District of Columbia electricity rates
District of Columbia homes paid 26.0¢ per kWh in August 2026 — +12.1% from a year earlier. That is #43 cheapest of 51; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
District of Columbia electricity price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
Utilities in District of Columbia
2 utilities · 1 report monthlyMonthly home price by utility
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| │ = DC average, same period | |||||
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| Potomac Electric Power Co. Investor Owned · monthly data |
23.5¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
-5.5% | +41.9% | $98 | 318,780 |
| Adjustment 2024 |
17.7¢2024 |
-0.6% | — | $842 | 3,674 |
Bars: average home price (same color scale as the map). The thin line and “vs. DC avg.” use the District of Columbia average of the same period — 2024 for yearly figures, 2026 so far for monthly ones. “vs. 2024” compares this year’s monthly average with the 2024 annual average. Click a column header to sort. Small utilities that report only totals are left out.
All ZIP codes in District of Columbia
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions
What is the average electricity rate in District of Columbia?
26.0¢ per kWh for residential customers in August 2026 (EIA-861M, preliminary); the 12-month average is 24.4¢.
How does District of Columbia compare with other states?
District of Columbia ranks #43 cheapest of 51 states and D.C. The U.S. average was 18.2¢ in August 2026.
Which utility in District of Columbia has the lowest rates?
Among the larger utilities (over 10,000 homes), Potomac Electric Power Co. averaged 16.6¢ per kWh in 2024. Rates depend on the plan; check the utility’s tariff.