Electricity rates in Townsend, DE
Townsend (2,177 people, New Castle County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Delmarva Power pay about 18.79¢/kWh, 6% more than the Delaware average.
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Electric companies serving Townsend
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | Investor-owned utility | 18.79¢ | $167 | 279K | 104 |
| Delaware Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.15¢ | $149 | 109K | 112 |
| Town of Middletown | Municipal utility | 17.29¢ | $158 | 9,193 | — |
Power outages in New Castle County right now
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Outage history in New Castle County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 277 | 234 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,780 (10.9%) | 27,045 (14.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-01-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (277 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Middletown 18.8¢
- Clayton 18.8¢
- Smyrna 18.8¢
- Cheswold 18.8¢
- Delaware City 18.8¢
- Glasgow 18.8¢
- Bear 18.8¢
- Dover 17.2¢
- Brookside 18.8¢
- New Castle 18.8¢
ZIP codes: 19734
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Townsend?
Most homes in Townsend get power from Delmarva Power, where residential customers pay an average of 18.79¢/kWh including all charges. The Delaware average is 17.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Townsend: Delaware Electric Cooperative (14.15¢), Town of Middletown (17.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Townsend?
About $167 a month, based on 890 kWh a month (the average for Delmarva Power customers) at 18.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Townsend, DE?
3 utilities serve Townsend's ZIP codes: Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative, Town of Middletown. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Townsend?
In 2025, customers in New Castle County averaged 3 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-29, when 27,045 customers (14.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.