Posts Tagged ‘Choptank Electric Cooperative’
Choptank Electric Cooperative Issues a Beat the Peak Alert for this Afternoon
Due to the high temperatures, a Beat the Peak Alert has been issued for 3 to 6pm today for Choptank Electric Cooperative customers. Choptank asks members to conserve energy. Collectively, this program has saved our members millions over the years. Saving Energy Tips:
Read MoreNew Choptank Rates Take Effect December 1st
On Wednesday, Choptank Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors voted to approved the proposed rate changes – which will go into effect on December 1st. Officials say that distribution rates are increasing – the cost of purchasing electricity from their generation supplier, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, is decreasing. And Choptank is passing that full reduction on…
Read MoreChoptank Board to Vote on Rate Changes in November
Choptank Electric Cooperative Board of Directors will vote on proposed rate charges that will affect all rate classes at their next meeting on November 15th. Choptank has worked to control expenses associated with the distribution of electricity to members of the past five years but now distribution rates must be adjusted. However the increase in…
Read MoreUpdate: Choptank and Delaware Electric Cooperative Issue a Beat the Peak Alert for This Afternoon
Delaware & Choptank Electric Cooperatives Issue Beat-the-Peak Alert
Delaware and Choptank Electric Cooperatives have issued a Beat the Peak Alert for 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today – Monday. Members are asked to postpone the use of large appliances – dish washer, washing machine, dryer and hot waste, to raise the thermostat by a few degrees, and to close the shades and curtains…
Read MoreDel. Electric Co-op, Choptank Issue Beat the Peak Alert for Today (Wed.), 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Soaring temperatures and humidity levels have led Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative to issue a Beat the Peak Alert for today (Wednesday). According to DEC, members are asked to conserve electricity during times when the cost to purchase and produce power is high. Members are asked to postpone use of washers, dryers and…
Read MoreChoptank Electric Cooperative Advises Members Of Rate Increase
Choptank Electric cooperative is planning to pass along a rate increase to its members, reflecting the pass-through of its costs for purchasing electricity. Starting in May, the average electric bill will increase by about $15.00.The not-for-profit co-op said it has been affected by increased prices for crude oil, natural gas, gasoline and diesel fuel. In…
Read MoreDEC, Choptank Issue Beat The Peak Alert
Due to forecast heat and humidity, Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative have issued a Beat The Peak Alert for this afternoon between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Members of the co-ops are asked to turn the thermostat up a few degrees and to refrain from using large appliances during this time. Also, unnecessary…
Read MoreUpdate: DEC, Choptank Co-ops Complete Restorations, Delmarva Work Continues
Power Restoration Efforts Continue Following Isaias
Power restoration following Isaias is a major challenge for utilities. The storm impacted more than 118,000 customers of Delmarva Power. As of early Wednesday morning, more than 17,000 customers were still without service. Hardest hit were Sussex County, New Castle County and Wicomico County. Crews are continuing to work around the clock to assess outages…
Read MoreDEC, Choptank Issue Beat The Peak Alert
Soaring temperatures and oppressive humidity have led Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative to declare a Beat The Peak Alert. According to Choptank, ticking thermostat up just three degrees can make a significant difference in the electric bill. Member are also advised to put off use of large appliances such as washers, dryers and…
Read MoreTransformer Problem the Cause of Power Outage Saturday Morning
Nearly 6000 residents from West Ocean City to Newark to just west of Berlin lost power Saturday just after 11am. Over 5500 were customers of Delmarva Power – and about 470 members of Choptank Electric Cooperative. According to Choptank’s Facebook page, Delmarva Power was having problems with a transformer that feeds the Ironshire Substation. Delmarva…
Read More