Rates by state / Delaware / City of Dover - (DE)
Municipal · 21,793 residential customers
City of Dover - (DE) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 16.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 9% below the Delaware average of 17.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
16.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$131/mo
At 813 kWh a month
1-year change
+4.1%
5 years: +30.3%
Average rate by year
202012.4¢
202112.3¢
202214.2¢
202314.8¢
202415.5¢
202516.2¢
City of Dover - (DE) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Dover - (DE)'s 2025 average rate of 16.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Dover - (DE) | Delaware average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $81 | $89 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $121 | $133 |
| 1,000 kWh | $162 | $178 |
| 1,500 kWh | $242 | $267 |
| 2,000 kWh | $323 | $356 |
Other utilities in Delaware
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | 305,349 | 18.2¢ |
| Delaware Electric Cooperative | 108,801 | 13.9¢ |
| City of Newark - (DE) | 11,925 | 19.8¢ |
| Town of Middletown - (DE) | 9,193 | 16.6¢ |
| City of Milford - (DE) | 7,504 | 15.9¢ |
| Reliant Energy Northeast LLC | 4,206 | 23.6¢ |
| Direct Energy Services | 2,634 | 21.5¢ |
| CleanChoice Energy, Inc. | 2,594 | 26.8¢ |
City of Dover - (DE): common questions
- How much does City of Dover - (DE) charge per kWh?
- City of Dover - (DE) residential customers paid an average of 16.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Dover - (DE) electric bill?
- The average City of Dover - (DE) household used 813 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $131 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Dover - (DE) cheaper than other utilities in Delaware?
- City of Dover - (DE)'s average rate is 9% below the Delaware average of 17.8¢. 3 of 34 utilities in Delaware have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Dover - (DE) raise rates?
- City of Dover - (DE)'s average residential rate changed +4.1% from 2024 to 2025 and +30.3% since 2020.
- Is my City of Dover - (DE) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Delaware homes and your rate with City of Dover - (DE)'s average.
Got a City of Dover - (DE) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.