Rates by state / Delaware / Delmarva Power
Investor Owned · 305,349 residential customers
Delmarva Power electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 18.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 2% above the Delaware average of 17.8¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
18.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$161/mo
At 886 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.4%
5 years: +47.8%
Average rate by year
202012.3¢
202112.4¢
202213.4¢
202315.7¢
202417.2¢
202518.2¢
Delmarva Power bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Delmarva Power's 2025 average rate of 18.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Delmarva Power | Delaware average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $91 | $89 |
| 750 kWh | $136 | $133 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $182 | $178 |
| 1,500 kWh | $272 | $267 |
| 2,000 kWh | $363 | $356 |
Other utilities in Delaware
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Electric Cooperative | 108,801 | 13.9¢ |
| 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¢ |
Delmarva Power: common questions
- How much does Delmarva Power charge per kWh?
- Delmarva Power residential customers paid an average of 18.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Delmarva Power electric bill?
- The average Delmarva Power household used 886 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $161 a month at the average rate.
- Is Delmarva Power cheaper than other utilities in Delaware?
- Delmarva Power's average rate is 2% above the Delaware average of 17.8¢. 5 of 34 utilities in Delaware have a lower average rate.
- Did Delmarva Power raise rates?
- Delmarva Power's average residential rate changed +5.4% from 2024 to 2025 and +47.8% since 2020.
- Is my Delmarva Power 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 Delmarva Power's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.