The Benefits of Not-for-Profit Power

As a member of Delaware Electric Co-op, you're part of something special. Unlike for-profit utilities, DEC is unique in that our focus is always on the people and places we serve — not profits. The Co-op proudly offers the lowest electric rates in the State! Our mission is to provide all 119,000 members on our lines with affordable, reliable power, and we achieve this in a variety of ways. Through the regular maintenance of our system and the use of innovative technologies to improve it further, our team continues to break reliability records. Each year, we invest in the next generation of Co-op members by providing students in our service territory with educational opportunities — teaching them the importance of electrical safety and the co-op business model — and the chance to earn scholarships. We return millions of dollars in refunds to members each year in the form of capital credits as a return on their investment. At DEC, we are committed to empowering the communities we serve, and it is because of our dedication to member satisfaction that they continue to rank us as one of the top utilities in the country. Affordable rates, excellent reliability, and friendly service – that’s the cooperative difference!