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Delaware Energy Fund

The Delaware Energy Fund was established through House Substitute 1 to House Bill 50 sponsored by Representative Heffernan, Senator Hansen, and other representatives and senators and signed by Governor Matt Meyer on July 16, 2025.

The Delaware Energy Fund provides assistance to consumers whose household income is less than 350% of the federal poverty level and will be funded and administered by Energize Delaware, otherwise known as the Sustainable Energy Utility.

Have questions about the program? Call 888-735-1510

If you have utility billing questions or utility metering questions, call your energy utility. This fund cannot assist with billing and meter related questions the way your local utility can assist. If you are unsatisfied with their response, you may reach out to the Division of the Public Advocate. 

How to Qualify

  • Active income eligible residential utility customer other than Delmarva Power customers (see Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund)
SCHEDULE AN HEC2 APPOINTMENT

Income Qualifications

Household/
Family Size		 275% Monthly Income 350% Monthly Income
1 43,037.50 3,586.46 54,775.00 4,564.58
2 58,162.50 4,846.88 74,025.00 6,168.75
3 73,287.50 6,107.29 93,275.00 7,772.92
4 88,412.50 7,367.71 112,525.00 9,377.08
5 103,537.50 8,628.13 131,775.00 10,981.25
6 118,662.50 9,888.54 151,025.00 12,585.42
7 133,787.50 11,148.96 170,275.00 14,189.58
8 148,912.50 12,409.38 189,525.00 15,793.75
9 164,037.50 13,669.79 208,775.00 17,397.92
10 179,162.50 14,930.21 228,025.00 19,002.08
11 194,287.50 16,190.63 247,275.00 20,606.25
12 209,412.50 17,451.04 266,525.00 22,210.42
13 224,537.50 18,711.46 285,775.00 23,814.58
14 239,662.50 19,971.88 305,025.00 25,418.75

Fund Allocation Details

  • One-time per household; up to $300 in utility bill assistance
  • Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Approved grants will be credited to customers’ account where applicable
  • Delmarva Power customers may be eligible to participate in the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund.
  • Customers may NOT apply to Delaware Energy Fund and Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund.

Additional Resources

LIHEAP

A federally funded program that helps vulnerable populations stay safe and healthy through initiatives that assist households, and individuals, with their energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and energy-related home repairs. Click here for more information.

2-1-1

Delaware 211 connects people in Delaware to essential resources throughout the state. Their service is free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.

Weatherization Assistance Program

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers a free Weatherization Assistance Program to help establish comfortable, energy-saving homes. Click here for more information.

Delmarva Power Single Stop

Single Stop connects you to essential support services, making it simple to access healthcare, nutritional assistance, and educational aid.

FAQ

Where can I apply for the Delmarva Customer Relief Fund or the Delaware Energy Fund?

Both the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund and Delaware Energy Fund require customers to participate in an Energize Delaware energy efficiency program. For Delmarva Power customers, the requirement is to participate in the Energize Delaware Home Energy Checkup and Counseling (HEC2) program. You can learn more and sign up for an HEC2 visit here.

Delaware Energy Fund customers are also required to participate in an Energize Delaware energy efficiency program and may participate in the HEC2 (see above for link) or Home Performance with Energy Star® programs. To learn more or sign up for the Home Performance with Energy Star® program visit here.

Can I apply for both the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund and Delaware Energy Fund?

No, customers are only eligible to participate in one program and may not participate in both programs. Eligible Delmarva Power customers will participate in the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund and all other utility customers may be eligible for the Delaware Energy Fund.

When the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund has been expended, Delmarva Power customers may qualify for the Delaware Energy Fund so long as they meet program qualifications.

Is there a deadline to apply?

There is no deadline to apply to either the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund or the Delaware Energy Fund. Programs will be available until funds run out.

How do I know if I’m eligible?

Delmarva Power customers should visit our Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund page here.

All other utility customers should visit our Delaware Energy Fund page here.

How will customers receive relief?

Delmarva Power customers will be credited on their Delmarva Power account.

All other utility customers will be credited on their utility account where applicable.

Why is the Sustainable Energy Utility involved in this?

The Delaware Energy Fund was established this year through collaboration between Governor Meyer, legislators, utilities, community organizations, and the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) d.b.a. Energize Delaware. The SEU manages the Delaware Energy Fund and will administer the grants through the funds and assist customers with applying for an energy efficiency program.