Delaware Utility Bills Keep Climbing: Why Now Is the Time to Go Solar
If you're a Delaware homeowner served by Delmarva Power, you've likely noticed your utility bills creeping higher and higher. Unfortunately, the trend shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, Delmarva Power has just requested yet another rate increase that could add even more strain to household budgets across the state.
The Numbers Don't Lie
Let's break down what Delaware residents are facing:
Electricity Rate Increase Coming in July 2026: Delmarva Power is requesting an overall revenue increase totaling $67.8 million in electric base rates. For the average residential customer, this translates to an additional $6.42 per month starting in July 2026—if approved by the Delaware Public Service Commission.
Gas Rates Already Up $22 This Year: Between April and November 2025, gas distribution rates and supply costs increased by approximately $22 for the average ratepayer. That's $22 more per month that wasn't in your budget at the beginning of the year.
Summer 2025 Increases: Earlier this year, electricity bills increased about $10 due to capacity auction costs managed by regional grid operator PJM Interconnection.
Earlier in 2025: Many Delaware customers saw their bills double or even triple during extreme cold weather events, sparking widespread outrage and legislative action.
When you add it all up, Delmarva Power customers are looking at significantly higher costs with no end in sight.
Why Are Rates Increasing?
Delmarva Power attributes these increases to infrastructure improvements and the need to guarantee future electricity supply. The utility serves 344,000 residential and nonresidential customers across Delaware and needs additional revenue to maintain and upgrade the grid.
Additionally, the regional grid operated by PJM Interconnection has a significant backlog that's preventing new power plants and renewable energy projects from adding supply to the system. Less supply combined with increasing demand means higher prices for consumers.
The Problem with Traditional Utilities
Here's the fundamental issue: when you rely solely on traditional utility companies, you're at the mercy of rate increases that are largely out of your control. Every few months, there's another request, another approval, another line item on your bill that goes up.
You're essentially renting your electricity from a monopoly that can raise prices whenever infrastructure needs arise or supply chain issues occur. And as we've seen in Delaware, those increases are frequent and substantial.
Solar: Your Hedge Against Rising Rates
Going solar is like refinancing your energy costs at a fixed rate. Instead of watching your utility bills climb year after year, you lock in your energy costs and protect yourself from future rate hikes.
Here's what switching to solar means for Delaware homeowners:
Predictable Energy Costs: Once your solar system is installed, your energy production costs remain stable. While Delmarva Power customers face another $6.42/month increase in July, plus ongoing gas hikes, your costs stay consistent.
Energy Independence: You generate your own power right from your roof. You're no longer completely dependent on the grid and vulnerable to every rate increase that comes down the pipeline.
Long-Term Savings: Solar panels typically last 25-30 years. Imagine locking in today's rates for the next three decades while your neighbors continue paying more every single year.
Increased Home Value: Solar installations typically increase property values, making your home more attractive to future buyers who are also concerned about rising energy costs.
Environmental Impact: Beyond the financial benefits, you're reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner energy future for Delaware.
The Math Makes Sense
Let's put this in perspective. If Delmarva Power continues raising rates at the current pace—and there's every indication they will—Delaware homeowners could be paying hundreds of dollars more per year within just a few years.
Meanwhile, solar customers who installed systems even two or three years ago are still paying the same predictable costs they locked in at installation. They're not affected by PJM capacity auctions, infrastructure improvement costs, or supply chain issues.
What Delaware Lawmakers Are Doing
In response to the public outcry over high utility bills earlier this year, state lawmakers passed several pieces of legislation to provide relief, including giving the Public Service Commission greater scrutiny over rate increases and creating an energy fund for low-income residents.
While these measures provide some help, they don't solve the fundamental problem: traditional utility costs will continue to rise over time. The only way to truly protect yourself is to take control of your energy production.
Take Control of Your Energy Future
Delaware residents are facing real economic pressures. Between rising property taxes, inflation, and now these repeated utility rate increases, household budgets are stretched thin. You can't control property taxes or grocery prices, but you can control your energy costs.
Going solar isn't just about being environmentally conscious—though that's certainly a benefit. It's about making a smart financial decision that protects your household budget from the endless cycle of rate increases.
While your neighbors are opening their bills each month wondering how much higher they'll go, you'll have the peace of mind that comes with stable, predictable energy costs.
Ready to Explore Solar?
If you're tired of watching your Delmarva Power bills climb month after month with no end in sight, it's time to explore your options. Solar technology has never been more affordable or efficient, and with federal tax credits and financing options available, the switch is more accessible than ever.
Don't wait for the next rate increase. Take control of your energy costs today.
Contact us to learn how much you could save by switching to solar. We'll provide a free analysis of your home's solar potential and show you exactly what your energy costs could look like for the next 25+ years.
The question isn't whether utility rates will keep rising—it's whether you'll keep paying them.
About Delmarva Power Rate Increases:
July 2026: Proposed $6.42/month electricity increase
2025: $22/month gas rate increases
Summer 2025: $10/month capacity cost increase
344,000 Delaware customers affected
No signs of rate increases slowing down
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