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Washington DC Electricity Rates

Washington DC deregulated electricity in 2001. Pepco is the sole distribution utility serving the district.

Average Residential Rate

23.7¢

per kWh (EIA data)

5.6¢ above national avg

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About Washington DC Electricity Choice

Choice Program

DC Energy Choice

Deregulated since 2001

Regulator

DC Public Service Commission (PSC)

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Residential Customers

300,000

Eligible for choice

Major Utilities in Washington DC

These utilities deliver power to Washington DC residents. With electricity choice, you can pick your supplier while they handle delivery.

Pepco

Suppliers Serving Washington DC

These licensed suppliers offer competitive rates in Washington DC.

How Washington DC Rates Compare

See how Washington DC's average residential rate stacks up against other deregulated states.

State Avg Rate vs National Status
Texas
15.8¢ -2.2¢ Compare rates →
Virginia
16.6¢ -1.4¢ Coming soon
Ohio
17.6¢ -0.5¢ Compare rates →
Delaware
18.1¢ +0.1¢ Coming soon
Illinois
19.1¢ +1.0¢ Coming soon
Pennsylvania
20.5¢ +2.4¢ Compare rates →
Maryland
21.1¢ +3.0¢ Coming soon
Michigan
21.2¢ +3.1¢ Coming soon
New Jersey
23.4¢ +5.3¢ Coming soon
Washington DC
23.7¢ +5.6¢ Coming soon
New York
27.2¢ +9.2¢ Coming soon
New Hampshire
27.8¢ +9.8¢ Coming soon
Maine
28.0¢ +9.9¢ Coming soon
Rhode Island
28.3¢ +10.2¢ Coming soon
Massachusetts
30.4¢ +12.3¢ Compare rates →
Connecticut
30.5¢ +12.4¢ Coming soon
National Average 18.07¢ EIA Sept 2025

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