WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New Castle
Delaware
Delaware
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New Castle
January
$460highestFebruary
$319March
$207April
$169lowestMay
$169lowestJune
$187July
$211August
$192September
$172October
$182November
$184December
$299Carbon Emissions
1,803 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,274 kWh
New Castle's energy comes from Natural Gas and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 92% of New Castle's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 8%.
92%
Natural Gas
8%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
662 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,100
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of New Castle. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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 |
| Residential Space Heating Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential TOU Non-Demand Service | TOU | 2¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Plug-In Vehicle Charging | Fixed | 6¢ |
The price to compare for Delmarva Power and Light - Delaware is 10.65¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,274 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Energy | Secure 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 13.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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