Delmarva Power delivers electricity throughout Delaware. The DE PSC certifies a small but stable list of competitive suppliers. Locked supplier rates typically save 8 to 14 percent vs the Delmarva default service rate. Sussex County beach houses with seasonal occupancy can benefit from variable plans during off-season months; lock for peak summer months only. The 5-step switch and beach-house exception are below.
Delmarva Power Delaware territory
Delmarva Power (a Pepco Holdings/Exelon subsidiary) serves all of Delaware: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. Single statewide utility for electricity.
Default service runs roughly 11.2 cents per kWh in 2026. Supplier choice through DE PSC certifies a small but stable list of competitive suppliers. The supplier list is smaller than in PA or NJ because the market size is smaller.
The 5-step Delaware switch
Step 1: visit the DE PSC supplier directory. Step 2: pick a certified supplier. Step 3: get a 12 to 24 month locked rate quote. Step 4: sign electronically. Step 5: wait for next Delmarva meter read.
Locked rates typically come in at 9.6 to 10.4 cents per kWh. Savings vs default: 8 to 14 percent or $14 to $22 a month on a typical household bill.
Sussex County beach-house exception
Beach houses in Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, and surrounding areas often have seasonal usage patterns. Summer-only occupancy means high June-August kWh and near-zero kWh the rest of the year.
For these properties, locking a fixed rate for the full year may not be the best move. Consider a variable plan during off-season months and a separate lock for the summer occupancy season. Alternatively, lock at the all-year rate and accept the slight inefficiency.
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