Delaware Electricity Emission Factor 2023

EPA eGRID2023 Rev2 · RFCE subregion · Clean

Delaware's electricity grid has a CO2e emission factor of 599.2 lb/MWh (0.2718 kg/kWh) - 22% cleaner than the US average. The grid is 40% carbon-free and 4% renewable. These are the official EPA eGRID2023 values used for GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting.

599.2
lb CO2e / MWh
0.2718
kg CO2e / kWh
40%
Carbon-free
4%
Renewable

eGRID Subregion: RFCE

Delaware is entirely within the RFCE (RFC East) eGRID subregion.

Generation Mix

Solar1.0%
Wind1.0%
Nuclear36.4%
Hydro1.1%
Natural Gas54.1%
Coal4.7%
Biomass0.9%
Other Fossil0.7%

Electricity cost in Delaware

Latest monthly state-level average rate (EIA Form 861, 2026-04):

Sector$/kWh
Residential$0.1879
Commercial$0.1331
Industrial$0.0974
All sectors$0.1499

State-level averages, not utility-specific tariffs. For exact pricing, check your utility's published rate schedule.

24-hour grid carbon profile

Average hourly CO2e intensity across the last 7 days from PJM Interconnection (DE's balancing authority). Red = dirtiest, green = cleanest. Data: EIA-930 (~24h lag).

Hours in local standard time. Swing: 1.16× between cleanest (09:00 local) and dirtiest (22:00 local).

Read full guide on hourly grid carbon intensity →

Derived metrics for Delaware

kWh to CO2 Calculator - Delaware

Using Delaware average: 599.2 lb CO2e/MWh = 0.2718 kg/kWh. Source: EPA eGRID2023.

How to Use Delaware's Emission Factor for Scope 2 Reporting

For GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting, multiply each facility's electricity consumption by the emission factor for its ZIP code's eGRID subregion. All Delaware facilities use the RFCE factor: 599.17 lb CO2e/MWh.

curl "https://emission-factors.com/api/lookup?zip=YOUR_ZIP"

Compare with Other States

Maryland
788 lb/MWh
New Jersey
421 lb/MWh
Pennsylvania
758 lb/MWh
Virginia
724 lb/MWh
Delaware
599 lb/MWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delaware's electricity emission factor?

Delaware's EPA eGRID2023 electricity emission factor is 599.2 lb CO2e per MWh (0.2718 kg per kWh). This is 22% cleaner than the US national average.

How do I calculate Scope 2 emissions for a Delaware facility?

Multiply the facility's annual kWh consumption by 0.2718 to get kg CO2e. Divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. For facilities spanning multiple Delaware subregions, use the emission factors API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

How clean is Delaware's electricity grid?

Delaware's grid is 40% carbon-free and 4% renewable. At 599 lb CO2e/MWh, it is 22% cleaner than the US average of 770.9 lb/MWh.

Get exact emission factors by ZIP code

33,616 ZIP codes · All 27 eGRID subregions · CO2e, NOx, SO2, generation mix

Read the API docs · Scope 2 calculation guide