District of Columbia Electricity Rates & Prices

The District of Columbia is a federal district, not a state, but EIA reports residential electricity prices for DC on the same monthly schedule as the 50 states. Pepco (Potomac Electric Power Company) is DC's sole regulated distribution utility; residents can choose a retail electricity supplier for generation supply.

25.41¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$229
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
High
rate tier
+0.41¢ (+1.64%)
month-over-month change

The typical District of Columbia home pays about 25.41¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $229 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how District of Columbia electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Jul 7, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect April 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

District of Columbia's average residential electricity price is 25.41¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (April 2026). This places District of Columbia in the high rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $228.69 at the all-in average rate.

How District of Columbia compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢National average: 19.32¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 46.62¢/kWh. Lowest: North Dakota at 12.35¢/kWh. National average: 19.32¢/kWh.Alabama: 17.41¢/kWh — 10% below the national averageAlaska: 27.35¢/kWh — 42% above the national averageArizona: 15.48¢/kWh — 20% below the national averageArkansas: 14.16¢/kWh — 27% below the national averageCalifornia: 35.25¢/kWh — 82% above the national averageColorado: 16.54¢/kWh — 14% below the national averageConnecticut: 32.24¢/kWh — 67% above the national averageDelaware: 18.79¢/kWh — 3% below the national averageFlorida: 15.38¢/kWh — 20% below the national averageGeorgia: 15.37¢/kWh — 20% below the national averageHawaii: 46.62¢/kWh — 141% above the national averageIdaho: 12.7¢/kWh — 34% below the national averageIllinois: 20.47¢/kWh — 6% above the national averageIndiana: 17.9¢/kWh — 7% below the national averageIowa: 13.86¢/kWh — 28% below the national averageKansas: 15.78¢/kWh — 18% below the national averageKentucky: 15.02¢/kWh — 22% below the national averageLouisiana: 14.44¢/kWh — 25% below the national averageMaine: 28.42¢/kWh — 47% above the national averageMaryland: 22.07¢/kWh — 14% above the national averageMassachusetts: 29.45¢/kWh — 52% above the national averageMichigan: 21.39¢/kWh — 11% above the national averageMinnesota: 16.39¢/kWh — 15% below the national averageMississippi: 16.76¢/kWh — 13% below the national averageMissouri: 14.01¢/kWh — 27% below the national averageMontana: 13.9¢/kWh — 28% below the national averageNebraska: 13.28¢/kWh — 31% below the national averageNevada: 14.29¢/kWh — 26% below the national averageNew Hampshire: 27.24¢/kWh — 41% above the national averageNew Jersey: 23.53¢/kWh — 22% above the national averageNew Mexico: 15.15¢/kWh — 22% below the national averageNew York: 29.45¢/kWh — 52% above the national averageNorth Carolina: 16.25¢/kWh — 16% below the national averageNorth Dakota: 12.35¢/kWh — 36% below the national averageOhio: 19.49¢/kWh — 1% above the national averageOklahoma: 13.31¢/kWh — 31% below the national averageOregon: 15.78¢/kWh — 18% below the national averagePennsylvania: 21.47¢/kWh — 11% above the national averageRhode Island: 28.3¢/kWh — 46% above the national averageSouth Carolina: 17.06¢/kWh — 12% below the national averageSouth Dakota: 14.52¢/kWh — 25% below the national averageTennessee: 14.94¢/kWh — 23% below the national averageTexas: 16.99¢/kWh — 12% below the national averageUtah: 13.29¢/kWh — 31% below the national averageVermont: 24.56¢/kWh — 27% above the national averageVirginia: 17.38¢/kWh — 10% below the national averageWashington: 14.36¢/kWh — 26% below the national averageWest Virginia: 16.06¢/kWh — 17% below the national averageWisconsin: 19.21¢/kWh — 1% below the national averageWyoming: 14.68¢/kWh — 24% below the national averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.41¢/kWh — 32% above the national averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 25.41¢/kWh, District of Columbia is about 32% above the national average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

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Est. electricity cost: $228.69

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

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Affordability (Affordable)
64
Value Score™ (Strong)
131
Price Index™ (Above National Average)

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FAQ

What is the average electricity rate in Washington DC?

Washington DC's average residential electricity rate is 25.41¢/kWh (updated April 2026).

Who is the electric utility in DC?

Pepco (Potomac Electric Power Company) is DC's sole regulated distribution utility; customers can choose a retail electricity supplier for generation supply.

Is electricity cheaper in DC than Maryland or Virginia?

At 25.41¢/kWh, DC is more expensive than both Maryland (22.07¢/kWh) and Virginia (17.38¢/kWh).

Why is DC listed separately from the 50 states?

The District of Columbia is a federal district, not a state, but EIA reports residential electricity prices for DC on the same monthly schedule as the 50 states.

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Why prices vary by state · Common questions · 1,000 kWh bill · 1,500 kWh bill

Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

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