Delaware data centers and electricity bills
Delaware ranks 44th of 51 on commercial sales growth and 39th on the amount added (-0.1 TWh). Over the same years the Delaware home price moved +36%, from 12.55 to 17.13 cents per kWh. Data centers are only part of Delaware commercial sales, and none of this shows cause.
Delaware commercial sales by year
Delaware commercial sales rose fastest in 2018, up 3.8% on 2017. Commercial customers are 37% of Delaware electricity sales in 2025.
Delaware commercial sales, GWh
- 4,219'15
- 4,235'16
- 4,185'17
- 4,342'18
- 4,421'19
- 4,082'20
- 4,196'21
- 4,299'22
- 4,149'23
- 4,282'24
- 4,277'25
Delaware sales and prices, 2015 to 2025
| Year | GWh | Change | Home ¢ | Business ¢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,219 | — | 13.42 | 10.25 |
| 2016 | 4,235 | +0.4% | 13.42 | 10.07 |
| 2017 | 4,185 | -1.2% | 13.35 | 9.89 |
| 2018 | 4,342 | +3.8% | 12.53 | 9.65 |
| 2019 | 4,421 | +1.8% | 12.55 | 9.53 |
| 2020 | 4,082 | -7.7% | 12.56 | 9.18 |
| 2021 | 4,196 | +2.8% | 12.52 | 9.48 |
| 2022 | 4,299 | +2.4% | 13.71 | 10.98 |
| 2023 | 4,149 | -3.5% | 15.73 | 11.83 |
| 2024 | 4,282 | +3.2% | 16.57 | 12.20 |
| 2025 | 4,277 | -0.1% | 17.13 | 12.64 |
Where Delaware stands
| Measure | Delaware | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial sales growth 2019-2025 | -3.3% | 44 of 51 |
| Commercial sales added | -0.14 TWh | 39 of 51 |
| Commercial share of sales 2025 | 36.9% | 24 of 51 |
| Home price change 2019-2025 | +36.5% | 12 of 51 |
Large-load tariffs for Delaware
None of the 15 entries on our list names Delaware. That does not mean Delaware has no large-load rules; the list is a sample from one source.
States near Delaware on commercial growth
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Maryland
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Sources
EIA Delaware sales and prices (CSV); EEI Delaware tariffs. Nominal prices.
Questions
Did data centers raise Delaware electricity bills?
This page cannot say. While the Delaware home price moved +36%, Delaware commercial sales fell 3% (2019-2025); fuel, wires and rate cases in Delaware also move prices.
How fast is Delaware commercial electricity use growing?
Delaware commercial sales grew -3.3% between 2019 and 2025, 44th among 51 places, and added -0.14 TWh.
Is Delaware data-center load published?
No open source gives Delaware data-center load alone, so Delaware commercial sales stand in as a proxy.