DE · ranked #17 in the US
Delaware residential rate: 17.2¢/kWh
That's 4% higher than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Mid-Atlantic humid summers drive the annual peak; retail choice is open but most residential customers stay on Delmarva's default supply.
Estimated cost
A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.
At your rate
What appliances cost in Delaware.
Typical monthly running cost at 17.2¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.
Utilities serving Delaware
- Delmarva Power (Exelon)
- Delaware Electric Cooperative
Deregulation status
full
In Delaware you can shop for an electricity provider separately from the utility that delivers power. Switching suppliers is often the single biggest lever on your monthly bill.
Sources: www.eia.gov · depsc.delaware.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13