District of Columbia electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in District of Columbia was 25.98¢ per kWh, higher than a year earlier (23.18¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

District of Columbia electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), District of Columbia has averaged 24.88¢ per kWh, +17.5% compared with the same months of 2025 (21.18¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in August 2026 (25.98¢) and lowest in November 2025 (22.71¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in District of Columbia?

• Price: District of Columbia homes paid 25.98¢ per kWh in August 2026, +12.1% from August 2025 (+17.5% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 22.71¢ in November to 25.98¢ in August, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical District of Columbia home uses about 639 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in District of Columbia

A typical District of Columbia home used 639 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $166 a month, compared with $148 at the August 2025 price — an increase of $18 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $113.23.

What common appliances cost to run in District of Columbia

At 25.98¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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