WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Washington

District Of Columbia

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The State of Electricity in Washington

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Washington

Average monthly bill

January

$486highest

February

$306

March

$228

April

$196lowest

May

$198

June

$231

July

$251

August

$233

September

$209

October

$209

November

$198

December

$277

Carbon Emissions

661 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,179 kWh

Where does Washington’s electricity come from?

Washington's energy comes from Solar. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 100% of Washington's energy.

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Solar

Solar energy in Washington

The state of solar in Washington

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$13,271

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Washington can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Electricity Providers in Washington

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Washington. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Washington

Pepco - DC

Pepco - DC Rates

Pepco - DC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Apartments-Master MeteredFixed7¢ to 7¢
Residential ServiceFixed4¢ to 7¢
Residential Service - PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGINGFixed4¢ to 7¢

Pepco - DC Electricity Plans in Washington

The price to compare for Pepco - DC is 16.05¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,179 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Major Energy

Secure Choice 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
18.19¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Major Energy

Secure Green Choice 12

cheapest renewable
18.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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