Delaware Electric Co-op Beat the Peak saves $3.9M in 2025
Delaware Electric Cooperative’s Beat the Peak program saved members $3.9 million in 2025.
The member-owned electric utility serves more than 300,000 residents in Sussex and Kent counties.
The voluntary program encourages members to reduce energy consumption during peak demand times, helping to keep electricity rates affordable. Throughout the hot summer months, DEC provides alerts to its members when energy costs are at their highest, asking them to conserve power during those times. This partnership has resulted in significant savings – over $46 million total – since the program's start in 2008.
“Our Beat the Peak program is a great example of the cooperative difference in action,” said Rob Book, DEC president and CEO. “Thanks to this partnership with those we serve, we’ve been able to save millions in power costs while continuing to offer the lowest electric rates in the state. We’re also proud that this innovative program is helping people across the country.”
Members receive Beat the Peak alerts via the mobile app, email or automated phone calls. Alerts are also posted on the co-op’s social media pages.
DEC also offers incentives such as billing credits for members who conserve energy during peak periods by actions like delaying the charging of electric vehicles or allowing the co-op to make automatic adjustments to smart thermostats. For more information, go to beatthepeak.coop and delaware.coop.
