Delaware Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Delaware is 18.48¢/kWh (the 19th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $197.81, per EIA data. That rate is 0.2¢ above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 16.82 | 183.25 | 1089 |
| September 2025 | 18.12 | 153.23 | 846 |
| October 2025 | 18.31 | 119.23 | 651 |
| November 2025 | 18.81 | 133.01 | 707 |
| December 2025 | 17.12 | 194.91 | 1138 |
| January 2026 | 16.51 | 192.83 | 1168 |
| February 2026 | 16.27 | 196.46 | 1207 |
| March 2026 | 17.64 | 171.35 | 971 |
| April 2026 | 18.79 | 132.57 | 706 |
| May 2026 | 19.38 | 135.94 | 702 |
| June 2026 | 19.29 | 171.43 | 889 |
| July 2026 | 18.48 | 197.81 | 1070 |
Delaware vs the U.S. average
| Delaware | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 18.48¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $197.81 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 1070 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +11.5% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +56.1% | +32.4% |
Delaware's average residential rate of 18.48¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 33rd of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +11.5% (Delaware) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +56.1% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 1070 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Delaware's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Delaware
Average effective rates and bills for Delaware's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | 18.99 | 218.59 | 1,151 | 281,055 |
| Delaware Electric Cooperative | 14.93 | 122.12 | 818 | 109,371 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Delaware rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Delaware's average rate of 18.48¢/kWh is about $184.80. The state's actual average usage is 1070 kWh/month, which is what produces the $197.81 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Delaware gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.