The City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the current Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) by $0.00686 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to $0.02124 per kWh for energy usage in 2024. Customers will see the new rate on City of Milford utility bills in February. This power cost increase is primarily due …
City of Milford Recognized As A Reliable Public Power Provider
The City of Milford recently announced that their Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Criteria include …
Milford electric rates remain third lowest in state with upcoming 1.7% power cost adjustment
The City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the current Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) by $0.00238 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for a total of $0.01438 beginning in January. Customers will see this increase on their February City of Milford utility bills. This power cost increase is primarily due to a …
Efficiency Smart program helps Milford residents save on electric costs
For more than four years, the City of Milford has worked with Efficiency Smart. As a member of DEMEC, who is the wholesale electric supplier for the eight public power companies in Delaware, and a member of AMP, a joint action agency, offers the program to their customers. “There’s a DEMEC saying, and I am going to get in trouble …
DEMEC warns of possible electric rate hikes
At a recent workshop, Kimberly Schlichting, CEO of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), warned of a possible rate increase due to changes at the Indian River Power Plant. Schlichting began her presentation by apologizing for bringing bad news. “I wish I was bringing better news, but if anything, misery loves company,” Schlichting said. “We’re not alone in what I’m …
Light Up Navajo brings electricity to areas without power
Developed as a pilot project in 2019, Light Up Navajo has provided power to people who have never had electricity before. The program is a partnership between the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) and the American Public Power Association (APPA), a national trade organization. Recently, 138 lineworkers from across the country, some from Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), recently participated …
DEMEC provides Milford with Renewable Portfolio Plan
by Terry Rogers DEMEC provided the City of Milford with their annual renewable energy portfolio The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) provided the City of Milford with their Renewable Portfolio Plan as required by the Delaware General Assembly. This plan provides members with details on the organization’s approach to achieve renewable energy on behalf of members. Milford, along …
Understanding the Upcoming City of Milford Power Cost Adjustment
Chart with details on how electric rates in Milford may change The City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be implementing a $0.00396 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Power Cost Adjustment beginning in February. The Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) is a required pass-through of DEMEC’s wholesale power cost increase billed to …
City of Milford hires Adell as new Electric Superintendent
Vince Adell will take over the role as Electric Supervisor with the City of Milford. The City of Milford recently hired Vincent Adell as the new Electric Superintendent. In this role, Adell is responsible for direction and supervision of the City’s Electric Division, which includes operating and maintaining the city electrical system, trouble calls, installing of new aerial and underground …
Council hears DEMEC rate stability measures
Over the winter, after the state of Texas dealt with significant power outages due to winter weather, Councilman Brian Baer asked City Manager Mark Whitfield if council could hear what protections Milford has in place to prevent such a disaster from happening. On Mon., May 10, Kimberly Schlicting, COO of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) provided City Council with details …