WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Dover
Delaware
Delaware
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Dover
January
$209highestFebruary
$112lowestMarch
$116April
$135May
$131June
$148July
$162August
$154September
$128October
$135November
$118December
$126Carbon Emissions
699 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
834 kWh
Dover's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 77% of Dover's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 17%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Dover.
77%
Natural Gas
17%
Coal
6%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
765 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,359
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Dover 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 Dover. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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¢ |
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 Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Beat the Peak Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 27¢ |
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