Electricity rates in District of Columbia
See the latest average electricity prices in District of Columbia and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.25
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.25
per kWh
Commercial
$0.24
per kWh
Industrial
$0.32
per kWh
vs US average
+38%
more expensive
Price rank
#9
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$223
at 886 kWh typical usage
How District of Columbia compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in District of Columbia
Estimated energy cost at District of Columbia's average residential rate of $0.25/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $138.66 | $1,663.86/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $176.47 | $2,117.64/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $226.89 | $2,722.68/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $289.91 | $3,478.98/yr |
District of Columbia electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with District of Columbia's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$161.26
600 kWh · ≈ $5.30/day
Per day
$5.30
Per year
$1,935.12
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy94%
- Fixed charge6%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in District of Columbia: common questions
District of Columbia's average residential electricity price is $0.25 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 38% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #9 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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