Electricity rates in Cheswold, DE
Cheswold (1,415 people, Kent County) is served by Delmarva Power. Homes on Delmarva Power pay about 18.79¢/kWh, 6% more than the Delaware average.
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Electric companies serving Cheswold
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | Investor-owned utility | 18.79¢ | $167 | 279K | 104 |
Power outages in Kent County right now
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Outage history in Kent County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 42 | 52 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,254 (5.3%) | 4,130 (4.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-12-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (42 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dover 17.2¢
- Clayton 18.8¢
- Smyrna 18.8¢
- Rodney Village 17.2¢
- Kent Acres 17.2¢
- Wyoming 14.2¢
- Highland Acres 17.2¢
- Camden 17.2¢
- Dover Base Housing 17.2¢
- Rising Sun-Lebanon 17.2¢
ZIP codes: 19936
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cheswold?
Most homes in Cheswold get power from Delmarva Power, where residential customers pay an average of 18.79¢/kWh including all charges. The Delaware average is 17.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Cheswold?
About $167 a month, based on 890 kWh a month (the average for Delmarva Power customers) at 18.79¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Cheswold, DE?
Delmarva Power serves Cheswold.
How often does the power go out in Cheswold?
In 2025, customers in Kent County averaged 52 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-14, when 4,130 customers (4.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.