Electricity Cost in District of Columbia
The average residential electricity rate in District of Columbia is 25.40¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $229 per month or $2743 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
25.40 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$228.60
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$2743.20
vs national (monthly)
+$62.64
National avg: 18.44¢/kWh
How District of Columbia Compares
State rate
25.40 ¢/kWh
National average
18.44 ¢/kWh
Difference
+37.7%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in District of Columbia costs 38% more than the national average.
- District of Columbia ranks #10 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in District of Columbia is among the top 10 most expensive in the U.S.
- District of Columbia shows an accelerating electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in District of Columbia?
- The average residential electricity rate in District of Columbia is 25.40 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $228.60.
- Is electricity in District of Columbia cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in District of Columbia costs about $62.64 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in District of Columbia?
- At the average rate of 25.40¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $228.60 per month, or about $2743.20 per year.