Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) 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 (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $2.25 per month.
Per use
$0.13
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
7.4¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$2.25
12 kWh
Per year
$27.01
146 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.7¢ | $1.12 | $13.50 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 7.4¢ | $2.25 | $27.01 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.15 | $4.50 | $54.02 |
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 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 7.4¢ per day, $2.25 per month, or $27.01 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $2.25 per month here versus $2.23 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.