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How Much Is Electricity in District of Columbia?

The residential electricity rate in District of Columbia is 21.94¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #40 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making District of Columbia 22% above average.

Reviewed by EnergyProfile Editorial Team · Updated

21.94¢

Residential

#40

Price Rank

46.8%

Renewable

Residential Rate21.94¢/kWh
Commercial Rate20.41¢/kWh
Industrial Rate14.78¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)17.92¢/kWh
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At 21.94¢/kWh, residential electricity in District of Columbia is 22% above the U.S. average of 17.92¢/kWh — the 12th most expensive residential rate among 51 states and territories.

Across rate classes, commercial customers pay 20.41¢/kWh and industrial customers 14.78¢/kWh — a 5.63¢/kWh gap that reflects the volume discounts large industrial loads receive. Renewables account for 46.8% of generation in District of Columbia (12th highest nationally). The largest single source is natural gas at 53.2%, followed by other sources at 29.9%.

In 2024, District of Columbia generated about 187 GWh of electricity in total.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.