Average electric bill in Delaware
The average home in Delaware paid $157.80 a month for electricity in 2025: 920 kWh a month at 17.15¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $7.12 more than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 15 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in Delaware was 18.70¢ per kWh, 1.85¢ higher than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $157.80
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 920 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 18.70¢
- per kWh · +11.0% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 15 of 51
- price rank 18, use rank 24
Delaware electricity prices now
| Period | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18.70¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 16.85¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 17.98¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 17.15¢ | 17.23¢ |
Average bill by utility in Delaware
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 7 of 7 companies by number of homes.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva PowerInvestor Owned | 278,793 | 890 | 18.16¢ | $161.72 |
| Delaware Electric CooperativeCooperative | 108,801 | 1,054 | 13.89¢ | $146.37 |
| City of Dover - (DE)Municipal | 21,793 | 813 | 16.16¢ | $131.42 |
| Adjustment 2025, estimated by EIA | 13,548 | 1,061 | 16.85¢ | $178.69 |
| City of Newark - (DE)Municipal | 11,925 | 686 | 19.75¢ | $135.43 |
| Town of Middletown - (DE)Municipal | 9,193 | 912 | 16.64¢ | $151.82 |
| City of Milford - (DE)Municipal | 7,504 | 926 | 15.86¢ | $146.96 |
kWh by month in Delaware
The average kWh of a Delaware home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in July (1,300 kWh) and the least in October (685 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,063 | |
| February | 927 | |
| March | 834 | |
| April | 750 | |
| May | 751 | |
| June | 967 | |
| July | 1,300 | |
| August | 1,186 | |
| September | 855 | |
| October | 685 | |
| November | 758 | |
| December | 1,058 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Find your utility. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in Delaware?
$157.80 a month in 2025, for 920 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in Delaware?
18.70¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (16.85¢ in August 2025), and 17.98¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in Delaware?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in Delaware used the most electricity in July (1,300 kWh on average) and the least in October (685 kWh).