Delmarva Power
Tips to beat the rising temperatures – and your rising electric bill
The cost of keeping the lights on is rising – and this week’s extreme heat will make that affordability crisis even worse. According to a survey we conducted this winter of over 550 Marylanders, 75% said their utility bill increased in the last year. Nearly 20% said their bills increased by over $250. As temperatures skyrocket and households struggle to stay cool, July utility bills may break as many records as the heat index. Read on for tips to stay cool – and ways you can join the fight to reduce surging energy prices. Know How to Stay Cool Fans, ...
Assistance For Utility Bills
If you’ve opened a utility bill lately and felt a wave of frustration, you’re not alone. For many Marylanders, the rising cost of energy isn’t just a nuisance, it’s a crisis. While utility companies rake in profits, people are forced to make impossible choices between heating, cooling, and other essentials. Given the increase in utility bills and summer temperatures, we are happy to share there is some long overdue relief in sight. Starting July 1, 2025, Maryland is launching a $19 million Customer Relief Fund to help low- and middle-income residents cover skyrocketing utility bills. This one-time financial assistance will ...