Residential electricity prices in New Castle, DE in October 2024 averaged approximately 17.93 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 6% more than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in New Castle differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in New Castle increased approximately 6%, from 15.81 ¢/kWh to 16.69 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in New Castle in September 2024 averaged 28.78 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 27% more than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of New Castle natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare New Castle natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in New Castle (Delaware) decreased approximately 3%, from 32.43 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 31.38 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The city of New Castle (Delaware) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare New Castle values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of New Castle solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare New Castle levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of New Castle, DE in New Castle County has an approximate population of 5,285. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in New Castle, DE, or for other information related to utilities in New Castle, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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