Electricity In Delaware

Population973,764
Total Consumption11,403,419 MWh / 11.71 MWh per capita
CO₂ Emissions from Consumption4,844,545,352 kg
Total Production3,783,380 MWh / 3.89 MWh per capita

Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Delaware

Delaware residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electric Rates:

25^th12.53¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Delaware

26^th$119.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Delaware Residents

Energy Profile of Delaware

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2021 and 2020 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 2020 will be finalized in the fall of 2021. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2021 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

Consumers in Delaware enjoy a lower residential electricity rate than many people around the nation, with an average state electric rate of 12.53 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the US average rate of 13.62 cents. This ranks Delaware as the 25th best priced state in the country by average electric rate. With 11 electricity companies in the state, customers have many choices to choose from thanks to the deregulated electricity market that exists in the state. Solar power usage for electricity production in the state has increased by 10.98% over the course of the previous year. The electricity grid in the state deals with an average of 0.47 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 52.34 minutes each. The United States average for these two data points are 1.21 outages and 122.99 minutes. As the 23rd highest polluting state based on pollution per person from electricity use, Delaware residents create emissions of 4,975.07 kilograms of CO2 gases each. There is a deficit of 7620038.601 megawatt hours in the state due to consumers consuming 201.41% more electricity than is produced. This leads to the state needing to import supplemental megawatt hours from outside of the state.

Residential Electricity Providers in Delaware

Provider	Service Type	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Average Bill ($)	Residential Sales (MWh)	Residential Revenues ($)	State Production (MWh)
Delmarva Power	BUNDLED	12.32	112.62	2,869,394	353,593,222
Delaware Electric Coop	BUNDLED	11.58	128.13	1,257,478	145,627,000	5,780
City of Dover Electric Utilities	BUNDLED	12.35	106.7	219,039	27,048,000	11,994
City of Newark Electric	BUNDLED	16.23	118.73	99,780	16,197,668
Middletown Utilities	BUNDLED	13.86	129.54	92,979	12,884,000
City of Milford Public Works	BUNDLED	12.77	118.93	70,909	9,058,300
Town of Smyrna Electric	BUNDLED	13.97	111.2	50,279.74	7,024,171.45
Lewes Board of Public Works	BUNDLED	12.08	101.58	33,723.88	4,072,346.83
City of Seaford Electric	BUNDLED	11.42	98.6	33,111.61	3,782,570.81
New Castle Municipal Services Commission	BUNDLED	12.34	88.13	21,701.4	2,678,680.61

Power Plants in Delaware

Plant	City/County	Primary Fuel Type	Production (MWh)	Emission (KG)	Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)	Toxic Chemical Release
Garrison Energy Center LLCCobalt Power, L.L.C. (100.00%)	Dover	Natural Gas	1,045,284	398,362,781.12	381.1
Hay RoadCalpine (100.00%)	Wilmington	Natural Gas	999,753	465,361,636.07	465.48
Delaware City PlantDelaware City Refining Company LLC (100.00%)	New Castle County	Natural Gas	897,637	217,258,733.16	242.03
Indian River Generating StationNRG Energy (100.00%)	Sussex County	Coal	322,035	486,271,280.73	1,510	Yes
Red Lion Energy CenterDiamond State Generation Partners, LLC (100.00%)	New Castle County	Natural Gas	204,746	72,081,161.04	352.05
Edge MoorCalpine (100.00%)	Wilmington	Natural Gas	175,479	110,470,049.74	629.53	Yes
Energy Center DoverEnergy Center Dover LLC (100.00%)	Dover	Natural Gas	109,828	43,427,443.71	395.41
Ameresco Delaware SouthAMERESCO Delaware South (100.00%)	Sussex County	Landfill Gas	30,078	17,230,431.63	572.86
Ameresco Delaware CentralAMERESCO Delaware Central (100.00%)	Kent County	Landfill Gas	29,718	16,701,140.08	561.99
Warren F Sam Beasley Generation StationDelaware Municipal Electric Corp (100.00%)	Smyrna	Natural Gas	25,812	16,717,279.44	647.66

Quick Facts

Delaware generates 96.39% of its electricity from non-renewable fuels, giving it a ranking of 47th worst for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel types.

Delaware has achieved a 27.82% decline in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity production within the last 12 months, which is an admirable effort.

Delaware is the 48th highest generator of megawatt hours per capita, with a population of 973,764 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 3,783,380.4.

Delaware is 50th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 136,730.51 megawatt hours produced from renewable sources.

