Average Electric Bill in District of Columbia
The typical District of Columbia household pays $216.1 a month for electricity. See the numbers by home size, compare with the US average, and estimate your own bill.
$216.1
886 kWh × 0.24 $/kWh (EIA, Jun 2026)
Residential rate
$0.24
per kWh
vs US average bill
+33%
more expensive
Bill rank
#11
of 51 (1 = highest)
Average bill by home size in District of Columbia
Same District of Columbia rate, different home sizes. Typical usage figures are national estimates — open a size to see the full breakdown.
District of Columbia electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with District of Columbia's average residential rate. Enter your own usage or appliance power to see how your bill compares.
$156.34
600 kWh · ≈ $5.14/day
Per day
$5.14
Per year
$1,876.08
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy94%
- Fixed charge6%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity bills in District of Columbia
What the average includes
The average above is energy cost only: typical household usage × District of Columbia's average residential rate from the EIA. Utilities also add a fixed monthly service charge and, in some areas, tax — expect real bills to run $10–$25 higher.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are heating, cooling, and water heating — usually half the bill combined. Use the savings planner to size up LED, thermostat, and appliance changes before spending money.
Frequently asked questions
The average District of Columbia household pays about $216.1 a month, based on typical usage of 886 kWh at the state average residential rate of 0.24 $/kWh (EIA, Jun 2026). Larger homes and heavy AC or heating use push bills above this figure.