Electricity rates in Harrington, DE
Harrington (3,691 people, Kent County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Delmarva Power pay about 18.79¢/kWh, 6% more than the Delaware average.
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Electric companies serving Harrington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Felton 18.8¢
- Riverview 18.8¢
- Milford 18.8¢
- Greenwood 18.8¢
- Woodside East 14.2¢
- Bridgeville 18.8¢
- Rising Sun-Lebanon 17.2¢
- Camden 17.2¢
- Wyoming 14.2¢
- Highland Acres 17.2¢
ZIP codes: 19952
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Harrington?
Most homes in Harrington 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Harrington: Delaware Electric Cooperative (14.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Harrington?
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 Harrington, DE?
2 utilities serve Harrington's ZIP codes: Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Harrington?
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.