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Electricity in
Delaware City

Delaware

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The State of Electricity in Delaware City

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

Average monthly bill

January

$179

February

$162

March

$145

April

$127

May

$116lowest

June

$163

July

$275highest

August

$213

September

$153

October

$121

November

$139

December

$168

Carbon Emissions

1,082 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,000 kWh

Where does Delaware City’s electricity come from?

Delaware City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, and Coal. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 91% of Delaware City's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 7%. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Delaware City.

91%

Natural Gas

7%

Solar

2%

Coal

Solar energy in Delaware City

The state of solar in Delaware City

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

787 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,120

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 City 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 Delaware City

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

Utilities in Delaware City

Delmarva 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 ServiceFixed
Residential TOU Non-Demand ServiceTOU1¢ to 7¢
Residential ServiceFixed11¢ to 11¢
Residential TOU Non-Demand ServiceTOU5¢ to 17¢

Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware Electricity Plans in Delaware City

The price to compare for Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware is 10.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,000 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 10

cheapestcheapest <12 months
11.49¢10 monthsChoose Plan
Spark Energy

Secure 12

cheapest 12 months
11.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

11.89¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
12.49¢18 monthsChoose Plan

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