Today’s cheapest Delaware electricity rate is 7.99¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Providers in the OH service area offer rates from 7.99¢ to 13.39¢/kWh. The market average at 1,000 kWh is 10.36¢/kWh. Switching to the cheapest plan saves 23% ($24/month) versus the average rate.
Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.
| Provider | Plan | Rate | Action |
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American Power & Gas
American Power & Gas of Ohio LLC 1 - 7.99¢
1 months
Cheapest
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7.99¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Just Energy 12 - 8.49¢
12 months
Fixed Rate
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8.49¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
APG&E 36 - 10.58¢
36 months
Fixed Rate
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10.58¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Direct Energy
Direct Energy Services LLC 6 - 10.59¢
6 months
Fixed Rate
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10.59¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
Constellation NewEnergy Inc 10 - 11.49¢
10 months
Fixed Rate
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11.49¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 5 cheapest Delaware electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.
Delaware is a fast-growing Columbus suburb, home to Ohio Wesleyan University, and the Delaware County seat. The average household uses 900–1,100 kWh/month.
We compare rates from 5 certified CRES providers active in AEP Ohio’s Delaware territory. Every supplier below offers plans to Delaware residents today.
Delaware’s economy is driven by rapid suburban growth, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware County government, and Columbus commuter services. Commercial customers access deregulated rates through AEP Ohio territory.
Business electricity pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and suppliers in Delaware and the AEP Ohio service area.
Today’s cheapest: 7.99¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh in Delaware, offered by American Power & Gas (American Power & Gas of Ohio LLC 1 - 7.99¢). That’s well below the 10.36¢ average across 12 plans from 5 providers. Under the PUCO-regulated deregulated market, every provider delivers power over your local utility’s grid — your electricity is identical regardless of supplier. The gap between cheapest and average translates to roughly $24/month in savings.
Roughly $104/month for a Delaware home using 1,000 kWh at the average 10.36¢/kWh rate. According to EIA data, Texas homes use about 1,140 kWh/month on average — 14% higher than the national figure. The cheapest plan at 7.99¢ cuts supply costs to $80/month. your local utility’s regulated delivery charges are separate and apply to all plans equally.
your local utility handles all electricity delivery in Delaware — the physical infrastructure, meter reading, and outage response. Under the deregulated model regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), your EDU (your local utility) is separate from your supplier. Your choice of CRES (Competitive Retail Electric Service) provider only affects who bills you for the supply portion and at what rate.
Compare rates from 5 providers, sign up with your preferred CRES (Competitive Retail Electric Service) provider, and that’s it. your local utility completes the switch in 1–2 billing cycles with no service interruption. Under PUCO regulations, switching is designed to be seamless — no technician visit, no equipment changes, no downtime. Same your local utility lines and meter, just a new supplier and rate.
Yes — several Delaware providers offer plans with partial or full renewable energy content through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These RECs match your usage with wind and solar generation on the ERCOT grid. No equipment changes are needed. your local utility delivers the power identically regardless of whether your plan includes renewable content. Check each plan’s EFL for the exact renewable percentage.
your local utility’s delivery charges are regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and identical for all Delaware customers, regardless of supplier. These fees cover transmission, distribution infrastructure, and grid maintenance. When comparing Delaware electricity plans, the rates shown at 1,000 kWh typically include delivery fees. Review each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL) for the full breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.
Fixed-rate plans lock your supply rate for a set term (typically 3–36 months), protecting you from seasonal price spikes on the ERCOT grid. Variable-rate plans can change monthly based on wholesale electricity costs. In Delaware, fixed plans currently start at 7.99¢/kWh. Most energy advisors recommend fixed rates for budget predictability, especially heading into summer when Texas wholesale prices historically spike.