District of Columbia electric bills
What homes in District of Columbia pay, how weather moves their bills, and how to compare two of your own.
Data through August 2026. Updated November 6, 2026.
What District of Columbia homes pay
Residential customers in District of Columbia paid an average of 26.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 12.1% from 23.2¢ in August 2025. Compared with August 2023, when it was 16.5¢, the price has moved +57.6%. Over the 12 months through August 2026 the average was 24.4¢, which puts District of Columbia above the middle state at 15.8¢ and 10th highest among the states and DC. States closest in price are Vermont (24.0¢), New Jersey (23.6¢), New Hampshire (27.0¢), Alaska (27.1¢).
Monthly average revenue per kWh, all residential customers. Source: EIA Form EIA-861M.
The highest monthly average in our records is 26.0¢ (August 2026) and the lowest is 15.0¢ (January 2023). These averages include fixed charges, so they typically move a little with the seasons even without a rate change: usage rises in peak months and spreads those fixed costs over more kWh. Your own price depends on your utility and plan, and can differ from the state figure by a wide margin.
Why we don't estimate weather here
We leave weather out for District of Columbia because our test on recent data showed the fit for the District of Columbia was too weak to trust. Showing a number we could not validate would be worse than showing none. The tool still works here: it splits your bill change into price and usage, and any weather effect stays inside usage.
You can still judge weather on your own. Compare the same month a year apart, using kWh per day, and ask whether that month was hotter or colder than usual where you live. If kWh per day barely moved, weather is not the reason for your higher bill. Our weather guide explains what to look for.
Check your own District of Columbia bills
Enter two bills to see how much of the change came from your price, and your usage. Your numbers stay in your browser.
Compare my billsReading a state average
A state figure is a useful yardstick but doesn't describe your bill. Different utilities within District of Columbia can charge noticeably different prices, and your plan may include tiers, time-of-use pricing or a separate supplier. If your all-in price (total bill divided by kWh) sits far above 26.0¢, read your plan and fixed charges closely. In a low-usage month, a fixed charge alone can do that. Our guide to reading your bill shows which lines to compare, and the high bill checklist covers what to do if usage is the issue.
Common questions
What is the average electricity price in District of Columbia?
The average residential price was 26.0¢ per kWh in August 2026, the latest federal figure. The 12-month average was 24.4¢. Your own rate depends on your utility and plan.
Are District of Columbia electric rates going up?
The state average was up 12.1% from 23.2¢ a year earlier. One month's comparison is not a forecast, and it can differ from your utility's change.
Does the tool work for District of Columbia?
Yes. It separates the change into price and usage. It does not estimate a weather share here, because we could not validate one.
Where does this data come from?
Prices come from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Form EIA-861M through August 2026. Weather comes from NOAA, through October 2026. Both are statewide figures.