Tax Hikes and Energy Costs Hit Residents

New Castle County just approved a 17% property tax hike—roughly $10 more a month for most residents—just as energy bills keep climbing. Governor Matt Meyer is demanding immediate action: freeze utility rates, penalize solar delays, and fight what he calls “gouging” by Delmarva Power, whose 10.5% return on equity he targets. Delmarva counters that rising supply costs—not profit—are driving bills up, while they invest in reliability. Amid 14 new energy bills this year, some laws already passed aim to boost community solar and clarify interconnection rules, while others tackling data centers and new power sources like nuclear and offshore wind are still in progress. Residents wait for relief, as lawmakers scramble to balance affordability with grid modernization. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee5c752f325d1139