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Delaware Energy

Gas prices, electricity rates, utilities, power plants, heating costs and EV charging in Delaware, from EIA, EPA and the Department of Energy.

Regular gas, region
$4.31/gal
Week of 10/19/2026
Home electricity
18.48¢/kWh
July 2026
Average electric bill
$158/mo
2025
EV charging stations
235
738 ports

Prices

Power plants

3.0 GW of operating capacity

All plants
  • Natural gas2.6 GW 86.5%
  • Other140 MW 4.6%
  • Solar135 MW 4.4%
  • Petroleum121 MW 4.0%
  • Biomass14.2 MW 0.5%
  • Wind2.0 MW 0.1%

Generated 4.8 TWh in 2023 with 4.7% from carbon-free sources. CO2 rate 703 lb/MWh. Solar, wind and batteries

Largest electric utilities

By customers, 2025

All 16

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UtilityCustomersHome price
Delmarva PowerInvestor Owned343,38018.16¢/kWh
Delaware Electric CooperativeCooperative122,30113.89¢/kWh
City of Dover - (DE)Municipal25,34616.16¢/kWh
City of Newark - (DE)Municipal13,48619.75¢/kWh
Town of Middletown - (DE)Municipal10,33316.64¢/kWh
City of Milford - (DE)Municipal9,09615.86¢/kWh
Town of Smyrna - (DE)Municipal6,546Not reported
City of Seaford- (DE)Municipal4,474Not reported
City of Lewes - (DE)Municipal4,087Not reported
Tesla Inc.Behind the Meter3,29716.71¢/kWh

EV charging by city

5 alternative fuel stations too

All cities

Energy by county

Utilities, power plants and charging stations in each county

Frequently asked questions

How much does electricity cost in Delaware?
Homes in Delaware paid an average of 18.48¢/kWh per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, compared with the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
What is the price of gas in Delaware?
EIA does not publish a weekly Delaware average. The Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) average was $4.31/gal the week of 10/19/2026.
Where does Delaware's electricity come from?
In 2023, 4.7% of the electricity generated in Delaware came from carbon-free sources (nuclear and renewables), and 4.7% from renewables alone.