Delaware County Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · New York
Delaware County Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 5,490 homes in New York. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.89¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Delaware County Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.45 | $74.98 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.90 | $129.45 |
| 1,500 kWh | $208.35 | $183.92 |
| 2,000 kWh | $277.80 | $238.40 |
*General Service-Single Phase(Residential Service class #1) (effective 2017-01-01, $20.50/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Delaware County Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Service-Single Phase(Residential Service class #1) | 2017-01-01 | $20.50 | 10.90¢ |
| General Service-Single Phase(Residential Service Class #2) | 2017-01-01 | $25.50 | 12.50¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Delaware County Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (11.22¢ → 12.91¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Delaware County Electric Co-op | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 1,114 | 123 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.80 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 813 | 74 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Delaware County Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 542 | 86 | 3,033 | 2025-03-17 |
| Schoharie | 406 | 55 | 2,223 | 2025-11-16 |
| Chenango | 390 | 56 | 4,716 | 2025-09-09 |
| Otsego | 249 | 48 | 3,300 | 2025-09-04 |
Delaware County Electric Co-op service area
Delaware County Electric Co-op serves 4 counties in New York.
Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Delaware County Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,689,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 90,524 MWh |
| Balancing authority | NYIS |
| EIA utility ID | 5021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Delaware County Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Delaware County Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 13.89¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 51% below the New York average of 28.39¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Delaware County Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $191 a month. The average Delaware County Electric Co-op home uses 1,374 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $139.
How many customers does Delaware County Electric Co-op have?
Delaware County Electric Co-op serves 5,490 residential customers in New York, across 4 counties.
How reliable is Delaware County Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Delaware County Electric Co-op customer was without power for 18 hr 34 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 13 hr 33 min. The New York average was 2 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Delaware County Electric Co-op before making decisions.