Electricity Rates in Delaware

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Population
1,018,396
Total Production
4,620,558 MWh / 4.54 MWh per capita
Total Consumption
11,094,750 MWh / 10.89 MWh per capita
Total Production from Renewable
233,283 MWh / 0.23 MWh per capita
CO₂ Emissions from Consumption
4,166,583,947 kg / 4,091.32 kg per capita
Total Production from Non-Renewable
4,387,274 MWh / 4.31 MWh per capita

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Delaware

Delaware residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

34^th16.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Delaware

38^th$145.37Average residential monthly electricity bill for Delaware Residents

Delaware Electricity Fuel Mix

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Delaware's Electricity Prices and Usage

Customers in Delaware are faced with a higher residential electricity rate than many people in the United States, with an average state electric rate of 16.23 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the United States average price of 16.12 cents. Delaware ranks as the 34th lowest priced state in the US by average electricity rate. The state features a deregulated electricity market, where citizens are able to choose from multiple electricity companies out of the over 10 providers that operate in the state. Consumers in the state experience 0.47 power outages on average, with outages lasting about 52.34 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages and 137.24 minutes. The state emits 4,091.32 kilograms per person of CO2 gases, while the national average is 4,114.63. The state produces roughly 4.54 megawatt hours per capita per year from its electricity generating plants, which ranks them as the 49th highest generator per capita in the country. The state uses 240.12% of the electricity that the state's power facilities generate, meaning they must purchase the additional 140.12%.

All Delaware Plans

Rate 9.02¢ / kWh
Contract Length 12 mo.
Effective Date Aug 2023
Green Energy 5%

Plan seen in Delaware
Terms and Conditions

Rate 9.40¢ / kWh
Contract Length 12 mo.
Effective Date Aug 2023
Green Energy 100%

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Rate 9.69¢ / kWh
Contract Length 12 mo.
Effective Date Aug 2023
Green Energy 0%

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Rate 9.49¢ / kWh
Contract Length 24 mo.
Effective Date Aug 2023
Green Energy 5%

Plan seen in Delaware
Terms and Conditions

Rate 10.00¢ / kWh
Contract Length 24 mo.
Effective Date Aug 2023
Green Energy 100%

Plan seen in Delaware
Terms and Conditions

Residential Electricity Providers in Delaware

Provider	Service Type	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Average Bill ($)	Residential Sales (MWh)	Residential Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)
Delmarva Power	BUNDLED	16.55	142.24	2,817,364.62	466,295,877
Delaware Electric Coop	BUNDLED	14.94	151.94	1,256,403	187,652,000	6,753
City of Dover Electric Utilities	BUNDLED	14.87	118.86	205,742.78	30,590,418	1,504
City of Newark Electric	BUNDLED	18.84	129.43	95,643.68	18,016,850
Middletown Utilities	BUNDLED	16.40	143.58	90,663.59	14,865,440.36
City of Milford Public Works	BUNDLED	15.49	140.52	72,855.98	11,286,631.55
Town of Smyrna Electric	BUNDLED	19.46	141.33	47,829.93	9,308,604.55
City of Seaford Electric	BUNDLED	16.12	135.94	33,408.8	5,384,284.32
Lewes Board of Public Works	BUNDLED	14.82	121.17	32,646	4,838,555.95
WGL Energy	ENERGY	11.02	84.57	21,248.65	2,341,204.81

Commercial Electricity Providers in Delaware

Provider	Service Type	Commercial Rate (¢)	Commercial Average Bill ($)	Commercial Sales (MWh)	Commercial Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)
Delmarva Power	BUNDLED	15.99	452.85	887,730.13	141,961,220
Delaware Electric Coop	BUNDLED	14.40	264	292,935	42,179,000	6,753
City of Dover Electric Utilities	BUNDLED	12.72	675	219,737.94	27,952,924	1,504
WGL Energy	ENERGY	6.69	806.61	168,833.35	11,295,734.61
City of Newark Electric	BUNDLED	17.04	698.06	72,830.42	12,411,430
City of Milford Public Works	BUNDLED	13.03	502.77	64,558.14	8,409,859.93
New Castle Municipal Services Commission	BUNDLED	12.10	1,552.28	51,777.44	6,265,008.95
City of Seaford Electric	BUNDLED	15.76	312.17	17,564.75	2,767,985.92
Lewes Board of Public Works	BUNDLED	15.53	298.74	9,539.72	1,481,438.08
Town of Smyrna Electric	BUNDLED	17.23	216.06	8,300.23	1,430,514.46

Power Plants in Delaware

Plant	City/County	Primary Fuel Type	Production (MWh)	Emission (KG)	Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)
Hay RoadCalpine (100.00%)	Wilmington	Natural Gas	1,848,525	843,329,011.97	456.22
Delaware City PlantDelaware City Refining Company LLC (100.00%)	New Castle County	Natural Gas	1,180,584	279,593,833.4	236.83
Garrison Energy Center LLCCobalt Power, L.L.C. (100.00%)	Dover	Natural Gas	795,467	308,362,122.72	387.65
Energy Center DoverCartier Energy, LLC (100.00%)	Dover	Natural Gas	97,936	38,723,748.92	395.4
ENGIE Solidago Solar Project - HybridENGIE Solidago Solar LLC (100.00%)	Townsend	Solar	92,706
Indian River Generating StationNRG Energy (100.00%)	Sussex County	Coal	22,917	75,864,716.2	3,310.41
Milford Solar FarmPSEG (100.00%)	Milford	Solar	17,882
Warren F Sam Beasley Generation StationDelaware Municipal Electric Corp (100.00%)	Smyrna	Natural Gas	15,521	9,985,154.58	643.33
Dover Sun ParkLS Power (100.00%)	Dover	Solar	15,299
University of Delaware Wind TurbineGamesa Wind US (31.12%)Blue Hen Wind (68.88%)	Lewes	Wind	3,139

Quick Facts

Delaware averages 0.23 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 50th highest in the country.

