The free tree initiative is an effort to enhance clean energy and air. (Photo by Vanjith Chris/Unsplash)

Delmarva and Arbor Day Foundation offer free trees to boost energy efficiency

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Getch-ya trees here! In an effort to promote sustainability and energy efficiency, Delmarva Power is offering 730 free trees to its residential customers through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. This initiative, designed to lower energy costs, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the environment, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers can choose from a …

Delmarva Power redesigned bill

Delmarva Power redesigns its bills

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

Delmarva Power has reformatted its bills to make them easier to understand. The new design started in November for all of the utility’s hundreds of thousands of residential and commercial customers in Delaware. Zach Chizar, a senior communications specialist, said the redesign is based on feedback from customer focus groups. “It’s all about how to understand the bill better, in …

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Natural gas prices likely to cause higher heating bills this winter

Charles MegginsonBusiness, Headlines

Natural gas prices are expected to cause higher heating bills this winter. (Doris Morgan at Unsplash) With overnight temperatures dipping into the 40s, you’ll likely soon be reaching for the thermostat to turn on the heat (if you haven’t already). Just in time for the cooler weather, Delaware’s public advocate is warning the 43% of Delawareans who rely on natural …