What is the average electric bill in Delaware?

About $151 a month in 2024, for roughly 911 kWh at an all-in average of 16.57¢/kWh (EIA). That's 9 dollars above the U.S. average of $142.

Is Delaware's electricity expensive?

Delaware's all-in price is 16.57¢/kWh — 0.1¢ above the U.S. average. The price is actually on the lower side; it's the high usage that drives the bill up.

How can I lower my electric bill in Delaware?

Check whether a supplier is overcharging you versus your utility's default rate (a fixable overcharge), use the cost calculator to find your biggest loads, and see if you qualify for bill assistance. None of these erase a structural rate increase, but together they help.

Average electric bill · Delaware

Average electric bill in Delaware

The average Delaware household paid about $151 a month for electricity in 2024 — using around 911 kWh at an all-in 16.57¢/kWh. That's roughly $9 above the U.S. average. Here's what's behind it.

Avg bill

$151

above U.S.

Avg use

911

kWh/mo · above U.S.

All-in price

16.57¢

per kWh · above U.S.

Why Delaware's bill lands where it does

A mid-range price (16.57¢) paired with high usage (911 kWh) lifts Delaware's bill above the national average.

It's worth separating the two: a bill is price × usage. Delaware's price is 16.57¢/kWh (0.1¢ above average) and its usage is 911 kWh (48 kWh above average). The usage is doing the work here, not the rate.

What makes up that 16.57¢/kWh

The all-in price isn't all "the electricity." Of Delaware's 16.57¢/kWh, the supply (generation) portion — the part you can sometimes shop — averages around 13.69¢ across the utilities we track, roughly 83% of it. The rest is delivery, fixed charges, and taxes, which you can't shop.

How to lower your Delaware bill

See where your kWh goes. Most of the bill is usage, so find your biggest loads. Appliance cost calculator →
Check the supply rate. Delaware has retail choice — if a supplier charges more than the default rate, that's a fixable overcharge. Run the free audit →
If the bill is more than you can cover, there's assistance and shutoff protection. Bill help in Delaware →

Common questions

What is the average electric bill in Delaware?: About $151 a month in 2024, for roughly 911 kWh at an all-in average of 16.57¢/kWh (EIA). That's 9 dollars above the U.S. average of $142.
Why is the electric bill in Delaware high?: A mid-range price (16.57¢) paired with high usage (911 kWh) lifts Delaware's bill above the national average.
Is Delaware's electricity expensive?: Delaware's all-in price is 16.57¢/kWh — 0.1¢ above the U.S. average. The price is actually on the lower side; it's the high usage that drives the bill up.
How can I lower my electric bill in Delaware?: Check whether a supplier is overcharging you versus your utility's default rate (a fixable overcharge), use the cost calculator to find your biggest loads, and see if you qualify for bill assistance. None of these erase a structural rate increase, but together they help.

Source: EIA, 2024 average monthly bill (all-in: supply + delivery + charges + taxes). State averages update annually; your bill depends on your home and usage. Compare all states →