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

$430highest

February

$270

March

$201

April

$174lowest

May

$175

June

$204

July

$221

August

$206

September

$185

October

$184

November

$175

December

$245

Carbon Emissions

661 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,179 kWh

Where does Washington’s electricity come from?

Washington's energy comes from Solar and Natural Gas. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 67% of Washington's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%.

67%

Solar

33%

Natural Gas

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 Service - PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGINGFixed4¢ to 7¢
Residential Apartments-Master MeteredFixed7¢ to 7¢
Residential ServiceFixed4¢ to 7¢

Pepco - DC Electricity Plans in Washington

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.

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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