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Electricity in
Newark

Delaware

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The State of Electricity in Newark

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

Average monthly bill

January

$207highest

February

$107lowest

March

$115

April

$135

May

$132

June

$149

July

$162

August

$154

September

$128

October

$135

November

$120

December

$127

Carbon Emissions

696 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

831 kWh

Where does Newark’s electricity come from?

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

91%

Natural Gas

9%

Solar

Solar energy in Newark

The state of solar in Newark

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

861 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$16,655

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 Newark 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 Newark

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

Utilities in Newark

City of NewarkDelmarva 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 ServiceFixed11¢ to 11¢
Residential ServiceFixed
Residential TOU Non-Demand ServiceTOU1¢ to 7¢
Residential TOU Non-Demand ServiceTOU5¢ to 17¢

City of Newark Rates

City of Newark has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed15¢ to 17¢

Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware Electricity Plans in Newark

The price to compare for Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware is 10.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 831 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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