25.21¢
per kWh, Jul 2026
[ District of Columbia / DC · Jul 2026 ]
District of Columbia electricity rates: 25.21¢ per kWh, +9.4% in 12 months
0 PENDING RATE CASES · 1 UTILITIES TRACKED
Average residential rate, all charges, from EIA-861M. Compare your utility below.
+51.8%
3 years
+95.9%
5 years
$140
avg bill · 639 kWh/mo
Every utility in District of Columbia
Ranked by residential customers. Utilities with a page have a link; small co-ops and municipals are listed for completeness.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | 1-yr | Customers | Rate case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Co | 20.77¢ | +25.3% | 324,763 | — |
District of Columbia vs the US
18.31¢
US average, Jul 2026
+37.7%
DC vs US
+4.9%
US 12-month change
+9.4%
DC 12-month change
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Estimated at the District of Columbia average residential rate (25.21¢/kWh, EIA, all charges included). Your tariff, fees and taxes differ.
Who decides rates in District of Columbia
Investor-owned utilities file rate cases with the DC Public Service Commission. Municipal utilities and co-ops set rates through their own boards and are usually outside the commission's reach.
Sources
- EIA-861M sales and revenue, through Jul 2026 (released 2026-09-24)
- EIA-861 annual, 2025 final (released 2026-10-07)
- DC Public Service Commission dockets for the cases listed