Cost to Run a Grow Light 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 (14 hours/day), a grow light here costs $24.00 per month.
Per hour
5.6¢
at 100–650 W
Per day
$0.79
14 hours/day
Per month
$24.00
128 kWh
Per year
$288
1,533 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (7 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $12.00 | $144 |
| Typical (14 hrs/day) | $0.79 | $24.00 | $288 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.58 | $48.01 | $576 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $24.00
South average $21.56
U.S. average $24.00
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a grow light in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a grow light with typical usage costs about $0.79 per day, $24.00 per month, or $288 per year.
Is running a grow light in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $24.00 per month here versus $24.00 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.
Grow Light costs in nearby states
Alabama $22.22/mo Arkansas $18.13/mo Washington, D.C. $32.43/mo Florida $19.66/mo Georgia $19.66/mo Kentucky $19.15/mo Louisiana $18.39/mo Maryland $28.22/mo Mississippi $21.45/mo North Carolina $20.81/mo Oklahoma $16.98/mo South Carolina $21.83/mo Tennessee $19.02/mo Texas $21.71/mo Virginia $22.22/mo West Virginia $20.56/mo North Dakota $15.83/mo Hawaii $59.50/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/mo Heat Pump $137/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $114/mo Garage Heater $85.73/mo Electric Water Heater $74.58/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $72.01/mo Space Heater $68.58/mo Baseboard Heater $68.58/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $68.58/mo Pool Pump $68.58/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $57.15/mo