Delaware Electric Coop: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Delaware Electric Coop

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About Delaware Electric Coop

Delaware Electric Coop provides electricity to 32 cities throughout Delaware. Electricity suppliers must regularly report their customer counts to government agencies. Recently the supplier listed a total of 115,415 customers receiving electricity from the company. Exactly 102,175 of these are residential properties and 13,240 are commercial properties. Delaware Electric Coop's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, fortunately, 3.73% less than the average nationwide rate of 15.64 cents. There were a total of 1,573,288 megawatt hours sold to retail consumers in 2022 by the supplier. During the same timeframe, the supplier produced 6,756 megawatt hours in power production plants owned by the provider and procured 1,681,413 megawatt hours via the wholesale market. The provider made $202,412,000 in total revenue from electricity-related activities in 2022 through sales to retail end-users alone.

The state average monthly residential electric bill is $133.68, while the Delaware Electric Coop average is 12.31% higher at $150.01 per month. Delaware Electric Coop is the 15th ranked company in the state for average monthly bill amount. Of the 14 electricity providers in Delaware that we track, Delaware Electric Coop is the 4th largest producer of megawatt hours from solar power, with 6,753 megawatt hours generated over the previous 12 months. Delaware Electric Coop is the 292nd largest electricity company out of 3517 electricity companies in the country based on total megawatt hours sold. The company produces 100.00% of their total production, which is 6,753 megawatt hours, from renewable fuels.

Delaware Electric Coop Net Metering

Delaware Electric Coop is one of 11 electricity providers in Delaware who offer net metering to their consumers. This makes it cheaper for residents in the area to install solar and other electricity options as they have the ability to sell unneeded kilowatt hours into the grid.

Energy Loss

Delaware Electric Coop currently has a loss of roughly 6.70% of the electricity that they produce via heat dissipation and other causes. Delaware Electric Coop's energy loss levels leave them with a rank of 7th best out of the 14 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 1204th best out of 3517 in the US.

Delaware Electric Coop Rate & Electric Bills

Delaware Electric Coop residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.163/kWh$0.103/kWh$197.44/mo.$89.45/mo.
2284th15.05¢Delaware Electric Coop's Average residential price per kWh
2252nd$150.01Average monthly electricity bill for Delaware Electric Coop's residential customers

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Delaware Electric Coop Overview

  • Company Type:Cooperative
  • Headquarters:14198 Sussex Highway
    Greenwood, Delaware 19950
    United States of America
  • CEO:Tom Brown

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Quick Facts About Delaware Electric Coop

With production of 6,753 megawatt hours, Delaware Electric Coop is ranked 525th for total generation of all companies in the country.

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Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
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Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
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Energy Loss

Delaware Electric Coop's energy loss due to business operations.

-6.70%

Total Energy Loss

113,060MWh

1204 National Rank

Delaware Electric Coop Energy Makeup

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Delaware Electric Coop State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Delaware115,415225,569,0003100%

Delaware Electric Coop County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Kent County186,946817.46$143.69/mo
Sussex County255,956817.41$143.39/mo

Power Plants Owned by Delaware Electric Coop

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Bruce A Henry Solar FarmDelaware Electric Coop (100.00%)
Sussex County DE Solar 6,753

Delaware Electric Coop Fuel Makeup

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Cities Delaware Electric Coop Has Coverage

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

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Delaware Electric Coop FAQ:

How many counties does Delaware Electric Coop offer service in?

Delaware Electric Coop supplies electricity in 2 counties throughout the nation including Delaware.

What percentage of Delaware Electric Coop's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?

Delaware Electric Coop generates 0% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.

What is the phone number for Delaware Electric Coop?

The Delaware Electric Coop phone number is (855) 332-9090.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Delaware Electric Coop customers?

The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Delaware Electric Coop is 15.05 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Delaware Electric Coop?

Delaware Electric Coop is associated with or owns one power plant.

What is the average bundled bill for Delaware Electric Coop customers each month?

The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Delaware Electric Coop is $150.01. The state average bundled bill is $133.68 and the nationwide average is $133.68.

Who is the CEO of Delaware Electric Coop?

Delaware Electric Coop's current CEO is Tom Brown.

What cities does Delaware Electric Coop have customers in to?

Delaware Electric Coop serves electricity to 32 cities.

What percentage of Delaware Electric Coop's electricity is generated using renewable fuel types?

Power production facilities owned by or associated with Delaware Electric Coop produce 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-01-18