WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Delaware
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Delaware
January
$398highestFebruary
$276March
$179April
$149May
$146lowestJune
$163July
$183August
$163September
$154October
$158November
$159December
$229Carbon Emissions
1,786 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,262 kWh
Delaware's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Delaware's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 32%. Petroleum provides 10% of the energy in Delaware. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Delaware.
54%
Natural Gas
32%
Coal
10%
Petroleum
4%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
836 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,359
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Delaware can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Delaware. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 18¢ |
Delaware Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Beat the Peak Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential TOU Non-Demand Service | TOU | 5¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential TOU Non-Demand Service | TOU | 1¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
City of Seaford has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
Town of Clayton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 14¢ to 27¢ |
City of Lewes has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
City of Newark has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 15¢ to 17¢ |
Town of Smyrna has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Heat Only | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
City of Dover has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate R: Residential | Fixed | 15¢ |
Town of Middletown has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential-Electric Water Heater | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
City of Milford has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Schedule | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
The price to compare for Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware is 10.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,262 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 13.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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