WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Elsmere
Delaware
Delaware
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Elsmere
January
$401highestFebruary
$323March
$193April
$162May
$157lowestJune
$167July
$197August
$171September
$170October
$169November
$199December
$326Carbon Emissions
794 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,166 kWh
Elsmere's energy comes from Natural Gas and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 89% of Elsmere's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 11%.
89%
Natural Gas
11%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
579 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,763
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Elsmere 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 Elsmere. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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 | 2¢ to 10¢ |
| Plug-In Vehicle Charging | TOU | 6¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Space Heating Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
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