City of Lewes electricity rates
Municipal utility · Delaware
City of Lewes is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,087 homes in Delaware. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.72¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 13% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Lewes bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78.60 | $75.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $157.20 | $137.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $235.80 | $199.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $314.40 | $261.60 |
*Residential (effective 2010-06-01, $14.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Lewes residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2010-06-01 | $14.00 | 12.38¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lewes rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (12.53¢ → 15.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Lewes doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Lewes's counties, customers averaged 102 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 102 | 36 | 11,053 | 2025-07-25 |
City of Lewes service area
City of Lewes serves Sussex County in Delaware.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lewes at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $13,151,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 86,905 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 10935 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lewes's electricity rate?
City of Lewes residential customers pay an average of 15.72¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 12% below the Delaware average of 17.79¢ and 13% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lewes electric bill?
About $278 a month. The average City of Lewes home uses 1,772 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $157.
How many customers does City of Lewes have?
City of Lewes serves 4,087 residential customers in Delaware, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Lewes before making decisions.