Delaware Electricity Procurement
Small state, PJM pricing, and strategic Mid-Atlantic location
Also available: Natural Gas Procurement in Delaware
The Delaware Electricity Market
Delaware, though small, operates within the PJM market and offers retail electricity choice for commercial and industrial customers. Its proximity to major load centers and relatively straightforward regulatory environment make it an accessible market for energy procurement.
Grid Operator: PJM
PJM Interconnection
Retail choice since: 1999
Key Market Concepts
Understanding these terms is essential for navigating Delaware's electricity market:
Delaware's pricing zone within PJM. Delmarva Power's zone reflects local transmission constraints and load patterns.
PJM's capacity market design requiring resources to perform during emergency conditions or face penalties.
Costs associated with moving power across constrained transmission paths. Delaware's peninsula location can create congestion.
Delaware's Renewable Portfolio Standard requires increasing percentages of renewable energy supply.
What Makes Delaware Unique
PJM Market Access
Full access to PJM's competitive wholesale market with numerous supplier options.
Small Market Size
Delaware's small load base means individual large users can have significant market impact.
Peninsula Dynamics
The Delmarva Peninsula location creates some transmission constraints but generally stable pricing.
Corporate-Friendly
Delaware's business-friendly reputation extends to energy procurement with reasonable regulatory treatment.
Key Considerations for Delaware Buyers
- PJM capacity obligations based on peak load contribution
- Relatively stable pricing compared to New England markets
- RPS compliance costs are a component of supply pricing
- Peninsula transmission can create locational price differences
- Small state means personalized attention from suppliers
Major Utilities in Delaware
Seasonal Factors
Summer peaks drive capacity costs; moderate winter demand.
Why Choose Eisenbach for DE?
- Licensed and in good standing
- Decades of market experience
- Relationships with local suppliers
- Custom RFP processing within 1 day
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