EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

City of Dover (DE) electricity rates

City of Dover (DE) (municipal) residential customers paid about 17.3¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $126 for 814 kWh a month.

Avg. home price17.3¢per kWh
Residential customers21,601DE, 2024
Avg. monthly use814kWh
Commercial13.0¢per kWh
Industrial9.3¢per kWh

What a month costs with City of Dover (DE)

500 kWh / month$86
900 kWh / month$156
1,200 kWh / month$207

Monthly cost at the average price of 17.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Delaware averageU.S. averageCity of Dover (DE)
Aug 202618.7¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+11%16.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+54%12.1¢
Record high19.4¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$2101,121 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, South Atlantic16.0¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is City of Dover (DE)’s electricity rate?

About 17.3¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average City of Dover (DE) electric bill?

$126 a month in 2024, for an average of 814 kWh (EIA-861).

Is City of Dover (DE) cheaper than the Delaware average?

Yes: 17.3¢ versus the Delaware average of 18.7¢ (Aug 2026).