Energy Tips and Assistance
Tips for conserving energy at home, in the workplace and clean transportation alternative fuel resources for on the road.
Contact Information
Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
DNREC
100 W. Water Street
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 735-3480
Conservation & Tips

Alternative Fuels Data Center Opens in new window
Compare alternative fuels, incentives and rebates, case studies and more information.
Energy Savers Opens in new window
Energy Savers provides homeowners with tips for saving energy and money at home and on the road.
Energy Efficiency Opens in new window
Learn how energy efficiency and conservation programs can help you in your home or business reduce greenhouse gasses and lower energy costs to benefit all.
EnergyHog Opens in new window
Find tips for saving energy in the home, workplace, energy saving appliances and more.
Tax Credits, Grants, & Rebates

Delaware Renewable Energy Assistance (Green Energy Program) Opens in new window
The Delaware Energy Office offers grants up to 50% of the installed cost of photovoltaic, solar water heating, wind, and geothermal renewable energy technologies.
Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates Opens in new window
Find information about the Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebate Program for Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations installed after May 1, 2023. Review eligibility, program details and the application process.
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit Opens in new window
A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% of qualified expenditures for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer.
The Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program Opens in new window
Discover incentives for Delawareans and Delaware businesses to buy or lease new alternative fuel vehicles. Review the qualifications, steps to applying and additional information.
Get Assistance

Help Hotline Opens in new window
Delaware 2-1-1 provides one central resource for access to the health and human service organizations that offer the support to make a difference.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Opens in new window
The Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP) is a federally funded program for eligible low-income families Opens in new window that need help in meeting their costs of home energy. DEAP provides fuel assistance and crisis assistance.
Chesapeake Utilities Sharing Program Opens in new window
The Sharing Program assists elderly, disabled or fixed-income households with energy costs. Customer donations and matching shareholder contributions are administered by Catholic Charities in Kent and New Castle counties and by the Salvation Army in Sussex County.
Delmarva Power's Budget Billing Opens in new window
With the Budget Billing option, you can avoid seasonal peaks in your electric and/or natural gas bills by dividing your payments evenly over the course of the entire year.
Delmarva Power's Payment Support Assistance Opens in new window
Information about assistance available to Delmarva Power customers, including information about the Salvation Army's Good Neighbor Program, which helps eligible customers in need.
Weatherization Assistance Program Opens in new window
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income households by assessing the energy inefficiency and problem areas of a home. The program provides free assistance with weather stripping and insulation, energy-efficient light bulbs, and other energy-saving measures to eligible households.
Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

Alternative Fueling Station Locations Opens in new window
Find nearby alternative fueling station locations
Clean Fuel and Transportation Initiatives Opens in new window
Clean transportation alternatives for fuel vehicles lower greenhouse gases and support clean air initiatives.
Delaware Workplace Charging Program Opens in new window
Providing workplace charging for electric vehicles can be beneficial to both employers and employees. Rebates and other programs are available to eligible entities.
Fuel-Efficient and Alternative Fuel Vehicles Opens in new window
Looking to buy an alternative fuel vehicle? Learn and compare the differences between alternative fuel vehicles.
FuelEconomy.gov Opens in new window
Review and research U.S. government fuel economy information for vehicles.