WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
District Of Columbia
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in District Of Columbia
January
$430highestFebruary
$270March
$201April
$174lowestMay
$175June
$204July
$221August
$206September
$185October
$184November
$175December
$245Carbon Emissions
661 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,179 kWh
District Of Columbia's energy comes from Solar and Natural Gas. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 67% of District Of Columbia's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%.
67%
Solar
33%
Natural Gas
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
470 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,174
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in District Of Columbia 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of District Of Columbia. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
Pepco - DC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Apartments-Master Metered | Fixed | 7¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Service - PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGING | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
The price to compare for Pepco - DC is 12.23¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,179 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 18.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Green Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 18.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
The District of Columbia started restructuring their energy market in 1999 with Formal Case No. 945. This legislation meant consumers no longer had to buy their electricity exclusively from one provider but from anyone they chose. In 2001, the D.C. Council passed legislation approving retail electric competition, allowing more than one company to offer electric service in D.C.
To ensure that D.C. consumers have energy service if they do not choose a competitive supplier, the Council of the District of Columbia named Pepco the Standard Office Service (SOS). Pepco was required to provide electric generation service under capped rates to District consumers until February 8, 2005. Due to an increase in price at the wholesale level, SOS consumers saw an 85% increase in rates since the caps were removed. However, the Office of the People’s Counsel (OPC) successfully fought Mirant’s efforts to have a bankruptcy court absolve it from financial responsibility preventing consumers from paying for expensive energy supply contracts.
The District of Columbia passed a new law that will require all of its electricity to come from renewable sources (including at least 5% from solar energy) by 2032. This is the most ambitious timetable in the country.
In 2017, D.C. ranked among the top three cities for the most Energy Star-certified buildings for energy efficiency. Renewable energy made up 5.9% of the District of Columbia’s energy mix in the first half of 2018, with wind being the primary energy source followed by hydroelectric.
A lot of WattBuy’s suppliers use renewable energy sources to generate their energy. You can check if any renewable energy sources are available in your area by inputting your zip code at the top of this page!
Enter your address and WattBuy's proprietary energy estimation model will find the best electricity options for your home