Cost to run a TV in Delaware
About $33.10 a year for a typical model, at the Delaware average of 17.98 cents per kWh.
How Delaware compares
The same TV costs $33.49 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Delaware you pay $0.39 less. See the Delaware electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Delaware
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 65 | $11.71 | $117.09 |
| Typical | 184 | $33.10 | $331.01 |
| High use | 338 | $60.70 | $607.00 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Delaware adds up to about $489.92 over 10 years. LCD, QLED and OLED televisions.
Models that cost the least to run in Delaware
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Tunes ATSC-PM81331 | 13.23, LCD | 18 | $3.31 |
| Emerson ATSC-PM81331 | 13.23, LCD | 18 | $3.31 |
| Clear Tunes CT-1514S | 15.55, LCD | 20 | $3.60 |
| Clear Tunes CT-1385S | 13.25, LCD | 22 | $3.97 |
| Clear Tunes PDVA-PM31561 | 15.47, LCD | 24 | $4.37 |
| Emerson PDVA-PM31561 | 15.47, LCD | 24 | $4.37 |
| Emerson PDVA-PM81851 | 18.49, LCD | 33 | $5.88 |
| Emerson ETC-1900S | 18.5, Other | 33 | $5.93 |
| Sansui LE-24T1 | 23.53, LCD | 45 | $8.13 |
| Sansui LE-24VA1 | 23.6, LCD | 46 | $8.20 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a TV in Delaware?
About $33.10 a year, or $2.76 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 184 kWh a year at the Delaware average rate of 17.98 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $0.39 a year less than the same TV at the U.S. average rate. Delaware ranks 19 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient TV save in Delaware?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $489.92 less to run in Delaware than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
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How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.