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Sussex County, Delaware Electricity Overview

0.06 megawatt hours of electricity per person are generated using coal in Sussex County. This is most out of 3 counties in the state.

Throughout the past year, Sussex County saw a 4.83% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.

With total production of 59,890 megawatt hours, Sussex County is ranked 3rd highest generator of electricity in Delaware out of 3 counties for total generation.

Sussex County ranks highest county out of 3 counties in Delaware for electricity per person produced from wind power. Producing 3,582 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 255,956, this averages out to 0.01 megawatt hours per person each year from wind turbines.

Sussex County generates 20.06% of their electricity from non-renewable fuels. This equates to 0.05 megawatt hours per resident and ranks Sussex County as the 987th highest county out of 3230 counties in the United States for non-renewable production per capita per year.

Sussex County is the 1488th worst polluting county in the country when considering pollution per person.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,783,769 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.88 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    59,890 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    47,877 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    12,013 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.23 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,179,191,687 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,607.01 kg

Recent Energy News in Milford

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Milford Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

14.42¢ per kWh

  • 0.34% lower than last month
  • 1.19% higher than February last year
  • 8.73% lower than the Delaware average
  • 11.49% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 12,268th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,957 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 717 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

15.29¢ per kWh

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 10.94% higher than February last year
  • 3.87% lower than the Delaware average
  • 9.75% lower than the US average
  • 11th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since February last year
  • 13,748th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 231 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,178 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$174.79 per month

  • 7.13% higher than last month
  • 10.47% higher than February last year
  • 13.93% higher than the Delaware average
  • 39.42% higher than the US average
  • 72nd in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 24,109th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,133 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 920 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$148.31 per month

  • 0.94% higher than last month
  • 5.47% higher than February last year
  • 6.51% higher than the Delaware average
  • 11.9% higher than the US average
  • 72nd in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 19,880th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 107 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,102 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

10.7¢ per kWh

  • 0.16% lower than last month
  • 2.12% higher than February last year
  • 3.46% lower than the Delaware average
  • 21.39% lower than the US average
  • 12th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 45 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 47 since February last year
  • 7,754th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 820 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,124 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.84¢ per kWh

  • 0.17% higher than last month
  • 9.39% higher than February last year
  • 0.81% lower than the Delaware average
  • 23.24% lower than the US average
  • 57th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 7,429th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 186 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,192 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$2,089.49 per month

  • 71.63% higher than last month
  • 6.44% higher than February last year
  • 6.38% lower than the Delaware average
  • 24.9% higher than the US average
  • 19th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 26,035th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 548 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$2,526.17 per month

  • 0.42% higher than last month
  • 0.41% higher than February last year
  • 5.83% lower than the Delaware average
  • 53.8% higher than the US average
  • 20th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 26,040th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 11 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

6.7¢ per kWh

  • 7.04% lower than last month
  • 10.09% lower than February last year
  • 20.9% higher than the Delaware average
  • 32.02% lower than the US average
  • 67th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since February last year
  • 6,909th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,524 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,893 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

7.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.78% lower than last month
  • 3.88% lower than February last year
  • 5.47% lower than the Delaware average
  • 21.77% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 12,193rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 615 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,910 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$4,698.32 per month

  • 86.93% higher than last month
  • 15.52% lower than February last year
  • 14.84% lower than the Delaware average
  • 84.67% lower than the US average
  • 65th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 58 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 58 since February last year
  • 9,185th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,250 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 406 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$6,928.83 per month

  • 1.03% lower than last month
  • 23.52% lower than February last year
  • 27.11% lower than the Delaware average
  • 79.67% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 10,138th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 217 since February last year

Milford Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,430 MWh

  • 87.42% higher than last month
  • 25% higher than February last year
  • 95.45% lower than the Delaware average
  • 93.82% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 7 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 563rd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 64 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

1,514.92 MWh

  • 3.57% higher than last month
  • 6.25% lower than February last year
  • 95.67% lower than the Delaware average
  • 94.11% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 7 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 571st in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 383 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for February, 2024

1,430 MWh

  • 87.42% higher than last month
  • 25% higher than February last year
  • 13.61% lower than the Delaware average
  • 36.72% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 5 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 148th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 66 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar

1,514.92 MWh

  • 3.57% higher than last month
  • 6.25% lower than February last year
  • 27.11% lower than the Delaware average
  • 16.1% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 5 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
  • 134th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 40 since February last year

Milford, DE Electricity Overview

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Milford averages a residential electricity rate of 16.68 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 4.71% above Delaware's average rate of 15.93 cents. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuels, the city ranks 1st in Delaware out of 79 cities for total electricity production from renewable fuel sources. The city has seen a 5.34% decrease in the use of renewable fuels, such as solar and wind energy, compared to fossil fuel types, like coal or oil.

Electricity use in Milford has byproducts of 41,855,581.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 11th largest emissions amount of any city in Delaware. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 3,720.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Milford as the 78th highest polluting city in the state. The city has one electricity generation plant. Milford has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Solar.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Milford

Milford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.106/kWh$191.96/mo.$92.62/mo.
2nd14.28¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Milford
52nd$137.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Milford Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Milford, Delaware

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Milford Public WorksBUNDLED13.11124.2878,25410,258,800
Delaware Electric CoopBUNDLED14.97151.291,242,387185,958,000
Delmarva PowerBUNDLED16.05137.442,805,340.19450,194,174
Park PowerENERGY12.42100.924,240526,800
ResCom EnergyENERGY10.001.671100

Seaford, DE Electricity Overview

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Seaford averages a residential electricity rate of 17.92 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 12.54% above Delaware's average rate of 15.93 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Seaford average is 7.16% higher at $148.2 per month. City of Seaford Electric has an estimated 4,234 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.

