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Cooperative · 108,801 residential customers
Delaware Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 13.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 22% below the Delaware average of 17.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
13.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$146/mo
At 1,054 kWh a month
1-year change
-2.3%
5 years: +14.3%
Average rate by year
202012.2¢
202111.5¢
202213.0¢
202315.0¢
202414.2¢
202513.9¢
Delaware Electric Cooperative bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Delaware Electric Cooperative's 2025 average rate of 13.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Delaware Electric Cooperative | Delaware average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69 | $89 |
| 750 kWh | $104 | $133 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $139 | $178 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208 | $267 |
| 2,000 kWh | $278 | $356 |
Other utilities in Delaware
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | 305,349 | 18.2¢ |
| City of Dover - (DE) | 21,793 | 16.2¢ |
| 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¢ |
Delaware Electric Cooperative: common questions
- How much does Delaware Electric Cooperative charge per kWh?
- Delaware Electric Cooperative residential customers paid an average of 13.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Delaware Electric Cooperative electric bill?
- The average Delaware Electric Cooperative household used 1,054 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $146 a month at the average rate.
- Is Delaware Electric Cooperative cheaper than other utilities in Delaware?
- Delaware Electric Cooperative's average rate is 22% below the Delaware average of 17.8¢. It has the lowest average rate in Delaware of 34 utilities.
- Did Delaware Electric Cooperative raise rates?
- Delaware Electric Cooperative's average residential rate changed -2.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +14.3% since 2020.
- Is my Delaware Electric Cooperative 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 Delaware Electric Cooperative's average.
Got a Delaware Electric Cooperative bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.