Cost to Run a Electric Kettle 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 (10 uses/week at 0.11 kWh each), a electric kettle here costs $0.90 per month.
Per use
2.1¢
0.11 kWh per use
Per day
3.0¢
10 uses/week at 0.11 kWh each
Per month
$0.90
4.8 kWh
Per year
$10.78
57 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5×/week) | 1.5¢ | $0.45 | $5.39 |
| Typical (10×/week) | 3.0¢ | $0.90 | $10.78 |
| Heavy (20×/week) | 5.9¢ | $1.80 | $21.57 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric kettle in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric kettle with typical usage costs about 3.0¢ per day, $0.90 per month, or $10.78 per year.
Is running a electric kettle in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $0.90 per month here versus $0.90 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.