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Sussex County, Delaware Electricity Overview

With 255,956 residents living within the county and 60,363 megawatt hours produced per year, Sussex County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 0.24 megawatt hours. The city ranks 1804th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the US.

The burning of non-renewable fuels in electricity generation in Sussex County has dropped by 66.30% over the course of the last year.

Sussex County produces 48,170 megawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. This ranks Sussex County 3rd in the state out of 3 counties for total renewable electricity production.

Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has decreased by 3.37% within the last 12 months in Sussex County.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Sussex County is 17.41 cents. This rate is roughly 8.75% higher than the nationwide average rate of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Roughly 20.20% of Sussex County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel types, making it the 3rd highest county out of 3 counties in the state for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,771,632 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    10.83 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    60,363 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    48,170 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    12,193 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.24 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,173,497,654 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,584.76 kg

Recent Energy News in Milford

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Milford Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

14.47¢ per kWh

  • 3.13% lower than last month
  • 4.78% higher than January last year
  • 5.51% lower than the Delaware average
  • 7.31% 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 has increased by 58 since January last year
  • 14,225th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,407 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,083 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

15.27¢ per kWh

  • 0.36% higher than last month
  • 13.24% higher than January last year
  • 3.42% lower than the Delaware average
  • 10.01% 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 January last year
  • 13,517th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 225 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,015 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$163.16 per month

  • 9.54% higher than last month
  • 6.01% lower than January last year
  • 3.04% higher than the Delaware average
  • 8.07% higher than the US average
  • 72nd in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 57 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 16,976th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,894 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,097 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$146.93 per month

  • 0.59% lower than last month
  • 5.2% higher than January last year
  • 6.86% higher than the Delaware average
  • 10.75% 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 January last year
  • 19,773rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,042 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

10.72¢ per kWh

  • 2.66% lower than last month
  • 2.4% higher than January last year
  • 1.15% lower than the Delaware average
  • 19.61% lower than the US average
  • 57th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 46 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 8,574th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,960 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

10.82¢ per kWh

  • 0.19% higher than last month
  • 10.89% higher than January last year
  • 0.39% lower than the Delaware average
  • 23.58% 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 3 since January last year
  • 7,243rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 301 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,891 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,217.47 per month

  • 7.69% lower than last month
  • 17.62% lower than January last year
  • 8.65% lower than the Delaware average
  • 25.29% lower than the US average
  • 15th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,487th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 379 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$2,515.63 per month

  • 0.86% lower than last month
  • 0.59% lower than January last year
  • 5.85% lower than the Delaware average
  • 53.7% higher than the US average
  • 20th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January 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 January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

7.21¢ per kWh

  • 9.91% higher than last month
  • 22.56% lower than January last year
  • 10.54% higher than the Delaware average
  • 26.67% lower than the US average
  • 67th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 60 since January last year
  • 8,433rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,232 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9,115 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

8.04¢ per kWh

  • 2.13% lower than last month
  • 3.3% lower than January last year
  • 6.62% lower than the Delaware average
  • 21.32% 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 January last year
  • 12,808th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,840 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$2,513.35 per month

  • 26.23% higher than last month
  • 31.66% lower than January last year
  • 47.16% lower than the Delaware average
  • 92.54% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 78 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 56 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 6,935th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,306 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 137 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$7,000.76 per month

  • 1.37% lower than last month
  • 21.91% lower than January last year
  • 28.17% lower than the Delaware average
  • 79.54% 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 January last year
  • 10,135th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 143 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 105 since January last year

Milford Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

763 MWh

  • 5.69% lower than last month
  • 1.6% higher than January last year
  • 97.18% lower than the Delaware average
  • 97.27% 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 January last year
  • 587th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 83 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

1,462.69 MWh

  • 0.86% lower than last month
  • 8.37% lower than January last year
  • 95.84% lower than the Delaware average
  • 94.34% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 7 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 564th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 80 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 401 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Solar Fuel Types for January, 2024

763 MWh

  • 5.69% lower than last month
  • 1.6% higher than January last year
  • 3.3% higher than the Delaware average
  • 53.79% 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 January last year
  • 149th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 70 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Solar

1,462.69 MWh

  • 0.86% lower than last month
  • 8.37% lower than January last year
  • 27.59% lower than the Delaware average
  • 13.94% 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 January last year
  • 125th in the US out of 1,204 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 58 since January 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 5.09% above Delaware's average rate of 15.87 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 8.05% 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 41,730,689.46 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 3,709.72 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.
4th14.27¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Milford
52nd$136.93Average 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 CoopBUNDLED15.00150.011,226,007183,933,000
Delmarva PowerBUNDLED15.92135.442,786,298.49443,512,949
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 17.91 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 12.89% above Delaware's average rate of 15.87 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Seaford average is 7.24% higher at $148.01 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 34,266,625.9 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 4,364.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Seaford as the 38th 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.
6th14.51¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Seaford
10th$127.45Average 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 CoopBUNDLED15.00150.011,226,007183,933,000
Delmarva PowerBUNDLED15.92135.442,786,298.49443,512,949
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 18.60 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers within their city limits. Sadly, this is 17.20% above Delaware's average rate of 15.87 cents. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Georgetown average is 11.15% higher at $153.41 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 30,893,204.89 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 4,364.06 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.
34th15.61¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Georgetown
61st$140.28Average 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 CoopBUNDLED15.00150.011,226,007183,933,000
Delmarva PowerBUNDLED15.92135.442,786,298.49443,512,949
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 12,19365,144,324.655,342.76
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 3,875
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 1,173,497,653.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the county, which amounts to 4,584.76 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 46.22% of electricity production using this fuel. Solar and Coal account for 27.16% and 23.70% of electricity generation, respectively.

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
46.22%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
27.16%
COAL
Coal
Coal
Coal
23.70%
WIND
Wind
6.42%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
-3.50%

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:
    • Delmarva Power: 73.40%
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 26.60%
  • Delmar, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 33.16%
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 66.84%
  • Dewey Beach, Delaware:
    • Delmarva Power: 50.06%
    • Lewes Board of Public Works: 49.94%
  • Ellendale, Delaware:
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 52.55%
    • Delmarva Power: 47.45%
  • 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%
    • Delmarva Power: 23.41%
    • Lewes Board of Public Works: 66.45%
  • 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:
    • Delmarva Power: 78.36%
    • Delaware Electric Coop: 21.64%
  • 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%

* 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