City of Dover Electricity Rates
City of Dover residential customers pay an average of 15.5¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $126.36 per month — 6% below the Delaware state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
Residential rate
15.5¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
Average bill
$126.36
per month, residential
Vs DE average
-6%
16.6¢/kWh state avg
What a City of Dover bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at City of Dover's effective 15.5¢/kWh rate vs the Delaware average of 16.6¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | City of Dover | DE average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $77.60 | $82.85 |
| 750 kWh | $116.40 | $124.27 |
| 1,000 kWh | $155.20 | $165.70 |
| 1,250 kWh | $194.00 | $207.12 |
| 1,500 kWh | $232.80 | $248.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $310.40 | $331.40 |
EV charging cost on City of Dover
Rate is pre-filled to City of Dover's 15.5¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
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Frequently asked questions
City of Dover's average residential rate is 15.5¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.
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Think your City of Dover bill is too high?
Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.