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Delaware Electricity Rates

Delaware deregulated electricity in 1999. Delmarva Power is the primary utility serving the state.

Average Residential Rate

18.1¢

per kWh (EIA data)

Near national average

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About Delaware Electricity Choice

Choice Program

Delaware Energy Choice

Deregulated since 1999

Regulator

Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC)

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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.

Delmarva Power

How Delaware Rates Compare

See how Delaware's average residential rate stacks up against other deregulated states.

State Avg Rate vs National Status
Texas
15.8¢ -2.2¢ Compare rates →
Virginia
16.6¢ -1.4¢ Coming soon
Ohio
17.6¢ -0.5¢ Compare rates →
Delaware
18.1¢ +0.1¢ Coming soon
Illinois
19.1¢ +1.0¢ Coming soon
Pennsylvania
20.5¢ +2.4¢ Compare rates →
Maryland
21.1¢ +3.0¢ Coming soon
Michigan
21.2¢ +3.1¢ Coming soon
New Jersey
23.4¢ +5.3¢ Coming soon
Washington DC
23.7¢ +5.6¢ Coming soon
New York
27.2¢ +9.2¢ Coming soon
New Hampshire
27.8¢ +9.8¢ Coming soon
Maine
28.0¢ +9.9¢ Coming soon
Rhode Island
28.3¢ +10.2¢ Coming soon
Massachusetts
30.4¢ +12.3¢ Compare rates →
Connecticut
30.5¢ +12.4¢ Coming soon
National Average 18.07¢ EIA Sept 2025

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