Homes served by a supplier
5.6%
26,978 homes, 2025
Average price
17.15 cents
about the same as the US average
Average monthly bill
$157.80
Delaware, 2025
Choice status
Yes
Open to households
How choice works in Delaware
Households can choose a licensed electric supplier. Delmarva Power continues to deliver the electricity and handle outages.
Delmarva Power supplies default customers through standard offer service, with prices set on a regular schedule.
- What a supplier changes: the price and terms of the energy you buy, and often the company that sends the bill.
- What it does not change: your delivery utility, your meter, outage service and the poles and wires.
Delaware next to the other choice markets
In 2025, 5.6% of Delaware homes bought from a retail supplier. Among the 15 choice markets on this site, that ranks 13th of 15 for the share of homes with a supplier. The average price was 17.15 cents per kWh, about the same as the US average, and the average bill was $157.80.
| State | Homes with a supplier | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 61.8% | 30.41 | $181.08 |
| Texas | 55.1% | 15.40 | $170.95 |
| Ohio | 49.8% | 16.90 | $147.74 |
| Rhode Island | 24.8% | 29.48 | $165.62 |
| Pennsylvania | 22.4% | 19.29 | $161.90 |
| Illinois | 20.7% | 17.67 | $126.59 |
| New Hampshire | 17.8% | 24.53 | $156.94 |
| Connecticut | 15.3% | 29.31 | $206.46 |
| District of Columbia | 8.8% | 21.92 | $140.05 |
| Maine | 7.3% | 27.69 | $147.67 |
| New York | 7.1% | 26.39 | $154.75 |
| New Jersey | 6.1% | 22.48 | $150.59 |
| Delaware | 5.6% | 17.15 | $157.80 |
| Maryland | 5.6% | 19.53 | $184.42 |
| Michigan | 0.0% | 20.03 | $127.17 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data), residential. A higher share of homes with a supplier does not mean lower prices.
Who delivers your power
Delivery utilities in Delaware are regulated, and the largest by residential customers in 2025 were:
| Utility | Type | Homes served |
|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | Investor-owned | 493,163 |
| Delaware Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 108,801 |
| City of Dover | Municipal | 21,793 |
| City of Newark | Municipal | 11,925 |
| Town of Middletown | Municipal | 9,193 |
| City of Milford | Municipal | 7,504 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Cooperatives and municipal utilities may sit outside the choice program. Check who sends your bill.
Not sure who serves you? Use the find my electric company tool or check the top of your bill.
How to compare offers in Delaware
Ready to switch? Read the Delaware switching guide for the steps, the rules we checked and what to confirm first.
- Find your current default price and the date it will next change.
- Ask each supplier for the price, the type, the term, every fee and the early termination fee in writing.
- Compare over a full year, not one month.
- Check what happens when the term ends.
Delaware households can buy supply from a licensed third-party supplier while Delmarva Power delivers the electricity. Many Delaware electric cooperatives and municipal utilities are not part of the choice program, so check which utility sends your bill.
The Public Service Commission lists licensed suppliers and handles consumer complaints.
Five questions to ask before you sign
- What is the price per kWh, and is it fixed or variable?
- How long is the term, and what is the fee for leaving early?
- Are there monthly charges, minimum usage fees or conditions on credits?
- What happens when the term ends, and how will I be told?
- How long do I have to cancel after signing?
Your rights and where to complain
Suppliers are licensed or registered with the state, and the Delaware Public Service Commission handles complaints. Keep a copy of your contract and any call or email confirmation. If you think you were switched without permission, tell your utility and your regulator right away.
Delaware electricity provider questions
Can I choose my electricity provider in Delaware?
Yes. Households can choose a licensed electric supplier. Delmarva Power continues to deliver the electricity and handle outages.
Who delivers electricity in Delaware?
Your local utility delivers it. By residential customers in 2025, the largest delivery and utility companies were Delmarva Power. You cannot change your delivery company.
What happens if I do not pick a supplier in Delaware?
You receive standard offer service. Delmarva Power supplies default customers through standard offer service, with prices set on a regular schedule.
How many Delaware homes use a retail supplier?
In 2025, retail suppliers served about 5.6% of Delaware residential customers, or 26,978 homes (EIA Form EIA-861).
Is a supplier cheaper than the utility in Delaware?
It can be, and it can also be more expensive. Compare an offer against the current default price over a full year, and read the term, the fees and what happens at renewal.