STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / DE
Delaware electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 19.38¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate19.38¢
1 month+3.1%
1 year+6.9%
5 years+45.1%
Cost to run common equipment in Delaware
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $28 | $340 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $41 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $47 | $558 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $54 | $651 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $58 | $698 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $35 | $424 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $35 | $419 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $73 | $872 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $10 | $116 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $8 | $91 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $5 | $60 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $8 | $101 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $12 | $140 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $15 | $174 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $6 | $68 |