Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $2.70 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
8.9¢
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$2.70
15 kWh
Per year
$32.41
175 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.35 | $16.21 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | 8.9¢ | $2.70 | $32.41 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.40 | $64.82 |
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 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about 8.9¢ per day, $2.70 per month, or $32.41 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $2.70 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.