New Castle Municipal Serv Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Delaware
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 2,952 homes in Delaware. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.33¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% 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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New Castle Municipal Serv Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $153.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $229.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $306.60 |
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Space Heatingtime-of-use | 2015-04-27 | $10.00 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2015-04-27 | $10.00 | 11.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm rate history
2015–2025: +7% change in the average residential rate (13.74¢ → 14.76¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | New Castle Municipal Serv Comm | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 17 | 102 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.16 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 106 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 17 | 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 New Castle Municipal Serv Comm's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 54 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 234 | 60 | 27,045 | 2025-01-29 |
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm service area
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm serves New Castle County in Delaware.
New Castle
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,837,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 73,431 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 13424 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is New Castle Municipal Serv Comm's electricity rate?
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm residential customers pay an average of 15.33¢ 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 14% below the Delaware average of 17.79¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average New Castle Municipal Serv Comm electric bill?
About $318 a month. The average New Castle Municipal Serv Comm home uses 2,073 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $153.
How many customers does New Castle Municipal Serv Comm have?
New Castle Municipal Serv Comm serves 2,952 residential customers in Delaware, across 1 county.
How reliable is New Castle Municipal Serv Comm?
In 2019, the average New Castle Municipal Serv Comm customer was without power for 17 min (SAIDI) over 0.16 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 17 min. The Delaware average was 102 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does New Castle Municipal Serv Comm offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Space Heating. 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 New Castle Municipal Serv Comm before making decisions.