The average Delaware resident uses 11.71 megawatt hours of electricity each year, which ranks the state as the 30th highest state for electricity consumption per person.

Delaware is the 41st largest producing state of solar energy.

County	Population	Providers	Plants	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Kent County	180,786	12	9	13.78	$122.96/mo
New Castle County	558,753	11	13	13.93	$114.06/mo
Sussex County	234,225	11	8	12.67	$118.13/mo

Coming in as the 45th worst ranked state in the nation, Delaware emits 4,844,545,351.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The state averages 4,975.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the state’s emission levels. They rank 23rd highest in the nation for emissions per resident. Around 84.05% of the state of Delaware’s electricity is generated using Natural Gas. Coal and Other Gas make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 8.26% and 3.55%, respectively. Delaware has the 50th highest amount of electricity producing plants of any state in the US, with 29 total plants. This equates to the 30th most power plants per resident in the nation.

NATURAL GAS

84.05%

COAL

8.26%

OTHER GAS

3.55%

LANDFILL GAS

1.88%

SOLAR

1.60%

OTHER

0.65%

Delaware has 10 out of 11 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, Delaware has highly favorable laws for consumers interested in investing in personal solar.

There are 6 providers in Delaware that reported energy loss, including Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Coop, and City of Dover Electric Utilities. Combined, these 6 providers average an annual energy loss of 5.74% of electricity generated. The US average is 2.76%, resulting in Delaware having a rank of 5th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Motivating private citizens to consider installing solar panels can definitely be a challenge due to prohibitive initial costs. Governments can help the cause by passing legislation for tax breaks and rebates for those who purchase solar panels. Delaware currently does not offer a state tax credit for solar panel installation at a private residence. The state has rebates of $500 or less available to most citizens who wish to purchase private solar. Delaware offers no property tax exemptions to homeowners who purchase solar. The state provides a 100% sales tax exemption to anyone who install solar panels. This is a win for people in the state.

Consumers seeking electricity plans that use renewable fuels will benefit from statewide legislation that encourage green energy usage. States that have Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have requirements in place for all electric providers who sell electricity in the state. These standards require that a percentage of electricity must be generated from renewable energy. While further enhancements could be made, Delaware makes it necessary for 1-15% of electric production to come from renewable fuels. Also, there are currently no low income solar programs to encourage low income families to install solar panels.

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.

FAQ: Common Questions About Energy in Delaware

Where does Delaware get its electricity?

The main fuels used for electricity generation in Delaware are Natural Gas, Coal and Other Gas, accounting for 84.05%, 8.26% and 3.55% respectively.

What power companies are in Delaware?

State Customers Rank	Provider	State Customers
1	Delmarva Power	286,673
2	Delaware Electric Coop	106,859
3	City of Dover Electric Utilities	24,603
4	City of Newark Electric	12,858
5	Middletown Utilities	9,337
6	City of Milford Public Works	7,731
7	Town of Smyrna Electric	5,911
8	City of Seaford Electric	3,991
9	Lewes Board of Public Works	3,790
10	New Castle Municipal Services Commission	2,878

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Delaware?

The largest electricity supplier in Delaware by megawatt hours sold is Delmarva Power.

How many electric companies offer service in Delaware?

There are 11 electricity companies serving consumers in Delaware.

What is a good electricity rate in Delaware?

The average electric rate in Delaware is 12.53 cents per kilowatt hour, so anything below this amount is better than most. The lowest priced provider is currently City of Seaford Electric, at 11.42 cents per kilowatt hour.

What is the average electric bill in Delaware?

The Delaware average electricity bill is $119 so far in 2022, while the US average is $122.

Does Delaware have a deregulated electricity market?

Delaware has a deregulated electricity market, meaning citizens in the state can often choose from an abundance of electricity providers for their electricity needs.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Delaware?

Residential Rate Rank	Provider	Residential Rate (¢)	State Customers
1	City of Seaford Electric	11.42	3,991
2	Delaware Electric Coop	11.58	106,859
3	Lewes Board of Public Works	12.08	3,790
4	Delmarva Power	12.32	286,673
5	New Castle Municipal Services Commission	12.34	2,878
6	City of Dover Electric Utilities	12.35	24,603
7	City of Milford Public Works	12.77	7,731
8	Middletown Utilities	13.86	9,337
9	Town of Smyrna Electric	13.97	5,911
10	City of Clayton Public Works	14.42	1,553

How many power plants are located within Delaware?

There are 29 power plants in Delaware

Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese

Published: 2021-03-16Last Updated: 2022-01-22