Electricity rates in Delaware
See the latest average electricity prices in Delaware and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.18
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.18
per kWh
Commercial
$0.14
per kWh
Industrial
$0.12
per kWh
vs US average
+1%
more expensive
Price rank
#19
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$164
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Delaware compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Delaware
Estimated energy cost at Delaware's average residential rate of $0.18/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $101.64 | $1,219.68/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $129.36 | $1,552.32/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $166.32 | $1,995.84/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $212.52 | $2,550.24/yr |
Delaware electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Delaware's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$120.88
600 kWh · ≈ $3.97/day
Per day
$3.97
Per year
$1,450.56
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy92%
- Fixed charge8%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Delaware: common questions
Delaware's average residential electricity price is $0.18 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 1% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #19 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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