The state of Delaware is the 50th largest generator of electricity in the United States, producing 4,620,557.53 megawatt hours.

Wind turbines in Delaware produce 3,139 megawatt hours of electricity, the 43rd highest in the nation.

Delaware has seen an increase in electricity production from solar power of 71.80% year over year.

With 24,604 megawatt hours generated from coal, Delaware ranks 42nd in electricity generation using coal as the fuel type.

Delaware has reduced CO2 emissions due to electricity consumption by 17.52% over the most recent 12 months.

County	Population	Providers	Plants	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Kent County	186,946	33	5	20.09	$159.16/mo
New Castle County	575,494	32	3	21.97	$172.47/mo
Sussex County	255,956	33	2	20.07	$159.03/mo

In Delaware, Natural Gas makes up 89.93% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Other Gas and Solar are also important fuel sources in the state, with 4.17% and 3.34% of total electricity generation being generated from each, respectively. The state is the 45th worst ranked state when it comes to total CO2 pollution, with the state consuming enough electricity to account for 4,166,583,946.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions. More telling of the state's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 totals. Currently that amount stands at 4,091.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, which results in the state ranking as the 27th highest state in the US for CO2 pollution released per capita. Delaware has the 49th highest amount of electricity generation plants of any state in the United States, with 10 plants. This translates to the 24th most plants per person in the United States.

NATURAL GAS

89.93%

OTHER GAS

4.17%

SOLAR

3.34%

LANDFILL GAS

1.64%

COAL

0.53%

OTHER

0.39%

Delaware has 11 out of 14 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, Delaware has favorable regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar.

There are 6 electricity providers in Delaware that reported energy loss. Together, these 6 providers average a yearly energy loss of 6.06% of electricity generated. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Delaware receiving a rank of 46th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

State governments can help encourage private citizens to consider installing solar panels by promoting tax incentives and rebates to their populace. Delaware currently does not offer a state tax credit for solar panel installation at a private residence. Customers are able to apply for rebates of $500 or less for private solar purchases. Delaware offers no property tax exemptions to homeowners who purchase solar panels. There is currently a 100% sales tax exemption in place for the purchase of private solar panels at a place of residence.

Consumers who are shopping for electricity plans that use renewable sources will have much better luck if there are state level initiatives that encourage green energy usage. Many states require renewable fuels to make up a percentage of the fuel used for electricity generation by electricity companies in the state. These requirements are referred to as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). While further improvements could be made, Delaware makes it necessary for 1-15% of electricity generation to come from renewable fuel sources. In addition, the state does not have any sort of low income solar programs that assist with the installation of solar panels at low income households.

Learn about going solar in Delaware, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

Deregulated Cities in Delaware

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Delaware

How many power plants are in Delaware?

Delaware is home to 10 electricity plants producing electricity for the state.

Where does Delaware get its electricity?

Delaware's electricity is generated using primarily Natural Gas, which makes up 89.93% of the fuel used in the state. In addition, Other Gas makes up 4.17% and Solar makes up 3.34%.

What is a good electricity rate in Delaware?

The average rate of electricity in Delaware in 2024 is 16.23 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What electricity company is the largest provider in Delaware?

By total megawatt hours sold, Delmarva Power is the largest electricity provider in Delaware.

Does Delaware have a deregulated electricity market?

Yes, the state has a deregulated electricity market. This means that consumers in the state can choose from multiple electricity companies to supply their electricity.

What is the average electric bill in Delaware?

The average electricity bill in Delaware in 2024 is $145 while the national average is $138.

How many electric companies offer service in Delaware?

There are 14 electricity companies offering service in Delaware.

What electricity companies offer service in Delaware?

State Customers Rank	Provider	State Customers
1	Delmarva Power	299,348
2	Delaware Electric Coop	116,231
3	City of Dover Electric Utilities	24,939
4	City of Newark Electric	13,139
5	Middletown Utilities	9,542
6	City of Milford Public Works	8,095
7	Town of Smyrna Electric	6,134
8	City of Seaford Electric	4,101
9	Lewes Board of Public Works	3,767
10	New Castle Municipal Services Commission	2,803

What is the cheapest electricity company in Delaware?

Residential Rate Rank	Provider	Residential Rate (¢)	State Customers
1	Lewes Board of Public Works	14.82	3,767
2	City of Dover Electric Utilities	14.87	24,939
3	Delaware Electric Coop	14.94	116,231
4	City of Milford Public Works	15.49	8,095
5	New Castle Municipal Services Commission	15.50	2,803
6	City of Seaford Electric	16.12	4,101
7	Middletown Utilities	16.40	9,542
8	Delmarva Power	16.55	299,348
9	City of Clayton Public Works	17.93	1,633
10	City of Newark Electric	18.84	13,139

Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov

Published: 2024-06-20

Electricity Rates in Delaware

Electricity Companies & Statistics in Delaware