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How much does electricity cost in District of Columbia?

The average residential electricity rate in District of Columbia is 24.41¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd), the 42nd-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 32% above the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B (2026-06-25). State averages are not household tariffs: taxes, fixed charges, and tiered or time-of-use pricing are not included.

Example monthly bills at the District of Columbia average rate

Engine-generated energy-portion estimates for three usage levels. Enter your own kWh in the bill estimator for a personalized range.

Monthly usageEstimated rangeMost likely
500 kWh$101.06–$150.37$122.05
1,000 kWh$202.11–$300.73$244.10
1,500 kWh$303.17–$451.10$366.15

What appliances cost to run in District of Columbia

Each row prices that appliance's reference scenario at the District of Columbia state-average rate through the appliance-energy engine. Open a guide to adjust watts, hours, and usage.

ApplianceReference scenariokWh/monthEstimated/month
Central air conditioner8 hours a day with moderate cycling504.00$123.03
Space heater6 hours a day on 20 days in a month144.00$35.15
Electric water heaterElements active about 3 hours a day405.00$98.86
Refrigerator150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle37.80$9.23
EV home charging (Level 2)About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)468.00$114.24
Pool pump8 hours a day at full draw264.00$64.44
Electric dryer45-minute cycles, twelve times per month22.95$5.60
Television5 hours a day of mixed viewing16.50$4.03

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B. Data vintage 2026-04-ytd.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in District of Columbia?
The published state-average residential rate for District of Columbia is 24.41 cents per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd, EIA). Your utility's tariff can differ meaningfully once fixed charges, taxes, and rate tiers are applied.
Is electricity in District of Columbia cheap or expensive compared with other states?
District of Columbia has the 42nd-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 32% above the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).
Why is my actual District of Columbia bill different from these estimates?
These examples apply one state-average rate to assumed usage. Real bills add fixed monthly charges, taxes and fees, tiered or time-of-use pricing, and your household’s actual kilowatt-hours, which vary with weather and behavior.

Keep comparing

  • Vermont — next-cheapest state average (23.72¢/kWh)
  • Alaska — next state average up (26.39¢/kWh)

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