Sussex County, Delaware Electricity Rates & Statistics
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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 Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Milford
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Residential Bundled Electricity Prices
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate national rank dropped by 4,107 positions to 17,935th, from last year's value of 13,828th
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 2,759 positions to 15,662nd, from last month's value of 18,421st
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate increased by 11.42% to 15.29 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 13.73 ¢ / kWh
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate state rank dropped by 8 positions to 12th, from last year's value of 4th
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate national rank dropped by 6 positions to 17,935th, from last month's value of 17,929th
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity rate national rank increased by 8 positions to 15,662nd, from last year's value of 15,670th
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity rate increased by 2.74% to 14.69 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 14.29 ¢ / kWh
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity rate state rank increased by 2 positions to 9th, from last year's value of 11th
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 9th, from last month's value of 10th
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity rate increased by 0.21% to 15.29 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 15.26 ¢ / kWh
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity rate increased by 0.38% to 14.69 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 14.63 ¢ / kWh
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 4,176 positions to 19,346th, from last year's value of 15,170th
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 7,232 positions to 25,830th, from last month's value of 18,598th
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,321 positions to 25,830th, from last year's value of 24,509th
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill national rank dropped by 279 positions to 19,346th, from last month's value of 19,067th
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill increased by 6.44% to $143.5, from last year's value of $134.82
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity bill increased by 11.99% to $164.2, from last year's value of $146.62
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill state rank increased by 2 positions to 62nd, from last year's value of 64th
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity bill state rank dropped by 5 positions to 63rd, from last month's value of 58th
- In Milford, the 12 month rolling average residential bundled electricity bill increased by 1.03% to $143.5, from last month's value of $142.04
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity bill increased by 2.57% to $164.2, from last month's value of $160.09
- In Milford, the residential bundled electricity bill state rank increased by 2 positions to 63rd, from last year's value of 65th
Milford Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for February, 2024
14.69¢ per kWh
- 0.38% higher than last month
- 2.74% higher than February last year
- 7.05% lower than the Delaware average
- 10.62% lower than the US average
- 9th in the state out of 78 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 15,662nd in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,759 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.29¢ per kWh
- 0.21% higher than last month
- 11.42% higher than February last year
- 3.86% lower than the Delaware average
- 7.47% lower than the US average
- 12th in the state out of 78 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since February last year
- 17,935th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 6 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,107 since February last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$164.2 per month
- 2.57% higher than last month
- 11.99% higher than February last year
- 7.65% higher than the Delaware average
- 24.46% higher than the US average
- 63rd in the state out of 78 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 25,830th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7,232 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,321 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$143.5 per month
- 1.03% higher than last month
- 6.44% higher than February last year
- 3.63% higher than the Delaware average
- 5.74% higher than the US average
- 62nd in the state out of 78 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 19,346th in the US out of 31,803 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 279 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,176 since February last year
Milford, DE Electricity Overview
Milford averages a residential electricity rate of 15.29 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Thankfully, this is 3.97% below Delaware's average rate of 15.93 cents. The city is ranked 5th in the state in total electricity generated from power plants within its borders, with 18,550 megawatt hours produced. Solar facilities in the city produce 18,550 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of the city's total electricity production.
Electricity use in Milford has byproducts of 41,855,581.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 11th largest emissions amount of any city in Delaware. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 3,720.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Milford as the 78th highest polluting city in the state. The city has one electricity generation plant. Milford has approximately 100.00% of its electricity generated by Solar.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Milford
Milford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Milford, Delaware
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Milford Public Works | BUNDLED | 15.21 | 137.46 | 72,457.12 | 11,018,054.79 | |
| Delaware Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 14.97 | 151.29 | 1,242,387 | 185,958,000 | |
| Delmarva Power | BUNDLED | 16.05 | 137.44 | 2,805,340.19 | 450,194,174 | |
| Park Power | ENERGY | 14.41 | 111.64 | 3,925.91 | 565,788.52 | |
| ResCom Energy | ENERGY | 11.60 | 1.79 | 0.93 | 107.4 |
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Seaford, DE Electricity Overview
Seaford averages a residential electricity rate of 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 0.25% above Delaware's average rate of 15.93 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.3, while the Seaford average is 1.87% less at $135.72 per month. City of Seaford Electric has an estimated 4,093 total residential customers, more than all other suppliers who operate in the city.
