Delmarva Power and Light is an electric utility company that provides electricity services to several regions in Delaware. The company operates three power plants in Delaware, including the Indian River Power Station, the Edge Moor Power Station, and the Hay Road Power Station, which have a combined capacity of over 3,500 megawatts. Delmarva Power and Light also operates over 5,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines that deliver electricity to over 500,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Delaware. The company is committed to providing reliable and affordable electricity services to its customers while also implementing sustainable practices to reduce its environmental impact. Delmarva Power and Light is also actively involved in the communities it serves, supporting local organizations and initiatives that promote economic development, education, and environmental stewardship.
See electricity plans for Delmarva Power and LightElectricity Providers in Delaware
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Delaware. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
Delaware Electricity
In 1999, Electric choice was established in Delaware with the restructure of the electric service industry with House Bill 10. Under the deregulation, the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) was responsible only for distribution services.
Supply charges make up approximately 65% of a total electric bill for Delmarva Power (one of the main utility providers in Delaware) customers. Electric suppliers offer a variety of incentives and pricing models to customers to suit the needs and desires of a variety of customers. This option is currently available to Delaware Electric Cooperative and Delmarva Power customers for electric only.
If customers do not wish to contract with a third party for their electric energy supply, their supply will be automatically procured by their respective utility provider. Customers that choose to contract with a third party electric supplier will still receive a bill from their utility provider (Delaware Electric Cooperative or Delmarva Power).
Renewable Power in Delaware
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Delaware has required retail electricity suppliers to generate 25% of the electricity sold in the state from renewable energy resources, with at least 3.5% from solar photovoltaics, by mid-2026. Wind energy is a large part of the state’s renewable energy portfolio with the Atlantic Ocean nearby.
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control established the Green Energy Program in 1999 to provide funds and incentives to electricity suppliers to promote the use of renewable energy in Delaware. The program has provided grant funding to more than 4,300 Delaware renewable energy projects ever since.
A lot of WattBuy’s suppliers use renewable energy sources to generate their energy. You can check if any renewable energy sources are available in your area by inputting your zip code on the top of this page!
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