District of Columbia
Electricity costs 21.94¢/kWh residential, ranking #40 cheapest in the US. 46.8% renewable energy.
21.94¢
Residential Rate
#40
Price Rank (Cheapest)
46.8%
Renewable Energy
#12
Renewable Rank
Electricity Rates
| Residential | 21.94¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 20.41¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 14.78¢/kWh |
| National Average | 17.92¢/kWh |
Electricity Generation Mix
Natural Gas
53.2%
Other
29.9%
Solar
16.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in District of Columbia is 21.94¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #40 cheapest out of 51 states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making District of Columbia 22% above average.
46.8% of District of Columbia's electricity comes from renewable sources, ranking #12 among all states. The largest generation source is Natural Gas at 53.2%.
District of Columbia's residential rate of 21.94¢/kWh is 22% above the national average of 17.92¢/kWh. Commercial rates are 20.41¢/kWh and industrial rates are 14.78¢/kWh.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data. Rankings based on residential rates.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.