Electricity use in Seaford has byproducts of 34,437,398.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 15th largest emissions amount of any city in Delaware. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,385.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Seaford as the 3rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Seaford must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Seaford
Seaford residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Seaford, Delaware
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seaford Electric | BUNDLED | 15.82 | 132.98 | 33,225.9 | 5,256,159.85 | |
| Delaware Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 14.97 | 151.29 | 1,242,387 | 185,958,000 | |
| Delmarva Power | BUNDLED | 16.05 | 137.44 | 2,805,340.19 | 450,194,174 | |
| Park Power | ENERGY | 14.41 | 111.64 | 3,925.91 | 565,788.52 | |
| ResCom Energy | ENERGY | 11.60 | 1.79 | 0.93 | 107.4 |
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Georgetown, DE Electricity Overview
Georgetown averages a residential electricity rate of 15.83 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Thankfully, this is 0.59% below Delaware's average rate of 15.93 cents. Delmarva Power has an estimated 1,433 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city.
Electricity use in Georgetown has byproducts of 31,047,165.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 17th largest emissions amount of any city in Delaware. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 4,385.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Georgetown as the 3rd highest polluting city in the state. The inhabitants of Georgetown must use power from outside city limits because they don't have any power producing plants within city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Georgetown
Georgetown residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Georgetown, Delaware
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 14.97 | 151.29 | 1,242,387 | 185,958,000 | |
| Delmarva Power | BUNDLED | 16.05 | 137.44 | 2,805,340.19 | 450,194,174 | |
| Park Power | ENERGY | 14.41 | 111.64 | 3,925.91 | 565,788.52 | |
| ResCom Energy | ENERGY | 11.60 | 1.79 | 0.93 | 107.4 | |
| WGL Energy | ENERGY | 10.82 | 82.73 | 21,132.32 | 2,285,493.49 |
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Electricity Production in Sussex County, Delaware
Power Plants in Sussex County, Delaware
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ameresco Delaware SouthAMERESCO Delaware South (100.00%) | Sussex County | DE | Landfill Gas | 27,898 | 15,672,288.95 | 561.77 | ||
Indian River Generating StationNRG Energy (100.00%) | Sussex County | DE | Coal | 12,013 | 65,095,503.96 | 5,418.76 | ||
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
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.
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:
- Lewes Board of Public Works: 49.94%
- Delmarva Power: 50.06%
- Ellendale, Delaware:
- Delmarva Power: 47.45%
- Delaware Electric Coop: 52.55%
- Fenwick Island, Delaware:
- Delmarva Power: 100.00%
- Frankford, Delaware:
- Delaware Electric Coop: 26.22%
- Delmarva Power: 73.78%
- Georgetown, Delaware:
- Delmarva Power: 66.81%
- Delaware Electric Coop: 33.19%
- Greenwood, Delaware:
- Delaware Electric Coop: 100.00%
- Henlopen Acres, Delaware:
- Lewes Board of Public Works: 50.00%
- Delmarva Power: 50.00%
- Laurel, Delaware:
- Delaware Electric Coop: 34.84%
- Delmarva Power: 65.16%
- 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:
- Delaware Electric Coop: 21.06%
- Delmarva Power: 78.94%
- Millville, Delaware:
- Delmarva Power: 24.17%
- Delaware Electric Coop: 75.83%
- 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:
- Delmarva Power: 34.19%
- City of Seaford Electric: 59.04%
- Delaware Electric Coop: 6.77%
- 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%
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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?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delmarva Power | 78,735 |
| 2 | Delaware Electric Coop | 70,709 |
| 3 | City of Milford Public Works | 4,817 |
| 4 | City of Seaford Electric | 4,093 |
| 5 | Lewes Board of Public Works | 3,759 |
| 6 | WGL Energy | 1,542 |
| 7 | Park Power | 188 |
| 8 | ResCom Energy | 2 |
How many electric companies offer service in Sussex County, Delaware?
There are 8 electricity providers offering service in Sussex County, Delaware.
