Maryland Energy Choice
Price to Compare
To calculate your potential savings, determine the difference between Delmarva Power's "Price to Compare" and the price of other Electric Generation Suppliers participating in the Energy Choice Program by subtracting one from the other. If the supplier’s price is less than the "Price to Compare", you’ll save money. Multiply that difference by your average monthly kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage to determine your average monthly and annual savings.
1. Look at the "Price to Compare" chart to determine your correct rate. (cents per kWh)
| Rate Class | 06/01/08 | 09/01/08 | 06/01/09 | 08/01/09 |
| Small General Service, Type 1 (SGD1) | 11.76 | 11.70 | 11.27 | 11.28 |
| General Service Water Heating, Type 1 (GSW) | 11.34 | 11.56 | 11.38 | 11.15 |
| General Service Space Heating, Type 1 (GSH) | 11.43 | 11.56 | 11.31 | 11.13 |
| Outdoor Recreational Lighting, Type 1 (ORL) | 10.09 | 10.09 | 10.62 | 10.49 |
| Outdoor Lighting, Type 1 (OL) | 9.93 | 9.93 | 10.46 | 10.46 |
| Price to Compare for Type 2 and Type 3 Customers are not provided. Please refer to Delmarva Power's Maryland tariff for month;y charges, rates and SOS price. |
The above prices are rate schedule averages.
2. The following is an example using the SGD1 rate class.
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Delmarva Power's "Price to Compare"/kWh
Prospective Supplier* Price/kWh Difference/kWh
Avg. Monthly kWh Usage Avg. Monthly Savings Avg. Annual Savings |
11.76
- 10.29 = 1.47
X 750 = $11.03 X 12 = $132.36 |
cents/kWh
cents/kWh cents/kWh |
*An example using a fictional price. your savings will differ based on the price of the actual supplier you choose.
3. Use the form below as a calculation worksheet.
Fill in the shaded boxes 1, 2 and 3 to calculate your monthly and annual savings.
| 1. Delmarva Power's Price to Compare kWh | cents/kWh | |
| 2. Suppliers Price to Compare kWh | – | cents/kWh |
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| Difference kWh | = | cents/kWh |
| 3. Average Monthly kWh Usage | × | kWh |
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| Average Monthly savings | = $ | |
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| Average Annual savings | = $ | |
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