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

Delaware Electric Cooperative electricity rates

Delaware Electric Cooperative (cooperative) residential customers paid about 14.5¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $147 for 1,031 kWh a month.

Avg. home price14.5¢per kWh
Residential customers104,839DE, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,031kWh
Commercial13.8¢per kWh
Industrial18.6¢per kWh

What a month costs with Delaware Electric Cooperative

500 kWh / month$73
900 kWh / month$131
1,050 kWh / month · avg. use$153
1,200 kWh / month$174

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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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 Delaware Electric Cooperative’s electricity rate?

About 14.5¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Delaware Electric Cooperative electric bill?

$147 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,031 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Delaware Electric Cooperative cheaper than the Delaware average?

Yes: 14.5¢ versus the Delaware average of 18.7¢ (Aug 2026).