City of Seaford electricity rates
Municipal utility · Delaware
City of Seaford is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 4,474 homes in Delaware. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.97¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 11% 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 Seaford bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $79.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $159.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $239.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $319.40 |
City of Seaford residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIALtime-of-use | 2013-07-01 | $4.00 | 15.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Seaford rate history
2015–2025: +6% change in the average residential rate (14.53¢ → 15.37¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Seaford | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 52 | 102 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.47 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 111 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 52 | 73 | 121 |
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 Seaford'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 Seaford service area
City of Seaford serves Sussex County in Delaware.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Seaford at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,331,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 112,737 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 16852 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Seaford's electricity rate?
City of Seaford residential customers pay an average of 15.97¢ 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 10% below the Delaware average of 17.79¢ and 11% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Seaford electric bill?
About $335 a month. The average City of Seaford home uses 2,100 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $160.
How many customers does City of Seaford have?
City of Seaford serves 4,474 residential customers in Delaware, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Seaford?
In 2019, the average City of Seaford customer was without power for 52 min (SAIDI) over 0.47 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 52 min. The Delaware average was 102 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Seaford offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including RESIDENTIAL. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Seaford before making decisions.