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Delaware Electricity Rate

$0.1620 / kWh

US Rank: #21 most expensive

Comparison: 3.6% below US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Delaware

Calculated using Delaware's average residential rate of $0.1620 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.158 $37.91
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.107 $25.66
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.153 $36.74
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.284 $76.55
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.044 $15.92
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.089 $10.69
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.015 $3.50
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.233 $69.98
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.244 $186.62
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.010 $7.00
Chest Freezer 110W $0.009 $6.42
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.109 $78.73
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.365 $10.94
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.243 $58.32
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.162 $116.64
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.178 $1.60
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.234 $3.51
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.292 $2.19
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.527 $379.08
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.016 $11.66
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.019 $2.92
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.006 $4.08

Electricity Bill Factors in Delaware

While the statewide average is $0.1620/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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