Tropical storms and hurricanes top Delaware's list of costly weather threats to the power supply, so plan for multi-day outages. This page lists installers by city and shows how to confirm a license with the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners before you hire.
Find an Installer by City
Don't see your city? Many installers serve a wide area. Check the nearest city, or ask us for help.
Installers Serving Delaware
We're still vetting installers in Delaware. In the meantime, our team can help you plan a system and explain what to look for in an installer.
Home Backup in Delaware: What to Know
Outages and the Delaware Grid
FEMA's National Risk Index puts expected annual losses in Delaware from hurricanes at about $52 million, more than any other weather hazard that commonly knocks out power. Cold waves and heat waves come next, and Sussex County has the highest hurricane losses in the state.
Utilities
Delmarva Power serves much of Delaware, with the Delaware Electric Cooperative in the south and municipal utilities in cities such as Dover and Newark.
Incentives and Utility Programs
Delaware's Solar and Storage Pilot, part of the state Green Energy Program, offers a grant of $250 per kWh of battery capacity, up to $6,000, for Delmarva Power customers who buy and own a battery installed with solar, under guidelines effective August 11, 2026. Funding is limited, so check the current guidelines before you buy.
Checking an Installer's License
Delaware's Board of Electrical Examiners, in the Division of Professional Regulation, licenses master, limited, residential and journeyperson electricians. Verify a license on the state's online license look-up.
Permits and Inspections
Electrical inspections in Delaware are done by licensed third-party inspection agencies, which the board lists on its website. Ask your installer which agency will inspect the job.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Backup Installer
- Are you licensed for this work in Delaware? Ask for the license number and check it with the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners.
- Will you pull the permits and schedule the inspections? Permitted work protects your insurance and resale value.
- Have you installed this type of system before? Ask about battery, generator or transfer-switch projects like yours, and which brands.
- Will you install equipment I buy myself? Many installers will. Some only install what they sell. Ask before you buy.
- What's included in the quote? Look for the equipment, panel work, transfer switch, permits, utility paperwork and haul-away.
- What warranty do you provide on your workmanship? It's separate from the manufacturer's equipment warranty.
- How will the system switch over in an outage? Automatic or manual, and which circuits will be backed up.
- Who services the system after installation?
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Delaware Home Backup FAQs
Do I need a licensed contractor to install a home battery in Delaware?
Are there Delaware incentives for home batteries?
Should I choose a battery, a generator, or both?
Batteries switch over silently and need no fuel, but multi-day outages can drain them. Generators run as long as fuel lasts. Many homes in hurricane areas combine both, recharging the battery from solar or a generator. An installer can size either option to your essential loads.
Can I buy my own equipment and hire a local installer?
Often, yes. Many installers will install customer-supplied equipment, but policies vary. Each listing in this directory shows whether the installer says they do. Confirm with the installer before you buy, and share the exact model so they can plan the installation.
Does Outbound Power install equipment?
No. Outbound Power sells home backup equipment and helps you plan a system. Installation is done by independent, licensed contractors like those listed here.
How are installers chosen for this directory?
Installers apply or are invited. Before listing, we confirm their business identity, check their license with the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners, and confirm their services and service area. Verified installers have also completed an insurance and reputation review. Nobody pays to be listed or for placement. Directory standards →
Installers listed here are independent businesses, not employees or agents of Outbound Power. We check the items described in our directory standards, but we don't supervise or guarantee their work. Confirm licensing, permits, pricing and warranty terms in your written agreement. Listed in alphabetical order; Verified installers appear first. Nobody pays for placement.
