Gas rates will drop modestly for Delmarva Power customers north of the canal in New Castle County
The monthly bill decrease of $2.85 or about 2.0 percent for residential gas customers who use 120 CCF of natural gas per month during the heating season. Lower gas prices, amounting to $8.23 a month will be offset by an increase in the amount paid to supply the gas.
The Delaware Public Service Commission’s natural gas rate case came in with delivery rates were lower than the interim rates implemented on July 7. The difference between the rates implemented and rates approved will be refunded, with interest, in coming months.
Delivery rates increased $5.34 for residential gas customers who use 120 CCF of natural gas during the heating season to help pay for safety and technology investments.
As part of the natural gas delivery rate settlement, the Public Service Commission approved a new charge. The Utility Facility Relocation Charge will allow Delmarva Power to recover the cost of relocating existing facilities required by Department of Transportation or other government agency projects.
At this time, there is no cost for the UFRC. When there is a change the charge, customers will be notified with a message on their bill.
Delmarva has seen increased demand for gas service among some customers as prices have dropped.
