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Electricity Rate in Delaware (2026): 19.29c/kWh Average

The EIA residential electricity price in Delaware is 19.29 cents per kWh as of June 2026, 0.95c above the US average of 18.34c/kWh. The Delaware commercial rate is 14.40c/kWh and the industrial rate is 12.24c/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A).

Residential Rate
19.29ยข
per kWh
vs US Avg
+5%
0.95c above
Avg Monthly Bill
$159
929 kWh
Provider Choice
Yes
Can switch suppliers

Delaware Electricity Rate: What You Need to Know

Delaware electricity averages 19.29 cents per kWh for residential customers as of June 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 0.95c above the US average of 18.34c/kWh. The average monthly bill for Delaware households is $159 based on typical usage of 929 kWh.

Generation mix: Natural gas 70%, renewables 15%, nuclear 15%. The fuel mix is a primary driver of electricity rates - states with abundant hydro or nuclear tend to have lower rates, while states dependent on imported petroleum (Hawaii) or natural gas pay more.

Year-over-year change: Delaware rates rose 6.2% year-over-year as of June 2026. This compares to the US average increase of 5% over the same period.

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Your Delaware Electricity Bill Components

Energy charge (929 kWh x 19.29c)$179.20
Fixed customer charge (estimated)~$10.00
Estimated monthly total$189.20
Delaware Rate by Sector - June 2026
Residential (US 18.34c)19.29c
Commercial (US 14.19c)14.40c
Industrial (US 9.17c)12.24c
Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Dominant Utility
Delmarva Power
Adjacent States
Maryland21.84c
New Jersey24.95c
Pennsylvania21.73c
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Electric Utilities in Delaware: 52 Listed (2024 EIA-861)

EIA's Form 861 census records 52 entities with 2024 retail electricity sales in Delaware: 6 distribution utilities filing the full form, 5 small utilities filing the short form (EIA-861S), and 41 competitive energy-only suppliers. By ownership: 41 retail power marketer, 9 municipal, 1 investor owned, 1 cooperative. The state-wide average realised residential price in 2024 was 16.57 cents per kWh across 469,772 residential customers and 5,174,514 MWh of sales; EIA's latest monthly figure is 19.29c (June 2026). The largest utility by residential accounts served (bundled plus delivery-only) is Delmarva Power with 301,950 (17.23c per kWh, 61.6% of state residential sales by MWh). 6 of the 6 distribution utilities have a detail page; the rest are listed here only.

