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Electricity Rates in District of Columbia

Homes in District of Columbia paid an average of 25.21¢ per kWh in July 2026, 38% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 43rd lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 9% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
25.21¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
43rd
lowest of 51
Average bill
$158.82
a month, 630 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

District of Columbia rate over the last 12 months

22¢24¢26¢August 2025: 23.19¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 23.67¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 23.92¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 22.72¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 23.90¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 23.72¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 23.97¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 25.00¢ per kWhApril 2026: 25.41¢ per kWhMay 2026: 25.40¢ per kWhJune 2026: 24.39¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 25.21¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202625.21¢
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District of Columbia average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202523.19¢
September 202523.67¢
October 202523.92¢
November 202522.72¢
December 202523.90¢
January 202623.72¢
February 202623.97¢
March 202625.00¢
April 202625.41¢
May 202625.40¢
June 202624.39¢
July 202625.21¢

The rate went from 23.19¢ in August 2025 to 25.21¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in District of Columbia

At 25.21¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in District of Columbia.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in District of Columbia
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$90.761,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$211.763,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$54.45900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$9.08150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$17.023,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$102.104,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$6.811,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$3.78100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$9.08150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.349 W, 5 h a day

District of Columbia compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to District of Columbia
RankStateRate
41stConnecticut24.16¢
42ndNew Jersey25.19¢
43rdDistrict of Columbia25.21¢
44thNew Hampshire26.60¢
45thRhode Island28.29¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for District of Columbia: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in District of Columbia?

25.21¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 38% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 43rd lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in District of Columbia?

About $158.82 a month: the average District of Columbia home uses 630 kWh a month (12-month average), at 25.21¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in District of Columbia?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.38 an hour in District of Columbia, or $90.76 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.