WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Delaware

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The State of Electricity in Delaware

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

Average monthly bill

January

$120

February

$131

March

$121

April

$102lowest

May

$102lowest

June

$143

July

$247highest

August

$215

September

$147

October

$105

November

$105

December

$140

Carbon Emissions

1,032 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

954 kWh

Where does Delaware’s electricity come from?

Delaware's energy comes from Natural Gas, Petroleum, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 77% of Delaware's energy. Petroleum is the second largest source, making up 20%. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Delaware.

77%

Natural Gas

20%

Petroleum

3%

Solar

Solar energy in Delaware

The state of solar in Delaware

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

$15,359

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 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Delaware

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Clothes Dryers$75Washington GasSee Details

Electricity Providers in Delaware

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

Utilities in Delaware

City of Dover
City of Lewes
City of Milford
City of Newark
City of Seaford
Conectiv Energy Supply Inc.
Consolidated Edison Sol Inc
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc
Delaware Electric Cooperative
Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware
Direct Energy Services
GEXA Corp.
Glacial Energy Holdings
Hess Retail Natural Gas and Elec. Acctg.
Integrys Energy Services, Inc.
Liberty Power Corp.
Linde Energy Services, Inc.
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm
Noble Americas Energy Solutions LLC
PEPCO Energy Services
Suez Energy Resources North America
Tenaska Power Services Co
Town of Clayton
Town of Middletown
Town of Smyrna
UGI Energy Services, Inc.
Washington Gas Energy Services

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 Space Heating ServiceFixed10¢ to 10¢
Residential ServiceFixed
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 11¢
Residential TOU Non-Demand ServiceTOU1¢ to 7¢
Residential Space Heating ServiceFixed
Residential TOU Non-Demand ServiceTOU5¢ to 17¢

City of Dover Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Rate R: ResidentialFixed15¢

Delaware Electric Cooperative Rates

Delaware Electric Cooperative has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Space HeatingFixed9¢ to 12¢
Residential ServiceFixed10¢ to 12¢
Residential Space Heating Time-of-UseTOU8¢ to 50¢
Residential Time-of-UseTOU8¢ to 47¢

City of Lewes Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed12¢

City of Seaford Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIALFixed13¢ to 16¢

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¢

Town of Clayton Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential RateFixed14¢ to 27¢

City of Milford Rates

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

Rate NameRate Type
ResidentialFixed

New Castle Municipal Serv Comm Rates

New Castle Municipal Serv Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Space HeatingFixed10¢ to 18¢
Residential ServiceFixed12¢ to 18¢

Town of Middletown Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Class 2Fixed13¢ to 15¢
ResidentialFixed13¢ to 15¢

Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware Electricity Plans in Delaware

The price to compare for Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware is 10.32¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 954 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
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9.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 18

cheapest 13+ months
9.89¢18 monthsChoose Plan
SmartEnergy

Green 6 Month Fixed Rate

cheapest renewablecheapest <12 months
9.9¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Spark Energy

Secure 12

9.99¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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