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Delaware Electricity Rates
Delaware deregulated electricity in 1999. Delmarva Power is the primary utility serving the state.
Average Residential Rate
18.3¢
per kWh (EIA data)
Near national average
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Choice Program
Delaware Energy Choice
Deregulated since 1999
Residential Customers
450,000
Eligible for choice
Major Utilities in Delaware
These utilities deliver power to Delaware residents. With electricity choice, you can pick your supplier while they handle delivery.
How Delaware Rates Compare
See how Delaware's average residential rate stacks up against other deregulated states.
| State | Avg Rate | vs National | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16.1¢ | -2.0¢ | Compare rates → |
| Virginia | 16.4¢ | -1.7¢ | Coming soon |
| Ohio | 17.9¢ | -0.2¢ | Compare rates → |
| Delaware | 18.3¢ | +0.2¢ | Coming soon |
| Illinois | 18.7¢ | +0.7¢ | Coming soon |
| Michigan | 20.5¢ | +2.4¢ | Coming soon |
| Pennsylvania | 20.5¢ | +2.4¢ | Compare rates → |
| Maryland | 22.3¢ | +4.2¢ | Coming soon |
| New Jersey | 22.6¢ | +4.5¢ | Coming soon |
| Washington DC | 23.9¢ | +5.9¢ | Coming soon |
| New York | 26.9¢ | +8.9¢ | Coming soon |
| New Hampshire | 27.3¢ | +9.2¢ | Coming soon |
| Connecticut | 27.7¢ | +9.6¢ | Coming soon |
| Maine | 29.4¢ | +11.4¢ | Coming soon |
| Rhode Island | 31.2¢ | +13.1¢ | Coming soon |
| Massachusetts | 31.4¢ | +13.3¢ | Compare rates → |
| National Average | 18.07¢ | — | EIA Feb 2026 |
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