Electricity rates in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington (70,898 people, New Castle 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 Wilmington
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | Investor-owned utility | 18.79¢ | $167 | 279K | 104 |
Power outages in New Castle County right now
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Outage history in New Castle County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 277 | 234 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 20,780 (10.9%) | 27,045 (14.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-01-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (277 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Edgemoor 18.8¢
- Bellefonte 18.8¢
- Elsmere 18.8¢
- Greenville 18.8¢
- Newport 18.8¢
- Wilmington Manor 18.8¢
- Claymont 18.8¢
- New Castle 18.8¢
- Pike Creek Valley 18.8¢
- Pike Creek 18.8¢
ZIP codes: 19801, 19802, 19803, 19804, 19805, 19806, 19807, 19808, 19809, 19810, 19850, 19880, 19884, 19885, 19886, 19890, 19891, 19892, 19893, 19894, 19895, 19896, 19897, 19898, 19899
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wilmington?
Most homes in Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
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 Wilmington, DE?
Delmarva Power serves Wilmington.
How often does the power go out in Wilmington?
In 2025, customers in New Castle County averaged 3 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-29, when 27,045 customers (14.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.