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

$528highest

February

$397

March

$228

April

$219lowest

May

$222

June

$239

July

$281

August

$243

September

$232

October

$236

November

$252

December

$416

Carbon Emissions

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Monthly Usage

1,225 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.

100%

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 Service - PLUG-IN VEHICLE CHARGINGFixed3¢ to 7¢
Residential ServiceFixed3¢ to 7¢
Residential Apartments-Master MeteredFixed7¢ to 7¢

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