Delaware-PA Energy Watch

Delmarva Power is urging Delaware residential customers to take steps now to reduce energy use and lower utility bills ahead of summer peak season.

• TECFusions data center eyes up to 3 gigawatts of power—exceeding Pittsburgh's 2.7 GW peak—straining the PJM grid in Duquesne Light territory.
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• Residential solar faces immediate pressure and 33% volume decline in 2026.
• 30% Investment Tax Credit expired in 2025, extending payback periods.
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• Energize Delaware financed $219,300 solar project for 84 kW system
• Nears completion, generating 50-60% of library electricity for free
• 174 panels used onsite only (non-export area), targeting net zero

Duquesne Light Watt Choices Rebates

• 🔥 Home Energy Efficiency Rebates: Duquesne Light's Watt Choices program provides rebates on energy-saving...

• Consumer furnaces: Compliance deadline may shift from Dec. 18, 2028 to Jan. 1, 2030
• Commercial water heaters: From Oct. 6, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2030
• Requested by gas associations (AGA, APGA, NPGA) on Feb. 19
• Federal Register notice set for April 27

Organic farmers near Pittsburgh beat rising electricity costs with rooftop solar on their high-energy warehouse.

• Federal REAP grant ($20K) enabled...

• Winter spikes explained: Cold weather boosted usage; distribution charges now 80% of bills cover pipeline delivery and upgrades.
• Real impacts:...

• Rebates for energy savers: Air conditioners, occupancy sensors, dehumidifiers, insulation
• Program benefits: Conserves energy, reduces demand,...

Energize Delaware drives clean energy with key support for Delaware's largest net-metered rooftop solar array:

• 2.2 MW system at Delmarva Corrugated...

Alert for Delaware homeowners: New data centers risk doubling winter peak demand and driving wholesale prices up over 80% by 2029.

• Spikes hit all...

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