The United States is broken up into nine regions to estimate energy consumption based on population and climate. Delaware lies in the South Atlantic region. The South Atlantic region consists of much of the southern East Coast and has mild winters requiring the second least use of home heaters in the country. Summers are very warm, the secondest warmest in the country, requiring ample usage of air conditioning.
Municipal Utilities in Delaware
While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of Delaware offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In Delaware, 10 cities offer municipal electric services to around 237,248 of the states 424,400 residents.
Utility Costs in Delaware
The average monthly total utility bills in Delaware is $291.78, which is 5.11% higher than the national average.
Delaware Deregulaton of Electric and Natural Gas
Delaware is one of thirteen states that has deregulated electricity service. This gives you the opportunity to choose between electric providers for your home. Choose your city below to see a list of utility providers available in your area.
Utility Providers by City in Delaware
| City Name | Population | Municipal Electricity |
|---|---|---|
| Bear | 21,625 | No |
| Brookside | 14,202 | No |
| Claymont | 9,508 | No |
| Dover | 125,931 | Yes |
| Edgemoor | 6,681 | No |
| Elsmere | 6,167 | No |
| Georgetown | 7,079 | No |
| Glasgow | 15,342 | No |
| Hockessin | 13,464 | No |
| Middletown | 23,001 | Yes |
| Milford | 11,249 | Yes |
| Millsboro | 6,542 | No |
| New Castle | 5,482 | Yes |
| Newark | 31,393 | Yes |
| North Star | 8,009 | No |
| Pike Creek | 7,398 | No |
| Pike Creek Valley | 11,718 | No |
| Seaford | 7,852 | Yes |
| Smyrna | 12,619 | Yes |
| Wilmington | 70,926 | No |
| Wilmington Manor | 8,212 | No |