WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Bear

Delaware

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The State of Electricity in Bear

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bear

Average monthly bill

January

$210highest

February

$102lowest

March

$104

April

$142

May

$138

June

$159

July

$176

August

$159

September

$135

October

$143

November

$109

December

$115

Carbon Emissions

706 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

843 kWh

Where does Bear’s electricity come from?

Bear's energy comes from Natural Gas and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 91% of Bear's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 9%.

91%

Natural Gas

9%

Solar

Solar energy in Bear

The state of solar in Bear

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

793 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$16,837

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Bear 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.

Electricity Providers in Bear

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Bear. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Bear

Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware

Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware Rates

Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential TOU Non-Demand ServiceTOU5¢ to 17¢
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 11¢
Residential TOU Non-Demand ServiceTOU1¢ to 7¢
Residential ServiceFixed

Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware Electricity Plans in Bear

The price to compare for Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware is 10.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 843 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 6

cheapestcheapest <12 months
11.09¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Spark Energy

Secure 12

cheapest 12 months
11.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

11.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
12.59¢18 monthsChoose Plan

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