Delaware Electricity Rates (2026)
17.1¢/kWhstate average
5.7% above national averageUtilities in Delaware
Individual utility data for Delaware is coming soon. The state average residential rate is 17.1¢/kWh.
Rate Outlook for Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is currently 17.1 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 20.2 cents/kWh by 2031 and 23.0 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.3% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 24.0 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Delaware vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Delaware (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19.0 | 19.2 | 18.9 |
| 2027 | 18.3 | 18.6 | 18.3 |
| 2028 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 18.6 |
| 2029 | 19.0 | 19.2 | 19.1 |
| 2030 | 19.5 | 19.8 | 19.7 |
| 2031 | 20.2 | 20.6 | 20.5 |
| 2032 | 20.8 | 21.4 | 21.1 |
| 2033 | 21.7 | 22.3 | 21.8 |
| 2034 | 22.3 | 22.9 | 22.3 |
| 2035 | 22.7 | 23.4 | 22.7 |
| 2036 | 23.0 | 24.0 | 23.0 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Delaware's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.