How Much Does 1,000 kWh Cost in Delaware?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 1,000 kWh in Delaware using the latest statewide residential average rate.

Delaware average rate
16.27 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost
$162.70
U.S. average cost
$182.40

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MetricValue
Delaware average rate16.27 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost$162.70
U.S. average cost$182.40

Compared to U.S. average

Delaware (1,000 kWh)
$162.70
U.S. (1,000 kWh)
$182.40
Difference
-$19.70

1,000 kWh in Delaware is less expensive by $19.70 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: February 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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