Electricity rates in Dover, DE
Dover (39,403 people, Kent County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Dover pay about 17.18¢/kWh, 3% less than the Delaware average.
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Electric companies serving Dover
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dover | Municipal utility | 17.18¢ | $140 | 22K | — |
| Delmarva Power | Investor-owned utility | 18.79¢ | $167 | 279K | 104 |
| Delaware Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.15¢ | $149 | 109K | 112 |
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
- Kent Acres 17.2¢
- Rodney Village 17.2¢
- Highland Acres 17.2¢
- Camden 17.2¢
- Wyoming 14.2¢
- Dover Base Housing 17.2¢
- Rising Sun-Lebanon 17.2¢
- Cheswold 18.8¢
- Woodside East 14.2¢
- Riverview 18.8¢
ZIP codes: 19901, 19903, 19904, 19905, 19906
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dover?
Most homes in Dover get power from City of Dover, where residential customers pay an average of 17.18¢/kWh including all charges. The Delaware average is 17.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Dover: Delmarva Power (18.79¢), Delaware Electric Cooperative (14.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dover?
About $140 a month, based on 813 kWh a month (the average for City of Dover customers) at 17.18¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dover, DE?
3 utilities serve Dover's ZIP codes: City of Dover, Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dover?
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.