Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in District of Columbia is 25.00¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 23.26¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 14.38¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in District of Columbia is about $166 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 666 kWh at a residential rate of 25.00¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

At 25.00¢ per kWh, District of Columbia's residential electricity rate is 32.8% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 41st-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. District of Columbia has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.