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Customers in Delaware enjoy a lower residential electricity rate than many people around the country, with an average state electricity rate of 15.75 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the national average of 16.01 cents. Delaware ranks as the 33rd 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. The state's electrical grid is faced with an average of 0.47 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last on average of 52.34 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per consumer and 137.24 minutes an outage. On average, residents of Delaware account for 4,055.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electric use per citizen of the state, while the national average emissions per capita is 4,107.28. The state is ranked 50th highest in the nation in total electricity produced within its borders, with 4,759,215.63 megawatt hours produced. Coal usage for electricity generation in the state has declined by 106.20% over the last year.
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Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) | State Production (MWh) |
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Delmarva Power | BUNDLED | 15.46 | 132.77 | 2,808,916.24 | 434,389,000 | |
Delaware Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 14.95 | 152.06 | 1,240,381 | 185,486,000 | 6,753 |
City of Dover Electric Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.87 | 118.69 | 205,543.71 | 30,560,636 | 1,504 |
Middletown Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.88 | 126.98 | 97,381 | 13,511,700 | |
City of Newark Electric | BUNDLED | 18.54 | 125.22 | 93,778.3 | 17,384,613 | |
City of Milford Public Works | BUNDLED | 13.11 | 124.28 | 78,254 | 10,258,800 | |
Town of Smyrna Electric | BUNDLED | 16.47 | 124.99 | 51,373.72 | 8,460,904.56 | |
City of Seaford Electric | BUNDLED | 13.64 | 120.23 | 35,884.11 | 4,893,957.57 | |
Lewes Board of Public Works | BUNDLED | 12.54 | 107.16 | 35,064.79 | 4,397,926.66 | |
WGL Energy | ENERGY | 9.32 | 74.79 | 22,823 | 2,128,000 |
Provider | Service Type | Commercial Rate (¢) | Commercial Average Bill ($) | Commercial Sales (MWh) | Commercial Revenues ($) | State Production (MWh) |
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Delmarva Power | BUNDLED | 15.05 | 466.36 | 984,882.27 | 148,211,587 | |
Delaware Electric Coop | BUNDLED | 14.43 | 263.36 | 288,908 | 41,676,000 | 6,753 |
City of Dover Electric Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.15 | 691.72 | 218,216.36 | 28,692,680 | 1,504 |
WGL Energy | ENERGY | 6.15 | 763.02 | 178,287 | 10,960,000 | |
City of Newark Electric | BUNDLED | 16.76 | 687.68 | 72,500.37 | 12,152,641 | |
City of Milford Public Works | BUNDLED | 11.97 | 475.52 | 68,173 | 8,159,900 | |
New Castle Municipal Services Commission | BUNDLED | 11.12 | 1,468.31 | 54,676.66 | 6,078,798.81 | |
City of Seaford Electric | BUNDLED | 14.48 | 295.26 | 18,548.27 | 2,685,715.16 | |
Lewes Board of Public Works | BUNDLED | 14.27 | 282.51 | 10,073.89 | 1,437,406.41 | |
Town of Smyrna Electric | BUNDLED | 15.84 | 204.36 | 8,764.99 | 1,387,996.36 |
Plant | City/County | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (KG) | Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh) | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Hay RoadCalpine (100.00%) | Wilmington | Natural Gas | 1,957,084 | 890,429,203.13 | 454.98 | ||
Delaware City PlantDelaware City Refining Company LLC (100.00%) | New Castle County | Natural Gas | 1,248,944 | 305,467,799.56 | 244.58 | ||
Garrison Energy Center LLCCobalt Power, L.L.C. (100.00%) | Dover | Natural Gas | 816,555 | 317,563,073.32 | 388.91 | ||
Edge MoorCalpine (100.00%) | Wilmington | Natural Gas | 339,937 | 229,953,300.51 | 676.46 | ||
Red Lion Energy CenterDiamond State Generation Partners, LLC (100.00%) | New Castle County | Natural Gas | 187,976 | 70,242,207.56 | 373.68 | ||
ENGIE Solidago Solar Project - HybridENGIE Solidago Solar LLC (100.00%) | Townsend | Solar | 92,989 | ||||
Energy Center DoverCartier Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Dover | Natural Gas | 89,817 | 35,551,520.53 | 395.82 | ||
Ameresco Delaware CentralAMERESCO Delaware Central (100.00%) | Kent County | Landfill Gas | 30,475 | 17,637,046.26 | 578.74 | ||
Ameresco Delaware SouthAMERESCO Delaware South (100.00%) | Sussex County | Landfill Gas | 27,898 | 15,672,288.95 | 561.77 | ||
Croda Atlas Point CHPCroda Inc. (100.00%) | New Castle County | Landfill Gas | 20,600 | 4,945,764.81 | 240.09 |
Averaging generation of 4.67 megawatt hours per Delaware resident per year, Delaware ranks 49th in generation per capita in the country.
