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

Town of Middletown (DE) electricity rates

Town of Middletown (DE) (municipal) residential customers paid about 17.1¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $158 for 924 kWh a month.

Avg. home price17.1¢per kWh
Residential customers9,071DE, 2024
Avg. monthly use924kWh
Commercial18.4¢per kWh
Industrial13.0¢per kWh

What a month costs with Town of Middletown (DE)

500 kWh / month$86
900 kWh / month · avg. use$154
1,200 kWh / month$205

Monthly cost at the average price of 17.1¢ 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. average
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.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

ZIP codes served

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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 Town of Middletown (DE)’s electricity rate?

About 17.1¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Town of Middletown (DE) electric bill?

$158 a month in 2024, for an average of 924 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Town of Middletown (DE) cheaper than the Delaware average?

Yes: 17.1¢ versus the Delaware average of 18.7¢ (Aug 2026).