Quick answer
Delaware Electric Cooperative members can't join the Delmarva Power community solar program. The Co-op sells its own Co-op Community Solar option, a separate product with its own terms. Customers of city utilities can't join either, even if a project is in their town.
Sources: PSC Regulation 3013, §10.11 · Delaware Electric Cooperative
Can Delaware Electric Co-op members join?
No. The Delaware program covered on this site is open only to customers with a Delmarva Power account in Delaware. The PSC rule leaves Delaware Electric Cooperative members and municipal utility customers out of it.
This isn't about where you live. It's about which utility sends your electric bill.
Sources: PSC Regulation 3013, §1.0, §2.1.4 and §10.11 · Delaware PSC consumer information
How does the Co-op compare with Delmarva for community solar?
| Delmarva Power (Delaware) | Delaware Electric Cooperative | City or town utility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can you join the Delmarva community solar program? | Yes, with the account in your own name | No | No |
| Community solar option | Subscriptions to PSC-certified projects, credited on your Delmarva bill | Co-op Community Solar, sold by the Co-op | Not part of this program. Ask your town's utility. |
| Rules that apply | Delaware Code Title 26, Chapter 10 and PSC Regulation 3013 | Not covered by Regulation 3013. Check the Co-op's terms. | Not covered by Regulation 3013. Ask your utility. |
| Sign-up fee or credit check | Projects can't require either for residential subscribers | Check the Co-op's terms | Ask your utility |
| Where the projects are | In Delmarva's Delaware service territory | See the Co-op's website | Ask your utility |
Sources: 26 Del. C. §1022(c)(1) · PSC Regulation 3013, §1.0, §2.1.4 and §10.11 · Delaware Electric Cooperative
How do I tell which utility sends my bill?
- Find the company name at the top of your electric bill.
- If it says Delaware Electric Cooperative, you're a Co-op member. This program isn't open to you.
- If it shows a city or town name, you're a city utility customer. This program isn't open to you either.
- If it says Delmarva Power, you may be able to join. See who can join community solar in Delaware.
What is the Co-op's own community solar option?
Delaware Electric Cooperative sells its own option called Co-op Community Solar. It is a separate product with its own terms, set by the Co-op. We don't sell it, and we are not connected with the Co-op. For prices and terms, go to the source:
See Co-op Community Solar on delaware.coop
Source: Delaware Electric Cooperative
What if I'm a city-utility customer?
Customers of Delaware's municipal electric utilities can't join this program. If your town runs your electric service, ask your town's utility what it offers. DEMEC lists its member city utilities on its website.
Find your city utility at DEMEC
Sources: PSC Regulation 3013, §10.11 · DEMEC
What if a solar farm is in my town but I'm not on Delmarva?
Location doesn't decide. Only customers with a Delmarva Power account in Delaware can subscribe, wherever the project sits. A project near your home doesn't make you eligible if the Co-op or a city utility sends your bill.
Source: PSC Regulation 3013, §1.0 and §2.1.4
Common questions
Can a renter in Co-op territory join Delmarva Power community solar?
No. You need a Delmarva Power account in Delaware in your own name. Renting or owning doesn't change that.
Does Free Solar DE sell the Co-op's option?
No. We work only with Delmarva Power customers in Delaware. For the Co-op's option, contact the Co-op.
My bill says Delmarva Power. What now?
You may be able to join. Start with who can join and how the Delmarva bill credit works.