Cost to Run a Electric Furnace 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 (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $337 per month.
Per hour
$2.22
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$11.10
5 hours/day
Per month
$337
1,824 kWh
Per year
$4,052
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.55 | $169 | $2,026 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $11.10 | $337 | $4,052 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $22.20 | $675 | $8,103 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $11.10 per day, $337 per month, or $4,052 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $337 per month here versus $334 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.