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.
$0.19
per kWh · EIA, Jun 2026
Residential
$0.19
per kWh
Commercial
$0.14
per kWh
Industrial
$0.12
per kWh
vs US average
+5%
more expensive
Price rank
#18
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$171
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Delaware compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in Delaware
Estimated energy cost at Delaware's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$96.45
≈ $1,157.4/year
900 kWh / month
$173.61
≈ $2,083.32/year
1200 kWh / month
$231.48
≈ $2,777.76/year
Delaware electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Delaware's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$125.74
600 kWh · ≈ $4.13/day
Per day
$4.13
Per year
$1,508.88
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy92%
- Fixed charge8%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in Delaware
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a Delaware benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.
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