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Electricity rates in Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE

Typical rate
17.18¢
City of Dover
Est. monthly bill
$140
813 kWh/month
vs. Delaware
-3%
state 17.79¢
Outage time (2025)
52 min
Kent County avg

Rising Sun-Lebanon (3,391 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 Rising Sun-Lebanon

UtilityTypeRateAvg billHomes (statewide)Outage min
City of DoverMunicipal utility17.18¢$14022K—
Delmarva PowerInvestor-owned utility18.79¢$167279K104
Delaware Electric CooperativeElectric cooperative14.15¢$149109K112

Power outages in Kent County right now

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Outage history in Kent County

20242025
Outage minutes per customer4252
Days with outages1531
Most customers out at once5,254 (5.3%)4,130 (4.2%)
Worst day2024-01-102025-12-14

Outage minutes by month, 2025

  • Jan4
  • Feb6
  • Mar1
  • Apr3
  • May7
  • Jun9
  • Jul4
  • Aug2
  • Sep5
  • Oct3
  • Nov1
  • Dec6

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

ZIP codes: 19901, 19902, 19962

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity rate in Rising Sun-Lebanon?

Most homes in Rising Sun-Lebanon 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 Rising Sun-Lebanon: Delmarva Power (18.79¢), Delaware Electric Cooperative (14.15¢).

What is the average electric bill in Rising Sun-Lebanon?

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 Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE?

3 utilities serve Rising Sun-Lebanon'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 Rising Sun-Lebanon?

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.