Electricity cost in District of Columbia

The average residential electric rate in District of Columbia is 25.41¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 25.41¢ in 2026-04 and bottomed at 20.43¢ in 2025-05.

Monthly average rate, last 12 reported months

Month¢/kWh
2025-0520.43¢
2025-0622.7¢
2025-0723.04¢
2025-0823.19¢
2025-0923.67¢
2025-1023.92¢
2025-1122.72¢
2025-1223.9¢
2026-0123.72¢
2026-0223.97¢
2026-0325.0¢
2026-0425.41¢

Averages hide your utility's actual tariff — the calculator takes your real rate, fees, and taxes, and can model seasonal costs per appliance.

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