Town of Smyrna electricity rates
Municipal utility · Delaware
Town of Smyrna is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 6,546 homes in Delaware. Its residential customers pay an average of 16.13¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 10% 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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Town of Smyrna bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $80.65 |
| 1,000 kWh | $161.30 |
| 1,500 kWh | $241.95 |
| 2,000 kWh | $322.60 |
Town of Smyrna rate history
2015–2025: +2% change in the average residential rate (15.28¢ → 15.53¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Town of Smyrna 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 Town of Smyrna's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 234 | 60 | 27,045 | 2025-01-29 |
| Kent | 52 | 31 | 4,130 | 2025-12-14 |
Town of Smyrna service area
Town of Smyrna serves 2 counties in Delaware.
Kent, New Castle
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 93% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Town of Smyrna at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $17,469,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 112,470 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 17457 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Town of Smyrna's electricity rate?
Town of Smyrna residential customers pay an average of 16.13¢ 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 9% below the Delaware average of 17.79¢ and 10% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Town of Smyrna electric bill?
About $231 a month. The average Town of Smyrna home uses 1,432 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $161.
How many customers does Town of Smyrna have?
Town of Smyrna serves 6,546 residential customers in Delaware, across 2 counties.
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 Town of Smyrna before making decisions.