Tag: electricity
Turn it off: Electricity operator PJM asks customers to conserve energy
As temperatures across the Delaware Valley stay below freezing, electricity grid operator PJM Interconnection is asking customers to conserve energy through Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.
1 year ago
Delmarva Power proposes ‘one of the largest’ rate hikes in its history
Delmarva Power has filed an application with the state’s Public Service Commission to increase its electric distribution rate by $72.3 million.
1 year ago
PECO monitoring energy demand as Philly ‘Heat Health Emergency’ declared
PECO says it hasn’t dealt with any heat-related outages so far, but temperatures are expected to keep climbing this week.
2 years ago
For the first time, electricity beat out natural gas to heat homes nationwide
For the first time, electricity beat out natural gas as a home heating source nationwide. Climate activists are pushing to retire fossil fuel in favor of heat pumps.
2 years ago
Electric rates will rise for most customers in Pennsylvania June 1, and consumer advocates say switching to an alternative power supplier won’t be beneficial.
2 years ago
PECO rates are rising as the temperature dips. A cold winter is expected
Philadelphia area residents will see jumps in their heating and electric bills. The Public Utility Commission warns against "sticker shock."
2 years ago
PECO proposes electric rate hike that would increase residential bills by nearly 10%
PECO's proposal before the PUC would increase the monthly bill for a residential customer by about 9.65% — an increase of $9.68 for a typical residential account.
3 years ago
Electricity usage down across the region, which helps power grid staffing
The Montco company, which helps power 65 million people in 13 states and D.C., reports demand on Monday dropped about 6,000 megawatts.
4 years ago
Univ. of Delaware teams with California firm on electric car battery tech
The collaborative effort with Nuvve Corp. includes a research and development center to expand vehicle-to-grid technology pioneered at UD's Newark campus.
6 years ago