Cost to Run a Heat Pump 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 (8 hours/day), a heat pump here costs $135 per month.
Per hour
$0.55
at 1,000–5,000 W
Per day
$4.44
8 hours/day
Per month
$135
730 kWh
Per year
$1,621
8,760 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $2.22 | $67.49 | $810 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $4.44 | $135 | $1,621 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $8.88 | $270 | $3,241 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $135
South average $119
U.S. average $134
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a heat pump with typical usage costs about $4.44 per day, $135 per month, or $1,621 per year.
Is running a heat pump in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $135 per month here versus $134 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.
Heat Pump costs in nearby states
Alabama $120/mo Arkansas $104/mo Washington, D.C. $184/mo Florida $109/mo Georgia $119/mo Kentucky $101/mo Louisiana $92.66/mo Maryland $156/mo Mississippi $106/mo North Carolina $111/mo Oklahoma $105/mo South Carolina $113/mo Tennessee $99.96/mo Texas $116/mo Virginia $128/mo West Virginia $115/mo Louisiana $92.66/mo Hawaii $350/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo Infrared Heater $53.99/mo