Homes in Delaware pay an average of 19.29¢ per kWh, 5% above the national average of 18.34¢. Enter your bill to see where you stand.
Delaware ranks 34th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for residential electricity. At 19.29¢/kWh, it sits 5% above the national average of 18.34¢, and prices are up 6.2% over the past year.
The typical Delaware household uses about 886 kWh a month and pays around $171. Delaware has the lowest rate in the Northeast region.
Delaware lets households buy the electricity itself from a electric supplier, while Delmarva Power and Delaware Electric Cooperative keep delivering power, reading meters and handling outages. The program is overseen by the Delaware Public Service Commission.
If you've never shopped, you're on Standard Offer Service from your utility. Most Delaware homes are served by Delmarva Power; check its Standard Offer Service price before comparing supplier offers.
With a typical Delaware bill of about $171, supply is roughly $94 of it. A supply price 10% below your current default rate would save about $9 a month ($113 a year); delivery charges don't change.
Have your utility account number ready, compare offers on the Public Service Commission's list of licensed suppliers, and sign up with the supplier you choose. The supplier arranges the switch with your utility and your power isn't interrupted. Note when any fixed rate ends, because many suppliers then move you to a variable rate.
Your utility delivers the power and stays the same whichever supplier you choose. Its name is at the top of your bill.
| Utility | Main service area |
|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | Most of Delaware's population, including Wilmington |
Delaware opened its market with the Electric Utility Restructuring Act of 1999. Today the Delaware Public Service Commission oversees the market.
The average residential rate in Delaware is 19.29 cents per kWh as of September 2026, 5% above the national average of 18.34¢, and about $171 a month for a typical home.
If you haven't chosen a supplier, you're on Standard Offer Service from your utility. It's the price any supplier offer needs to beat.
The Delaware Public Service Commission. You can compare offers on the Public Service Commission's list of licensed suppliers.
Averages are EIA residential revenue divided by kWh sold, September 2026. Your rate depends on your utility, plan and season. See average rates for all 50 states.