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
17.18 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost
$171.80
U.S. average cost
$175.70

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MetricValue
Delaware average rate17.18 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost$171.80
U.S. average cost$175.70

Compared to U.S. average

Delaware (1,000 kWh)
$171.80
U.S. (1,000 kWh)
$175.70
Difference
-$3.90

1,000 kWh in Delaware is less expensive by $3.90 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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