Electricity rates in Riverview, DE
Riverview (2,456 people, Kent County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Delmarva Power pay about 18.79¢/kWh, 6% more than the Delaware average.
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Electric companies serving Riverview
| 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 |
| City of Dover | Municipal utility | 17.18¢ | $140 | 22K | — |
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
- Woodside East 14.2¢
- Felton 18.8¢
- Rising Sun-Lebanon 17.2¢
- Camden 17.2¢
- Dover Base Housing 17.2¢
- Highland Acres 17.2¢
- Wyoming 14.2¢
- Kent Acres 17.2¢
- Rodney Village 17.2¢
- Harrington 18.8¢
ZIP codes: 19943, 19946, 19962
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Riverview?
Most homes in Riverview 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 Riverview: Delaware Electric Cooperative (14.15¢), City of Dover (17.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Riverview?
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 Riverview, DE?
3 utilities serve Riverview's ZIP codes: Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative, City of Dover. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Riverview?
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.