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District of Columbia electricity rates by utility, 2025
District of Columbia homes paid an average of 21.92¢ per kWh in 2025, the 40th lowest of 51 (50 states and D.C.), and used 639 kWh a month for an average bill of $140.
- 21.92¢Avg residential ¢/kWh (2025)+4.21¢ (+23.8%) vs 2024
- $140Avg monthly billU.S.: $151
- 639 kWhAvg monthly useU.S.: 874 kWh
- 25.98¢August 2026 (preliminary)August 2025: 23.18¢
How District of Columbia compares
- U.S. residential average, 2025: 17.23¢ per kWh and $151 a month. District of Columbia is 27% above it.
- Change since 2024: +4.21¢ (+23.8%) per kWh (U.S.: +0.76¢ (+4.6%)).
- August 2026 (preliminary): 25.98¢ per kWh, against 23.18¢ in August 2025 (+2.80¢ (+12.1%)).
- District of Columbia has retail choice for at least some customers: EIA lists 30 energy suppliers and 0 delivery-only utilities with residential customers. A supplier’s price excludes delivery charges, so compare full-service rates with supplier price plus delivery.
Every District of Columbia provider with residential customers
| Provider | Type | Customers | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Co | Full-service utility | 291,516 | 20.77¢ | $123 | +4.19¢ (+25.3%) |
| CleanChoice Energy, Inc. | Energy supplier | 5,483 | 27.55¢ | $158 | +6.42¢ (+30.4%) |
| MPower Energy NJ LLC | Energy supplier | 3,773 | 19.85¢ | $112 | +1.13¢ (+6.1%) |
| SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC | Energy supplier | 3,370 | 21.14¢ | $131 | +3.57¢ (+20.3%) |
| WGL Energy Services, Inc. | Energy supplier | 2,785 | 16.83¢ | $101 | +3.85¢ (+29.6%) |
| Palmco Power DC, LLC | Energy supplier | 2,591 | 24.05¢ | $105 | +2.01¢ (+9.1%) |
| Constellation NewEnergy, Inc | Energy supplier | 1,479 | 13.58¢ | $96 | +1.63¢ (+13.6%) |
| SunSea Energy, LLC | Energy supplier | 1,307 | 31.00¢ | $123 | +4.85¢ (+18.6%) |
| Nordic Energy Services, LLC | Energy supplier | 856 | 17.25¢ | $79 | +2.04¢ (+13.4%) |
| IDT Energy, Inc. | Energy supplier | 788 | 17.81¢ | $96 | +1.66¢ (+10.3%) |
| Horizon Power and Light, LLC | Energy supplier | 780 | 16.17¢ | $87 | −1.39¢ (-7.9%) |
| Inspire Energy Holdings, LLC | Energy supplier | 571 | 19.25¢ | $136 | +3.32¢ (+20.9%) |
| XOOM Energy Washington DC, LLC | Energy supplier | 567 | 18.15¢ | $109 | +1.83¢ (+11.2%) |
| Direct Energy Services | Energy supplier | 475 | 14.18¢ | $129 | +0.58¢ (+4.3%) |
| Think Energy, LLC | Energy supplier | 446 | 14.14¢ | $159 | +3.37¢ (+31.2%) |
| Median Energy Corp. | Energy supplier | 420 | 18.30¢ | $102 | +1.84¢ (+11.2%) |
| Major Energy Electric Services | Energy supplier | 387 | 18.85¢ | $121 | +3.43¢ (+22.2%) |
| Park Power LLC | Energy supplier | 354 | 18.69¢ | $88 | −0.53¢ (-2.8%) |
| RPA Energy, Inc. | Energy supplier | 341 | 23.24¢ | $118 | −2.30¢ (-9.0%) |
| Reliant Energy Northeast LLC | Energy supplier | 309 | 18.37¢ | $117 | +1.95¢ (+11.9%) |
| Titan Gas LLC | Energy supplier | 285 | 17.55¢ | $113 | −0.50¢ (-2.7%) |
| Clearview Electric Inc. | Energy supplier | 273 | 21.92¢ | $139 | −0.04¢ (-0.2%) |
| Atlantic Energy LLC | Energy supplier | 267 | 28.44¢ | $131 | +4.46¢ (+18.6%) |
| Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC | Energy supplier | 209 | 15.79¢ | $97 | +1.26¢ (+8.7%) |
| Stream Energy Columbia, LLC | Energy supplier | 173 | 18.34¢ | $111 | +1.67¢ (+10.0%) |
| Renaissance Power & Gas, Inc. | Energy supplier | 122 | 13.89¢ | $73 | +0.20¢ (+1.5%) |
| Eligo Energy, LLC | Energy supplier | 102 | 22.62¢ | $129 | +3.62¢ (+19.1%) |
| NextEra Energy Services, LLC | Energy supplier | 69 | 11.79¢ | $106 | +2.37¢ (+25.2%) |
| Pure Energy USA, LLC | Energy supplier | 65 | 29.43¢ | $126 | n/a |
| Alpha Gas and Electric, LLC | Energy supplier | 7 | 16.96¢ | $113 | +0.88¢ (+5.5%) |
| Verde Energy USA | Energy supplier | 6 | 18.60¢ | $111 | +5.27¢ (+39.5%) |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.