The use of non-renewable fuels in electricity production in Delaware has dropped by 12.37% during the course of the past year.
Delaware is the 44th highest state for non-renewable production per capita, with an average of 4.44 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable fuel sources each year.
Wind turbines produce 0 megawatt hours per year per person for Delaware citizens, which is 40th highest in the US.
Delaware generates 4.97% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.23 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
Delaware is ranked as the 46th highest electricity consuming state as over 11,000,000 megawatt hours are consumed by consumers residing there.
County | Population | Providers | Plants | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Avg. Electric Bill |
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Kent County | 186,946 | 33 | 10 | 17.45 | $143.81/mo |
New Castle County | 575,494 | 32 | 14 | 18.77 | $153.53/mo |
Sussex County | 255,956 | 33 | 7 | 17.39 | $143.51/mo |
In Delaware, Natural Gas makes up 91.32% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Other Gas and Solar are also important fuel sources in the state, with 3.62% and 3.27% 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 4,130,570,298.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions. More telling of the state's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 totals. Currently that amount stands at 4,055.96 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 50th highest amount of electricity generation plants of any state in the United States, with 31 plants. This translates to the 30th most plants per person in the United States.
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Delaware is home to 31 electricity plants producing electricity for the state.
Delaware's electricity is generated using primarily Natural Gas, which makes up 91.32% of the fuel used in the state. In addition, Other Gas makes up 3.62% and Solar makes up 3.27%.
The average rate of electricity in Delaware in 2024 is 15.75 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
By total megawatt hours sold, Delmarva Power is the largest electricity provider in Delaware.
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.
The average electricity bill in Delaware in 2024 is $139 while the national average is $137.
There are 14 electricity companies offering service in Delaware.
State Customers Rank | Provider | State Customers |
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1 | Delmarva Power | 299,163 |
2 | Delaware Electric Coop | 114,839 |
3 | City of Dover Electric Utilities | 24,953 |
4 | City of Newark Electric | 13,099 |
5 | Middletown Utilities | 9,904 |
6 | City of Milford Public Works | 8,320 |
7 | Town of Smyrna Electric | 6,335 |
8 | City of Seaford Electric | 4,234 |
9 | Lewes Board of Public Works | 3,879 |
10 | New Castle Municipal Services Commission | 2,880 |
Residential Rate Rank | Provider | Residential Rate (¢) | State Customers |
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1 | Lewes Board of Public Works | 12.54 | 3,879 |
2 | City of Milford Public Works | 13.11 | 8,320 |
3 | New Castle Municipal Services Commission | 13.12 | 2,880 |
4 | City of Seaford Electric | 13.64 | 4,234 |
5 | Middletown Utilities | 13.88 | 9,904 |
6 | City of Dover Electric Utilities | 14.87 | 24,953 |
7 | Delaware Electric Coop | 14.95 | 114,839 |
8 | City of Clayton Public Works | 15.17 | 1,678 |
9 | Delmarva Power | 15.46 | 299,163 |
10 | Town of Smyrna Electric | 16.47 | 6,335 |