Delaware Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Delaware · RFC region · PJM
Delaware Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 108,801 homes in Delaware. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.15¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Delaware Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $141.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $212.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $283.00 |
Delaware Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $7.95 | 12.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Space Heatingtime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $7.95 | 12.4¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-of-Usetime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $9.95 | 47.0¢ (3pm–6pm) · 8.4¢ (12am–3pm, 6pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Space Heating Time-of-Usetime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $9.95 | 7.8¢ (12am–3pm, 6pm–12am) · 49.9¢ (3pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Delaware Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: +17% change in the average residential rate (11.90¢ → 13.88¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Delaware Electric Cooperative | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 112 | 102 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.48 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 76 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 75 | 73 | 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 Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 86 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 102 | 36 | 11,053 | 2025-07-25 |
| Kent | 52 | 31 | 4,130 | 2025-12-14 |
Delaware Electric Cooperative service area
Delaware Electric Cooperative serves 2 counties in Delaware and 36 ZIP codes.
Kent, Sussex
Cities: Dover, Smyrna, Milford, Seaford, Georgetown, Millsboro, Laurel, Harrington, Camden, Dover Base Housing, Rising Sun-Lebanon, Clayton, Lewes, Milton, Riverview, Selbyville, Woodside East, Bridgeville, Townsend, Ocean View, Long Neck, Delmar, Wyoming, Rehoboth Beach, Felton, Blades, Bethany Beach, Greenwood
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 108,801 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 6 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 3,334 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 38 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 4,158 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $259,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 548 MWh |
Delaware Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 14.23¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 21.06¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $233,879,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,686,843 MWh |
| Peak demand | 463 MW summer · 463 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 1% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 5.0% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 5070 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Delaware Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Delaware Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 14.15¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 20% below the Delaware average of 17.79¢ and 21% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Delaware Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $149 a month. The average Delaware Electric Cooperative home uses 1,054 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $142.
How many customers does Delaware Electric Cooperative have?
Delaware Electric Cooperative serves 108,801 residential customers and 122,301 customers in total in Delaware, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Delaware Electric Cooperative?
In 2025, the average Delaware Electric Cooperative customer was without power for 112 min (SAIDI) over 1.48 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 75 min. The Delaware average was 102 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Delaware Electric Cooperative offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Delaware Electric Cooperative offer net metering for solar?
Delaware Electric Cooperative had 3,334 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 27.9 MW of capacity and 38 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Electric Cooperative before making decisions.