Cost to Run a Heat Pump 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 (8 hours/day), a heat pump here costs $137 per month.
Per hour
$0.56
at 1,000–5,000 W
Per day
$4.51
8 hours/day
Per month
$137
730 kWh
Per year
$1,647
8,760 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $2.26 | $68.58 | $823 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $4.51 | $137 | $1,647 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $9.02 | $274 | $3,294 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $137
South average $123
U.S. average $137
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a heat pump with typical usage costs about $4.51 per day, $137 per month, or $1,647 per year.
Is running a heat pump in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $137 per month here versus $137 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.
Heat Pump costs in nearby states
Alabama $127/mo Arkansas $104/mo Washington, D.C. $185/mo Florida $112/mo Georgia $112/mo Kentucky $109/mo Louisiana $105/mo Maryland $161/mo Mississippi $123/mo North Carolina $119/mo Oklahoma $97.04/mo South Carolina $125/mo Tennessee $109/mo Texas $124/mo Virginia $127/mo West Virginia $117/mo North Dakota $90.47/mo Hawaii $340/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/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 Infrared Heater $54.87/mo