How Delaware Electric Cooperative compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Delaware Electric Cooperative, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Electric Cooperative (this page) | 14.22 | 104,839 | — | — |
| City of Milford | 15.17 | 7,169 | +0.95 | +$102 |
| City of Dover | 15.52 | 21,601 | +1.30 | +$140 |
| Delmarva Power | 17.23 | 275,018 | +3.01 | +$325 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Delaware Electric Cooperative. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Delaware Electric Cooperative customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Delaware (see below).
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.96 | 14.22 | -5.0% |
| Residential customers | 103,287 | 104,839 | +1.5% |
Ownership: Cooperative. Statewide context: Delaware electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Delaware Electric Cooperative bill
Delaware has residential electric supply choice: Delaware Electric Cooperative delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: depsc.delaware.gov.
Electric choice in Delmarva territory. No residential gas supply choice.
Counties served (DE, EIA-861 2024)
Kent · Sussex
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Delaware Electric Cooperative more expensive than other Delaware utilities?
- Delaware Electric Cooperative customers paid an average 14.22 cents/kWh in 2024 — 13% below the Delaware volume-weighted average of 16.32 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Delaware Electric Cooperative?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Delaware does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via depsc.delaware.gov if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does Delaware Electric Cooperative have?
- 104,839 residential customers in Delaware in 2024 across 2 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: co-op.