WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Historic New Castle

Delaware

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The State of Electricity in Historic New Castle

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Historic New Castle

Average monthly bill

January

$229highest

February

$120lowest

March

$126

April

$147

May

$145

June

$164

July

$177

August

$169

September

$140

October

$148

November

$132

December

$140

Carbon Emissions

706 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

844 kWh

Where does Historic New Castle’s electricity come from?

Historic New Castle's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 89% of Historic New Castle's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 8%. Coal provides 2% of the energy in Historic New Castle. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Historic New Castle.

89%

Natural Gas

8%

Solar

2%

Coal

1%

Petroleum

Solar energy in Historic New Castle

The state of solar in Historic New Castle

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

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,221

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 Historic New Castle 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 Historic New Castle

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Historic New Castle. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Historic New Castle

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

Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware Electricity Plans in Historic New Castle

The price to compare for Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware is 10.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 844 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 6

cheapestcheapest <12 months
11.39¢6 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 12

cheapest 12 months
12.19¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Spark Energy

Secure 12

12.59¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 18

cheapest 13+ months
12.79¢18 monthsChoose Plan

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