Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $343 per month.
Per hour
$2.26
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$11.28
5 hours/day
Per month
$343
1,824 kWh
Per year
$4,117
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.64 | $171 | $2,059 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $11.28 | $343 | $4,117 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $22.56 | $686 | $8,234 |
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 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $11.28 per day, $343 per month, or $4,117 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $343 per month here versus $343 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.