Delmarva Power, an Exelon subsidiary serving Delaware and Maryland, is conducting proactive infrastructure upgrades and maintenance ahead of the winter, including fortifying the local energy grid and integrating smart technology to help meet rising customer demand and keep the power on.
Over the next five years, Delmarva Power is investing more than $2.7 billion in infrastructure improvements, grid expansion, equipment inspections, and maintenance. These efforts are intended to improve grid reliability and prepare the grid for more severe weather and higher customer demand.
Work includes upgrading equipment, trimming trees, and installing smart technologies that can automatically isolate damage and restore power as well as expand capacity to support cleaner energy options, Delmarva Power said.
“Our priority is helping ensure our customers have access to reliable energy to keep their homes and businesses safe and comfortable this winter season and the tools they need to save energy and money,” said Tamla Olivier, chief operating officer for Pepco Holdings, which includes Delmarva Power. “We’re not only enhancing our grid but also offering bill support and energy savings options to help customers manage costs and keep the lights on. Their experience and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.”
Additionally, Delmarva Power’s new Assistance Finder tool is meant to help customers discover programs that fit their needs, including financial assistance, bill management, and energy efficiency and savings information. The utility said the new tool is meant to help customers who need support find the information they need or to help customers who want to get ahead of cold winter temperatures connect to a range of assistance programs.
Delmarva Power provides energy services to approximately 561,500 electric customers in Delaware and Maryland and approximately 140,000 natural gas customers in northern Delaware.
