DE ENERGY GUIDE
Home Energy Independence Plan for Delaware
Delaware faces coastal storm and nor'easter risks. Relatively compact grid infrastructure means faster restoration times compared to larger states.
Delaware Grid Reliability
Reliability
6/10
Low Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
0.7
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
5
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
16.3¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02
Primary Outage Risks in Delaware
Nor'easters
Coastal storms
Flooding
Heat waves
Delaware Energy Sources
Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Delaware Incentives & Rebates
Delaware's Green Energy Program has offered solar grants in the past (subject to funding availability). Net metering available. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.
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