What is the average electricity rate in South Bethany, Delaware?

The average residential electricity rate in South Bethany is approximately 19.19¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $135 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in South Bethany?

Natural gas customers in South Bethany pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.50/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves South Bethany, Delaware?

Electricity in South Bethany is distributed by Delmarva Power (Pepco Holdings) and Delaware Electric Cooperative. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves South Bethany?

South Bethany natural gas service is provided by Chesapeake Utilities and Delmarva Power Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do South Bethany electricity rates compare to Delaware averages?

South Bethany's electricity rate of 19.19¢/kWh is below the Delaware state average of 19.38¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in South Bethany?

To start electric service in South Bethany, contact Delmarva Power (Pepco Holdings) and Delaware Electric Cooperative. For gas service, contact Chesapeake Utilities and Delmarva Power Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

South Bethany, Delaware Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in South Bethany, Delaware

South Bethany is a community in Delaware served by Delmarva Power (Pepco Holdings) for electric and Chesapeake Utilities for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Delaware's statewide energy market and the region's mild, humid subtropical climate.

Compared to the Delaware state average of 19.38¢/kWh/kWh, South Bethany's electricity rate of 19.19¢/kWh is 0.19¢ below the Delaware average. As Delaware is a deregulated market, South Bethany residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in South Bethany

Delmarva Power (Pepco Holdings)
Delaware Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in South Bethany

Chesapeake Utilities
Delmarva Power Gas

South Bethany vs Delaware Energy Rates

Metric	South Bethany	Delaware Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	19.19¢	19.38¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.50	$1.43	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$135	$136	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$92	$88	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for South Bethany Residents

As a Delaware city, South Bethany residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Delaware LIHEAP
✅ Delaware Weatherization Assistance
✅ ENERGIZE Delaware
✅ Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility

Energy-Saving Tips for South Bethany Residents

✓ Insulate your attic to at least R-49 to reduce winter heat loss by up to 15%.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set it to 68°F while home, 60°F while sleeping or away.
✓ Seal air leaks around windows and doors before the heating season to cut drafts.
✓ Schedule an annual furnace tune-up every fall to maintain peak efficiency.
✓ Use heavy drapes on north-facing windows during winter to reduce cold air infiltration.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in South Bethany, Delaware

The average residential electricity rate in South Bethany is approximately 19.19¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $135 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in South Bethany pay an average of $92 per month. The rate is approximately $1.50/therm per therm.
Electricity in South Bethany is distributed by Delmarva Power (Pepco Holdings) and Delaware Electric Cooperative. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
South Bethany natural gas service is provided by Chesapeake Utilities and Delmarva Power Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
South Bethany's electricity rate of 19.19¢/kWh is below the Delaware state average of 19.38¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in South Bethany, contact Delmarva Power (Pepco Holdings) and Delaware Electric Cooperative. For gas service, contact Chesapeake Utilities and Delmarva Power Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.