Delmarva Power has requested Delaware Public Service Commission approval to implement an electric vehicle program focused on providing customers with reduced electric rates, credits, rebates and other incentives toward purchasing and operating electric vehicles. The program is the latest in a series of efforts by Delmarva Power to advance the future of energy service for customers across Delaware.

"Our customers are demonstrating their interest in electric vehicle technology," said Gary Stockbridge, Delmarva Power region president. "This program both incentivizes customers to pursue an EV option for their next vehicle purchase, and it allows us to analyze our system and how it responds to electric vehicle charging demands."

Delmarva Power's proposal outlines a voluntary program consisting of several key offerings for Delaware customers:

• Residential customers with electric vehicles can save money by charging their vehicles during off-peak hours.

• Customers can receive a $50 installation credit and a $5 monthly credit by installing a device that, when plugged into the customer's electric vehicle charger, can provide important usage information that can help customers make more informed decisions about vehicle charging.

• Residential customers can receive 50 percent off the equipment and installation costs for a Level II smart charging station at their home, and commercial customers who own or operate condominium/apartment complexes with garage parking can receive Level II smart charging stations at 50 percent off the equipment costs.

• Delmarva Power will install and manage two Direct Current Fast Chargers in main transportation corridor sites, and two Level II chargers in selected neighborhoods within the company's Delaware service territory.

Delmarva Power recently hosted more than 85 Delaware officials, advocates, and others at the company's New Technology Symposium, Energizing Our Future, an event that displayed some of the company's most innovative projects, programs, and initiatives, including efforts to advance electric vehicle technology in Delaware. The event provided Delmarva Power an opportunity to showcase the company's ongoing efforts to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy service and new energy options for Delaware customers.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the carbon profile of Delaware's electric energy mix shows that an electric vehicle in the state is responsible for about half the emissions of a gasoline vehicle. Currently, there are about 1,000 electric vehicles registered in Delaware. That number is expected to rise dramatically. According to InsideEvs.com, 2017 is on pace to mark a 62 percent year-over-year sales growth of electric vehicles.

Delmarva Power will begin offering the programs within two months after PSC approval.

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