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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
24.0¢
per kWh (EIA data)
5.9¢ above national avg
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Choice Program
DC Energy Choice
Deregulated since 2001
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.
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 | 15.4¢ | -2.7¢ | Compare rates → |
| Virginia | 16.0¢ | -2.1¢ | Coming soon |
| Delaware | 16.3¢ | -1.8¢ | Coming soon |
| Ohio | 17.5¢ | -0.6¢ | Compare rates → |
| Illinois | 17.8¢ | -0.2¢ | Coming soon |
| Michigan | 20.0¢ | +1.9¢ | Coming soon |
| Maryland | 20.1¢ | +2.0¢ | Coming soon |
| Pennsylvania | 20.3¢ | +2.2¢ | Compare rates → |
| New Jersey | 23.1¢ | +5.1¢ | Coming soon |
| Washington DC | 24.0¢ | +5.9¢ | Coming soon |
| New Hampshire | 26.5¢ | +8.4¢ | Coming soon |
| Rhode Island | 29.4¢ | +11.4¢ | Coming soon |
| New York | 30.0¢ | +11.9¢ | Coming soon |
| Massachusetts | 30.5¢ | +12.4¢ | Compare rates → |
| Connecticut | 30.8¢ | +12.7¢ | Coming soon |
| Maine | 32.2¢ | +14.1¢ | Coming soon |
| National Average | 18.07¢ | — | EIA May 2026 |
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