Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 19.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 5% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $2.36 per month.
Per use
$0.14
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
7.8¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$2.36
12 kWh
Per year
$28.32
146 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.9¢ | $1.18 | $14.16 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 7.8¢ | $2.36 | $28.32 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.16 | $4.72 | $56.65 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 19.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 7.8¢ per day, $2.36 per month, or $28.32 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Delaware more expensive than average?
Yes. Delaware's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.36 per month here versus $2.24 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 19.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.