Delaware Electricity Rates
Residential rate
18.79¢/kWh
0% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#19
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$165
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Delaware |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $51.41 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $159.94 |
| Window AC unit | $41.13 |
| Portable AC unit | $50.27 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $68.55 |
| Heat pump water heater | $17.14 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $17.14 |
| Washing machine | $1.43 |
| Dishwasher | $7.43 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $6.85 |
| Chest freezer | $8.00 |
| Electric oven | $14.28 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Delaware
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.88/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Delaware rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.