WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Lewes

Delaware

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The State of Electricity in Lewes

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

Average monthly bill

January

$464highest

February

$278

March

$211

April

$194

May

$162lowest

June

$174

July

$187

August

$179

September

$173

October

$173

November

$187

December

$257

Carbon Emissions

2,001 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,414 kWh

Where does Lewes’s electricity come from?

Lewes's energy comes from Natural Gas, Coal, Petroleum, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Lewes's energy. Coal is the second largest source, making up 32%. Petroleum provides 10% of the energy in Lewes. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Lewes.

54%

Natural Gas

32%

Coal

10%

Petroleum

4%

Solar

Solar energy in Lewes

The state of solar in Lewes

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

$12,081

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Lewes 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 Lewes

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

Utilities in Lewes

Delaware Electric Cooperative

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 ServiceFixed10¢ to 12¢
Residential Beat the Peak Time-of-UseTOU9¢ to 27¢

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