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Delmarva Power territory • Deregulated since 1999

⚡ DE Electricity News — 15 Articles

Updated 7:48 PM, Jun 20
Cocaine trafficker sentencing
WDEL Wilmington (News/Talk) Jun 17, 2026
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10 stations tracked • 75 total articles
2 WDEL Wilmington (News/Talk) 21 art.
3 WPVI Philadelphia (ABC) 0
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4 NBC10 Philadelphia (NBC) 0
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5 CBS3 Philadelphia (CBS) 0
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6 Fox 29 Philadelphia (Fox) 0
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7 WMDT Salisbury (ABC) 0
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8 WJZ Baltimore (CBS) 0
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9 WBAL Baltimore (NBC) 0
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10 WUSA DC (CBS) 0
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🏙️ Top Cities in Delaware

Deregulated service territories
1
Wilmington
Pop: 70,898
⚡ Delmarva Power
2
Dover
Pop: 38,079
⚡ Delmarva Power
3
Newark
Pop: 33,398
⚡ Delmarva Power
4
Middletown
Pop: 22,270
⚡ Delmarva Power
5
Bear
Pop: 20,872
⚡ Delmarva Power
6
Glasgow
Pop: 15,227
⚡ Delmarva Power
7
Brookside
Pop: 14,755
⚡ Delmarva Power
8
Hockessin
Pop: 14,195
⚡ Delmarva Power
9
Smyrna
Pop: 12,609
⚡ Delmarva Power
10
Milford
Pop: 11,380
⚡ Delmarva Power
11
Seaford
Pop: 8,179
⚡ Delmarva Power
12
Georgetown
Pop: 7,370
⚡ Delmarva Power
13
Elsmere
Pop: 6,131
⚡ Delmarva Power
14
New Castle
Pop: 5,285
⚡ Delmarva Power
15
Lewes
Pop: 3,286
⚡ Delmarva Power
16
Rehoboth Beach
Pop: 1,634
⚡ Delmarva Power
17
Milford
Pop: 11,380
⚡ Delmarva Power
18
Laurel
Pop: 4,190
⚡ Delmarva Power
19
Harrington
Pop: 3,764
⚡ Delmarva Power
20
Bridgeville
Pop: 2,418
⚡ Delmarva Power

⚡ Wilmington Electricity Rates — Are You Overpaying?

Wilmington residents and businesses served by Delmarva Power have the power to choose their own electricity supplier in Delaware's deregulated energy market. Delaware rates average 14–17¢/kWh via Delmarva Power. Competitive suppliers can offer better fixed-rate contracts. Shopping for a competitive rate could save you hundreds of dollars each year.

How to Lower Your Electric Bill in Wilmington, DE

  • Compare certified suppliers — Don't pay the default utility rate. Licensed suppliers often offer fixed or variable rates that beat the standard offer.
  • Lock in a fixed rate — Protect yourself from seasonal price spikes and grid volatility common in Delaware.
  • Go green — Many DE suppliers offer 100% renewable plans at competitive prices.
  • Commercial & industrial — If you're a business in Wilmington, deregulation means you can negotiate directly for bulk rates.

Electricity Deregulation in Delaware

Delaware opened its electricity market to competition, meaning Delmarva Power still delivers your power but you can choose who generates and supplies it. This separation gives Wilmington consumers real choice and competitive pricing that regulated states don't have.