WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Wilmington
Delaware
Delaware
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Wilmington
January
$165February
$142March
$133April
$123May
$110lowestJune
$160July
$262highestAugust
$229September
$155October
$115November
$131December
$156Carbon Emissions
1,088 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,006 kWh
Wilmington's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Solar, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 88% of Wilmington's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 5%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Wilmington. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Wilmington.
88%
Natural Gas
5%
Coal
5%
Solar
2%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
436 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,494
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Wilmington 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 Wilmington. 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 | 1¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential TOU Non-Demand Service | TOU | 5¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
The price to compare for Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware is 10.33¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,006 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Term Optimized Live Brighter 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 9.19¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 cheapest 12 months | 9.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapest 13+ months | 9.99¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 | 10.29¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Go Green Lights 24 cheapest renewable | 11.99¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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