WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Delaware
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Delaware
January
$474highestFebruary
$377March
$196April
$184May
$183lowestJune
$192July
$219August
$213September
$193October
$194November
$219December
$359Carbon Emissions
971 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,288 kWh
Delaware's energy comes from Natural Gas and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 80% of Delaware's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 20%.
80%
Natural Gas
20%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
836 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$21,942
Average system cost
15 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Delaware 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 Delaware. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
City of Lewes has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 12¢ |
Town of Middletown has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential-Electric Water Heater | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 18¢ |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 18¢ |
Town of Smyrna has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Heat Only | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
Town of Clayton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 14¢ to 27¢ |
City of Newark has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ to 150¢ |
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 |
| Plug-In Vehicle Charging | TOU | 5¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential Space Heating Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
| Residential TOU Non-Demand Service | TOU | 1¢ to 9¢ |
City of Dover has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 17¢ |
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 Beat the Peak Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
City of Milford has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
City of Seaford has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL | Fixed | 13¢ to 16¢ |
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