Electricity use in Seaford has byproducts of 34,437,398.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 15th largest emissions amount of any city in Delaware. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,385.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Seaford as the 3rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Seaford must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Seaford

Seaford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.178/kWh$0.112/kWh$175.81/mo.$90.30/mo.
6th14.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Seaford
10th$128.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Seaford Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Seaford, Delaware

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
City of Seaford ElectricBUNDLED13.64120.2335,884.114,893,957.57
Delaware Electric CoopBUNDLED14.97151.291,242,387185,958,000
Delmarva PowerBUNDLED16.05137.442,805,340.19450,194,174
Park PowerENERGY12.42100.924,240526,800
ResCom EnergyENERGY10.001.671100

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Georgetown, DE Electricity Overview

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Georgetown averages a residential electricity rate of 18.61 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 16.84% above Delaware's average rate of 15.93 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Georgetown average is 11.12% higher at $153.67 per month. Delmarva Power has an estimated 1,433 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.

Electricity use in Georgetown has byproducts of 31,047,165.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 17th largest emissions amount of any city in Delaware. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,385.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Georgetown as the 3rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Georgetown must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Georgetown

Georgetown residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.113/kWh$180.13/mo.$91.54/mo.
34th15.69¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Georgetown
61st$142.04Average residential monthly electricity bill for Georgetown Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Georgetown, Delaware

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Delaware Electric CoopBUNDLED14.97151.291,242,387185,958,000
Delmarva PowerBUNDLED16.05137.442,805,340.19450,194,174
Park PowerENERGY12.42100.924,240526,800
ResCom EnergyENERGY10.001.671100
WGL EnergyENERGY9.3274.7922,8232,128,000

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Electricity Production in Sussex County, Delaware

Power Plants in Sussex County, Delaware

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ameresco Delaware SouthAMERESCO Delaware South (100.00%)
Sussex County DE Landfill Gas 27,89815,672,288.95561.77
Indian River Generating StationNRG Energy (100.00%)
Sussex County DE Coal 12,01365,095,503.965,418.76
Bruce A Henry Solar FarmDelaware Electric Coop (100.00%)
Sussex County DE Solar 6,753
DEC Phase II at GeorgetownConstellation Solar (100.00%)
Sussex County DE Solar 5,830
University of Delaware Wind TurbineGamesa Wind US (31.12%)Blue Hen Wind (68.88%)
Lewes DE Wind 3,582
Onyx - Allen HarimJanus Solar Fund LP (100.00%)
Sussex County DE Solar 1,982
Perdue Bridgeville PhotovoltaicTerraForm Power (100.00%)
Sussex County DE Solar 1,832

Sussex County, Delaware Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Sussex County is the 2nd highest ranked county in Delaware out of 3 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county releasing 1,179,191,687.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the county, which amounts to 4,607.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Sussex County as the highest polluting county in the state. The county has the 3rd most electricity producing plants of any county in the state, with 7 total power plants. Sussex County's fuel of choice is Landfill Gas, with 46.58% of electricity production using this fuel. Solar and Coal account for 27.38% and 23.69% of electricity generation, respectively.

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
46.58%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
27.38%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
23.69%
WIND
Wind
5.98%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
-3.63%

Sussex County, Delaware Net Metering

Of the 8 electric companies in Sussex County, 5 of them report that they offer net metering. Delaware has favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in Sussex County is 5.85%. This includes data from 3 companies, including Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Coop, and City of Milford Public Works. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Sussex County a rank of 2nd best in Delaware out of 3 counties.

Providers In Each City in Sussex County:

  • Bethany Beach, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%
  • Bethel, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%
  • Blades, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%
  • Bridgeville, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%
  • Dagsboro, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 26.60%
    • Delmarva Power: 73.40%
  • Delmar, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 66.84%
    • Delmarva Power: 33.16%
  • Dewey Beach, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 50.06%
    • Lewes Board of Public Works: 49.94%
  • Ellendale, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 47.45%
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 52.55%
  • Fenwick Island, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%
  • Frankford, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 73.78%
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 26.22%
  • Georgetown, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 33.19%
    • Delmarva Power: 66.81%
  • Greenwood, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 100.00%
  • Henlopen Acres, Delaware:
    • Lewes Board of Public Works: 50.00%
    • Delmarva Power: 50.00%
  • Laurel, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 65.16%
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 34.84%
  • Lewes, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 10.13%
    • Lewes Board of Public Works: 66.45%
    • Delmarva Power: 23.41%
  • Milford, Delaware:
    • City of Milford Public Works: 44.15%
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 44.05%
    • Delmarva Power: 11.81%
  • Millsboro, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 78.94%
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 21.06%
  • Millville, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 75.83%
    • Delmarva Power: 24.17%
  • Milton, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%
  • Ocean View, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 21.64%
    • Delmarva Power: 78.36%
  • Rehoboth Beach, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%
  • Seaford, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 6.77%
    • City of Seaford Electric: 59.04%
    • Delmarva Power: 34.19%
  • Selbyville, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 1.89%
    • Delmarva Power: 98.11%
  • Slaughter Beach, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%
  • South Bethany, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are within Sussex County, Delaware?

There are 7 power plants in Sussex County, Delaware

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Sussex County, Delaware?

The largest electricity supplier in Sussex County, Delaware by total revenue is Delmarva Power.

Which electricity companies offer service in Sussex County, Delaware?

How many electric companies offer service in Sussex County, Delaware?

There are 8 electricity providers offering service in Sussex County, Delaware.

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Published: 2024-04-22