Cost to Run a Pellet Stove 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 (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $16.87 per month.
Per hour
5.5¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.55
10 hours/day
Per month
$16.87
91 kWh
Per year
$203
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.44 | $101 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.55 | $16.87 | $203 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.11 | $33.74 | $405 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $16.87
South average $14.82
U.S. average $16.69
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.55 per day, $16.87 per month, or $203 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $16.87 per month here versus $16.69 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.
Pellet Stove costs in nearby states
Alabama $14.96/mo Arkansas $13.04/mo Washington, D.C. $22.98/mo Florida $13.68/mo Georgia $14.87/mo Kentucky $12.59/mo Louisiana $11.58/mo Maryland $19.52/mo Mississippi $13.22/mo North Carolina $13.86/mo Oklahoma $13.13/mo South Carolina $14.14/mo Tennessee $12.49/mo Texas $14.50/mo Virginia $16.05/mo West Virginia $14.41/mo Louisiana $11.58/mo Hawaii $43.78/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/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