Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 19.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 5% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.83 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
9.3¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.83
15 kWh
Per year
$33.99
175 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.7¢ | $1.42 | $16.99 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 9.3¢ | $2.83 | $33.99 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.66 | $67.98 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 19.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 9.3¢ per day, $2.83 per month, or $33.99 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Delaware more expensive than average?
Yes. Delaware's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.83 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 19.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.