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.

25.4¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$229
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
High
rate tier
-0.01¢ (-0.04%)
month-over-month change

The typical District of Columbia home pays about 25.4¢ 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 Aug 17, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect May 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

District of Columbia's average residential electricity price is 25.4¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (May 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 $228.60 at the all-in average rate.

How District of Columbia compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.44¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 52¢/kWh. Lowest: Idaho at 12.35¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.44¢/kWh.Alabama: 16.77¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageAlaska: 28.23¢/kWh — 53% above the U.S. averageArizona: 15.23¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.25¢/kWh — 80% above the U.S. averageColorado: 16.16¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 27.37¢/kWh — 48% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 19.38¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.17¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 15.84¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 52¢/kWh — 182% above the U.S. averageIdaho: 12.35¢/kWh — 33% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 23.85¢/kWh — 29% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 18.15¢/kWh — 2% below the U.S. averageIowa: 14.14¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.13¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 14.98¢/kWh — 19% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 14.15¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageMaine: 28.63¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.77¢/kWh — 18% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 28.82¢/kWh — 56% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 22.01¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 16.95¢/kWh — 8% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 16.16¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 13.68¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.67¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.59¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageNevada: 13.6¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 27.33¢/kWh — 48% above the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 23.27¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 14.12¢/kWh — 23% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.93¢/kWh — 62% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.09¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.61¢/kWh — 26% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.52¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 13.38¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOregon: 16.27¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.55¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageRhode Island: 29.46¢/kWh — 60% above the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 16.18¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.73¢/kWh — 15% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 14.47¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageTexas: 16.44¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageUtah: 12.96¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageVermont: 24.89¢/kWh — 35% above the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.61¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageWashington: 14.95¢/kWh — 19% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 16.8¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.74¢/kWh — 7% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.8¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.4¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 25.4¢/kWh, District of Columbia is about 38% above the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

District of Columbia electricity prices, last 12 months

From June 2025 to May 2026, the average residential rate moved +2.70¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
May 202625.40−0.01¢
April 202625.41+0.41¢
March 202625.00+1.03¢
February 202623.97+0.25¢
January 202623.72−0.18¢
December 202523.90+1.18¢
November 202522.72−1.20¢
October 202523.92+0.25¢
September 202523.67+0.48¢
August 202523.19+0.15¢
July 202523.04+0.34¢
June 202522.70+2.27¢

District of Columbia electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

District of Columbia rates have risen 90.1% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on District of Columbia electricity price history: up 90.1% in 5 years.

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Quick District of Columbia bill estimate

Est. District of Columbia electricity cost: $228.60

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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Choosing a supplier in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has a competitive retail electricity market. The regulated utility still owns the wires and delivers the power, but the supply portion of the bill can come from the utility's regulated default rate — called Standard Offer Service in District of Columbia — or from a licensed third-party supplier. The EIA average above blends both, so an individual bill can sit above or below it depending on the supply contract.

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Scores & rankings

67
Affordability (Affordable)
69
Value Score™ (Strong)
138
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 25.4¢/kWh (EIA, May 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 25.4¢/kWh, DC is more expensive than both Maryland (21.77¢/kWh) and Virginia (17.61¢/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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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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