit www.psc.state.md.us for more information.
We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are here to help customers through temporary or extended financial hardship. We are suspending service disconnections and waiving new late payment fees through at least May 1. We will be working with customers on a case-by-case basis to establish payment arrangements and identify energy assistance options. We have programs to help. Learn more here.
We are dedicated to preventing outages by investing in the systems that serve our customers. Explore several ways that we work to prevent outages, and learn how you can contribute.
Trees and vegetation coming in contact with energy equipment is a common natural cause of power outages. Delmarva Power invests millions each year to carefully prune trees to reduce the number of tree-related power interruptions. Want to learn more? View Trees & Power Lines.
Delmarva Power is investing billions of dollars in the equipment serving customers, building a smarter, more resilient electric grid. This means safer, more reliable power. Visit Smart Grid & Smart Meters and Reliability Improvements for details.
You can help prevent outages by working and living safely around electrical equipment.
Dig safely: Understand how you can avoid damaging underground equipment when excavating.
Make smart planting choices: Use the proper guidelines when planting trees near power lines or transformer boxes.
Maintain the energy equipment you own: Understand which electric lines are your responsibility and how you can ensure they are working properly.
Report any potential issues: If you see damaged equipment or other potential hazards, please contact us immediately so we can investigate and make repairs before they result in a power outage or other issue.
