District of Columbia
vsNew Jersey
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| District of Columbia | Metric | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 21.94¢/kWh | Residential | 22.63¢/kWh |
| 20.41¢/kWh | Commercial | 16.63¢/kWh |
| 14.78¢/kWh | Industrial | 13.90¢/kWh |
| #40 | Price Rank | #41 |
| 46.8% | Renewable % | 3.8% |
Generation Mix
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Frequently Asked Questions
District of Columbia has cheaper residential electricity at 21.94¢/kWh. The difference is 0.69¢/kWh between the two states. District of Columbia ranks #40 and New Jersey ranks #41 cheapest among all states.
District of Columbia gets 46.8% of electricity from renewables, while New Jersey gets 3.8%. District of Columbia leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
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