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To: The Maryland and Delaware State House, State Senate, Honorable Governors, Public Service Commission,
Stop Delmarva Power from ripping off taxpayers in Eastern Shore!
We, the undersigned residents and energy consumers, demand immediate action to address the excessively high charges, unfair practices, and lack of accountability demonstrated by Delmarva Power. As a monopoly operating in our area, Delmarva Power has imposed unreasonable costs and failed to provide equitable and transparent services to its customers.
Key Issues:
- Excessive Electric Bills: Delmarva Power’s electric bills have doubled for many customers in recent years despite their energy usage remaining the same. This is an unsustainable burden for households already grappling with rising costs of living.
- Ridiculous Delivery Charges: Delivery charges on electric bills range from $50 to $150 per billing cycle, disproportionately affecting customers regardless of their energy consumption. These charges are exorbitant and lack justification.
- Unfair Solar Metering Practices: Customers with solar systems report that the excess energy generated by their systems “disappears,” with no credit issued for the surplus energy fed back to the grid. Instead, Delmarva Power continues to charge these customers for electricity usage. This practice undermines investments in renewable energy and discourages environmental sustainability.
- Monopoly and Lack of Alternatives: Delmarva Power’s position as the primary energy provider denies residents the ability to choose cheaper and more competitive options. This lack of competition leads to unchecked price hikes and poor service quality.
- Unresponsive Leadership and Customer Support: Complaints to Delmarva Power’s leadership and customer support have been met with indifference, leaving customers without solutions to their grievances.
Call to Action:
We call upon the Governor Wes Moore and Governor Matt Meyer and the PSC to:
- Investigate Delmarva Power’s billing practices and delivery charge structures.
- Audit the operations of Delmarva Power to ensure transparency in solar metering and energy crediting.
- Break Delmarva Power’s monopoly by introducing policies that allow for competition and provide residents with alternative energy options.
- Ensure accountability by mandating responsive and effective customer support from Delmarva Power leadership.
Why is this important?
Share Your Experience:
We urge all affected customers to document their experiences with Delmarva Power. Please use the comments section to share details of:
- Billing inconsistencies or excessive charges.
- Issues with solar energy crediting.
- Experiences with customer support and unresolved complaints.
Your stories are vital in holding Delmarva Power accountable and driving change.
Together, we can demand a fair, transparent, and affordable energy system for all. Let’s stand united in calling for state and federal intervention to protect consumers from Delmarva Power’s exploitative practices.
Sign and Support:
Sign this petition to add your voice to the demand for justice and reform. Let’s ensure our energy system works for the people, not just the corporations.