MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – May 7, 2024

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Milford electric rates to rise 2.4% in June DMI announces rebranding Council hears five year CIP plan School behavior group wants more funding for specialists Southern Delaware Golf Club opens in Milford Click on the image below to view the PDF

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Milford electric rates to rise 2.4% in June

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

Starting in June, electric bills for the average residential and small business accounts in Milford are going up 2.4%, the city has announced. Commercial accounts in Milford can expect an increase ranging from about 2.3 to 3.0%, depending on demand, load factor, seasonality and time of use. “The power cost increase is entirely due to market-driven capacity cost increases that …

City of Milford electric rate increase explained

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Recently, the City of Milford announced that electric rates would be increasing due to an increase passed on to the city by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC). This organization is a not-for-profit entity made up of eight municipalities that offer their own electric service, including Milford. “DEMEC has professional staff that is responsible for purchasing power as well as …

Milford electric rates remain among lowest in state with upcoming 4.8% power cost adjustment

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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 …

Milford electric rates remain third lowest in state with upcoming 1.7% power cost adjustment

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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 …

Understanding the Upcoming City of Milford Power Cost Adjustment

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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 $0.00804 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for a total of $0.012 beginning in October.  Customers will see this increase on their November City of Milford utility bills. This power cost increase is primarily due to regulations …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – June 14, 2022

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines City passes balanced budget with small tax increase Culture WIIN to work with Arnett Muldrow on river plan Business Gilbert’s Tires, Wheels and Auto Accessories under new management Comcast provides broadband, service details to council Government & Politics Light Up Navajo brings electricity to …

A bill headed to the governor would raise the amount of renewable energy sources used by state electric companies.

DEMEC warns of possible electric rate hikes

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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

Terry RogersUncategorized

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 …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – March 22, 2022

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines Lawsuit filed over bridge repairs Culture Second Street Players of Milford is pleased to announce auditions for its summer musical, Oliver Milford Community Clean-Up planned Business Milford Wellness Village to host job fair Kiss My Axe plans early April opening Government & Politics DEMEC provides Milford with Renewable Portfolio Plan Milford may receive up …