# Is a heat pump worth it in Delaware? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 2 Delaware electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 0,
> it depends on quotes for 2, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- Delaware average residential electricity: 18.1¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $1.65/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/de/

## What to know about the Delaware numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in Delaware yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Some average prices**: 70% of Delaware ZIP codes here are priced on a current utility tariff; the rest use the utility's average price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (about two years old). Each utility page says which.
- **Supplier choice**: Many Delaware households buy their electricity supply from a competitive supplier. We use the utility's standard price; if you buy from a supplier, enter your total price per kWh from your bill.
- **Time-of-use rates**: One utility's tariff here charge different prices by time of day. We assume heating and cooling use is spread evenly across the day, which can be off if most of yours falls in peak hours.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Delmarva Power](https://meterwise.app/de/delmarva-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.2¢ | -11% | gas | −$220 | depends on quotes |
| [Delaware Electric Cooperative](https://meterwise.app/de/delaware-electric-cooperative/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 14.2¢ | -22% | gas | −$290 | depends on quotes |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md