Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Delaware is 17.64¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 14.11¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 11.05¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Delaware is about $171 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 971 kWh at a residential rate of 17.64¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

At 17.64¢ per kWh, Delaware's residential electricity rate is 6.3% lower than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 32nd-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Delaware has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.