Generator vs Battery Cost in District of Columbia

This page compares the cost to recharge a standard 13.5 kWh home battery with the hourly fuel cost of a typical gasoline generator. Both figures are operating costs only—no purchase price or maintenance.

Generator fuel/hr
$2.81

This page compares operating/recharge cost only. It does not compare purchase cost, battery lifespan, maintenance, outage performance, noise, installation, or safety.

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