Why Electricity Is Cheap in District of Columbia
District of Columbia's electricity price may be influenced by regional market structure, generation context, infrastructure, and fuel availability. This page provides context—not state-specific causal explanations—using the state's current electricity price data.
Current Electricity Price
District of Columbia's average residential electricity rate is 25.41 ¢/kWh. That is 31.5% above the national average of 19.32 ¢/kWh.
Electricity cost in District of Columbia — Rates and estimated costs
Factors That Can Influence Electricity Prices
State electricity prices can be influenced by:
- Fuel availability and generation resources
- Grid infrastructure and transmission efficiency
- Market design and regional advantages
- Supply-demand balance