Electricity Price History in Delaware
Electricity cost depends on monthly usage and your state's rate. Below are historical rate trends and price change metrics for Delaware. Data comes from EIA residential retail sales.
Current rate
17.18 ¢/kWh
1-year increase
+2.0%
5-year increase
+38.3%
Price Trend
Summary
Electricity prices in Delaware have increased 38.3% over the past 5 years. One year ago the rate was 16.79¢/kWh; it is now 17.18¢/kWh. Five years ago the rate was 12.38¢/kWh.
More Data & Comparisons
- Electricity cost in Delaware — Rates, value score, affordability
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- Electricity cost calculator for Delaware — Usage-based estimates
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much have electricity prices increased in Delaware?
- Electricity prices in Delaware have increased 38.3% over the past 5 years. The 1-year increase is 2.0%. The annualized 5-year increase is approximately 6.7% per year.
- Why do electricity prices change?
- Electricity prices change due to fuel costs (natural gas, coal, renewables), transmission and distribution investments, regulatory policies, demand patterns, and weather. State-level rates also reflect local generation mix and market structure.
- Are electricity prices rising faster than inflation?
- It varies by state and period. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that electricity prices have often risen faster than overall inflation in recent years due to grid modernization, renewable mandates, and fuel cost volatility. Compare your state's annualized increase to CPI inflation.