Press Releases
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Gov. Meyer Calls Upon Delaware Public Service Commission to Suspend Delmarva Rate Hike
Governor Matt Meyer today urged the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) to keep Delmarva Power’s distribution rates at their current level while the Commission reviews the utility’s latest request for a rate increase. In a letter sent to the Commission, Meyer asked regulators to use their authority under 26 Del. C. § 310 to prevent […]Delaware and Wilmington Named Among Nation’s Most Arts-Vibrant by SMU DataArts
Delaware Ranks 11th of 50 States and Wilmington 57th of 100 Communities in 10th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index STATEWIDE, Del., [June 25, 2026] – SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its 10th annual Arts Vibrancy Index, which ranks Delaware 11th in the nation for arts vibrancy among the 50 states and recognizes […]Governor Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects
Governor Matt Meyer today announced a major milestone in the fight to expand affordable energy access, lower electricity costs, and strengthen Delaware’s long-term energy independence: the acceptance of four community solar projects into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator. The four community solar projects, developed by ECA Power and located in Sussex and New Castle Counties, have […]Governor Meyer Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers and Hold Utilities Accountable
Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and protect Delaware ratepayers, urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers, and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the final weeks of the legislative session. Joined by Senator Stephanie Hansen, Representative Frank Burns, Delaware Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie, Public Service Commission (PSC) Director Matt Hartigan, […]TEDI Surpasses 500,000 Trees Planted
The state’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) has surpassed 500,000 plantings toward a goal of reaching 1 million by 2030 and has opened the application period for groups and organizations seeking funding for spring 2027 projects.
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