Distribution utilities (6), ranked by residential accounts served (bundled + delivery-only), 2024; residential price = bundled service where offered
#UtilityOwnershipRes. accountsResidentialCommercialCounties
1Delmarva Poweralso MDInvestor Owned301,95017.23c16.54c3
2Delaware Electric CooperativeCooperative104,83914.22c13.85c2
3City of Dover (DE)Municipal21,60115.52c12.98c1
4City of Newark (DE)Municipal11,88818.99c17.49c1
5Town of Middletown (DE)Municipal9,07117.12c18.45c1
6City of Milford (DE)Municipal7,16915.17c14.16c2
Competitive energy-only suppliers (41): energy charge only, delivery billed by the local utility
SupplierTypeRes. customers (energy-only)Energy-only res.Energy-only com.
Reliant Energy Northeast LLC10 statesRetail Power Marketer4,04914.32cn/a
Inspire Energy Holdings, LLC9 statesRetail Power Marketer3,55512.71c15.90c
Direct Energy Services13 statesRetail Power Marketer3,20112.27c10.25c
CleanChoice Energy, Inc.9 statesRetail Power Marketer3,04414.75c16.21c
SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC13 statesRetail Power Marketer2,26015.85cn/a
WGL Energy Services, Inc.5 statesRetail Power Marketer1,99510.36c8.31c
Residents Energy, LLC7 statesRetail Power Marketer1,67314.33c14.46c
Just Energy Solutions Inc.6 statesRetail Power Marketer1,51513.21cn/a
Rushmore Energy, LLC6 statesRetail Power Marketer1,13710.78cn/a
Spark Energy, LP4 statesRetail Power Marketer88112.52c8.16c
Clearview Electric Inc.12 statesRetail Power Marketer77017.11c20.00c
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc18 statesRetail Power Marketer7129.97c7.21c
XOOM Energy Delaware, LLCRetail Power Marketer36214.11c14.20c
Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC12 statesRetail Power Marketer29213.63c11.89c
Palmco Power DE, LLCRetail Power Marketer24818.86cn/a
NextEra Energy Services, LLC13 statesRetail Power Marketer21114.61c6.09c
Discount Power Inc (CT)7 statesRetail Power Marketer20319.11cn/a
Nordic Energy Services, LLC10 statesRetail Power Marketer19712.62c13.88c
Stream Energy Delaware, LLCRetail Power Marketer17215.69c15.88c
Park Power LLC6 statesRetail Power Marketer13922.38cn/a
RPA Energy, Inc.7 statesRetail Power Marketer12921.20cn/a
Atlantic Energy LLC10 statesRetail Power Marketer11720.65c21.15c
Titan Gas LLC9 statesRetail Power Marketer10812.37c9.07c
MidAmerican Energy Services, LLC10 statesRetail Power Marketer825.48c6.34c
ResCom Energy, LLC3 statesRetail Power Marketer4910.76cn/a
Energywell LLC13 statesRetail Power Marketer3111.16c12.67c
First Point Power, LLC8 statesRetail Power Marketer1417.44c17.33c
Greenlight Energy Inc.7 statesRetail Power Marketer1411.76cn/a
Freepoint Energy Solutions LLC9 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a9.39c
MP2 Energy LLC15 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a5.85c
AEP Energy7 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a7.65c
Direct Energy Business17 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a9.13c
ENGIE Resources LLC14 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a7.78c
SmartestEnergy US LLC11 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a8.66c
CPV Retail Energy LP7 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a7.19c
UGI Energy Services, LLC6 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a7.43c
Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC18 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a6.74c
Champion Energy Services14 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a6.25c
BP Energy Retail LLC16 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/a9.79c
Messer Energy Services, Inc.6 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/an/a
PBF Power Marketing3 statesRetail Power Marketer0n/an/a
Small utilities filing the EIA-861S short form (5): totals across all sectors, no residential split+
UtilityOwnershipCustomers (all)Avg price (all)Counties
Town of Smyrna (DE)Municipal6,47815.15c2
City of Seaford- (DE)Municipal4,38315.11c1
City of Lewes (DE)Municipal4,01714.64c1
New Castle Municipal Serv CommMunicipal2,92413.94c1
Town of Clayton (DE)Municipal1,82116.78c1
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Source and method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 Annual, 2024 final data (public domain), retrieved 28 August 2026; prices are average realised revenue per kWh, not tariffs. Final 2024 file f8612024.zip (released 3 December 2025) from the EIA-861 detailed data files. Preliminary 2025 figures come from the early-release file f8612025er.zip (4 August 2026), which EIA has not yet validated; they are labelled as such wherever shown and never mixed into a final figure.

Delaware Electricity: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the electricity rate in Delaware in 2026?+
The average residential electricity rate in Delaware is 19.29 cents per kWh as of June 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 0.95c above the US average of 18.34c/kWh (+5%). The average monthly electricity bill in Delaware is approximately $159 based on 929 kWh typical monthly usage.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Delaware?+
The average commercial electricity rate in Delaware is 14.40 cents per kWh as of June 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A). That compares with the US commercial average of 14.19c/kWh. Commercial rates apply to businesses, offices, schools, and retail. They are usually lower per kWh than residential rates, but a commercial bill can still be much larger because of higher volume and demand charges.
What is the industrial electricity rate in Delaware?+
The average industrial electricity rate in Delaware is 12.24 cents per kWh as of June 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A), versus a US industrial average of 9.17c/kWh. Industrial customers such as factories, manufacturers, and large facilities pay the lowest per-kWh price of the three EIA sectors because they buy power at high volume, often at higher voltage, under demand-based rate structures.
Can I switch electricity providers in Delaware?+
Yes - Delaware is a deregulated state. Delaware Public Service Commission - competitive supply available The local utility (Delmarva Power) still delivers the electricity; only the generation/supply charge is competitive.
What is the average monthly electricity bill in Delaware?+
The average Delaware household uses approximately 929 kWh per month. At 19.29c/kWh plus approximately $10 in fixed charges, the average monthly bill is $159. This varies by season (higher in summer for cooling-dominant states like Florida, higher in winter for heating-dominant states).
What is the primary electricity source in Delaware?+
Delaware's generation mix is primarily Natural gas 70%, renewables 15%, nuclear 15%. This fuel mix is a key factor in the state's electricity rate - states relying on hydro or nuclear typically have lower rates, while states heavily dependent on natural gas or petroleum (like Hawaii) face higher costs.
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