Electricity Price History in District of Columbia
Electricity cost depends on monthly usage and your state's rate. Below are historical rate trends and price change metrics for District of Columbia. Data comes from EIA residential retail sales.
Current rate
25.41 ¢/kWh
1-year increase
+19.2%
5-year increase
+90.9%
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Price Trend
How have electricity prices changed in District of Columbia?
Electricity prices in District of Columbia have increased 90.9% over the past 5 years. One year ago the rate was 21.32¢/kWh; it is now 25.41¢/kWh. Five years ago the rate was 13.31¢/kWh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much have electricity prices changed in District of Columbia?
- Electricity prices in District of Columbia have increased 90.9% over the past 5 years. The 1-year increase is 19.2%. The annualized 5-year increase is approximately 13.8% per year.
- Why do electricity prices change?
- Electricity prices change due to fuel costs (natural gas, coal, renewables), transmission and distribution investments, regulatory policies, demand patterns, and weather. State-level rates also reflect local generation mix and market structure.
- Are electricity prices rising faster than inflation?
- It varies by state and period. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that electricity prices have often risen faster than overall inflation in recent years due to grid modernization, renewable mandates, and fuel cost volatility. Compare your state's annualized increase to CPI inflation.