🚧 Traffic Alert: Second Street Closure – Wednesday, June 4 🚧

Second Street, from Savannah Road to Market Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic on Wednesday, June 4 starting at 7:00 AM for pipe and sinkhole repairs. The closure is expected to last most of the day. Pedestrian access will remain open throughout the work zone.
Please plan accordingly and use alternate driving routes. Thank you for your patience as we complete this important repair.

Lewes BPW is committed to providing reliable and affordable electric service to our community. Our electric tariff outlines the rates, fees, and service terms approved by the BPW Board, ensuring transparency and fairness in our billing practices.


📄 What Is an Electric Tariff?

An electric tariff is a legally approved document that details:

  • Rate classes (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)
  • Base rates and usage charges
  • Connection and service fees
  • Billing terms and late fees
  • Rules for service delivery and disconnection

This tariff ensures that all customers are billed consistently and fairly, reflecting the true cost of electric service provision.

Current Rates Effective with May 2025 bills

Rate ClassReady to Serve Single PhaseReady to Serve Three-PhaseEnergy Charges
Demand Charge
Residential$21.00$35.80$0.13434 per kWh
Commercial$41.00$60.50$0.15014 per kWh
Industrial$145.00$161.20$0.08648 per kWH Per kW of Billing Demand  $ 10.00 per kW

Find your rate type below to get the full breakdown:

Residential (Domestic) Electric Service

Commercial (Small General) Electric Service

Industrial (Large General) Electric Service