State average · reviewed October 14, 2026
Why are District of Columbia electric bills so high?
In July 2026 the average residential price in District of Columbia was 25.21¢ per kWh, compared with 23.04¢ in July 2025 (+9.4%). The 2025 average monthly bill was $140.05 for 639 kWh. A single household can sit far from those averages because of usage, a rider, or a different utility.
EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A · Reviewed October 14, 2026
EIA-861 2025 average bill · Reviewed October 14, 2026
- July 2026
- 25.21¢
- +9.4% vs July 2025
- 2025 average bill
- $140.05
- 639 kWh a month
- 2025 average price
- 21.92¢
- 324,763 residential customers
Full service and delivery
Among distribution utilities in this extract, delivery-only residential customers were 10.2% of bundled plus delivery customers. A high share means many households buy energy from someone else. A low share means most reported customers are still full service. This is not a legal map of retail choice. Needs verification for a specific address.
Calculated from EIA-861 2025 residential customer counts · Reviewed October 14, 2026
Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Average shown | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy Services | 1,256,488 | Energy supply | 13.32¢ |
| Constellation NewEnergy | 947,889 | Energy supply | 11.90¢ |
| Pepco | 883,572 | Full service | 21.47¢ |
| NextEra Energy Services | 677,295 | Energy supply | 9.28¢ |
| Reliant Energy Northeast | 544,961 | Energy supply | 12.91¢ |
| Ambit Energy Holdings | 414,347 | Bundled retail service | 19.74¢ |
| CleanChoice Energy | 213,370 | Energy supply | 16.37¢ |
| SmartEnergy Holdings | 199,336 | Energy supply | 15.48¢ |
| Inspire Energy Holdings | 189,904 | Energy supply | 15.63¢ |
| IDT Energy | 105,803 | Energy supply | 14.61¢ |
| Think Energy | 86,153 | Energy supply | 11.38¢ |
| Atlantic Energy | 71,292 | Bundled retail service | 16.13¢ |
| Clearview Electric | 63,468 | Energy supply | 14.61¢ |
| Nordic Energy Services | 50,706 | Energy supply | 15.56¢ |
| Titan Gas | 42,899 | Energy supply | 14.46¢ |
| Verde Energy USA | 39,975 | Energy supply | 15.70¢ |
| WGL Energy Services | 33,421 | Energy supply | 10.22¢ |
| Eligo Energy | 27,807 | Energy supply | 15.33¢ |
| Major Energy Electric Services | 27,382 | Energy supply | 12.96¢ |
| MPower Energy NJ | 21,305 | Energy supply | 19.11¢ |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | 14,461 | Energy supply | 16.26¢ |
| Median Energy | 12,983 | Energy supply | 19.74¢ |
| Pure Energy USA | 10,641 | Energy supply | 35.19¢ |
| Renaissance Power & Gas | 10,451 | Energy supply | 11.73¢ |
| Park Power | 9,301 | Energy supply | 16.98¢ |
| RPA Energy | 6,481 | Energy supply | 20.11¢ |
| SunSea Energy | 5,716 | Energy supply | 27.27¢ |
| Palmco Power DC | 2,591 | Energy supply | 24.05¢ |
| Horizon Power and Light | 944 | Energy supply | 16.08¢ |
| XOOM Energy Washington DC | 567 | Energy supply | 18.15¢ |
| Stream Energy Columbia | 173 | Energy supply | 18.34¢ |
A bill at the July 2026 state average
| Monthly use | At 25.21¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $126.05 |
| 750 kWh | $189.08 |
| 1,000 kWh | $252.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $378.15 |
| 2,000 kWh | $504.20 |
This uses the statewide average, not your utility's tariff. Fixed charges make low-use bills diverge. Needs verification against the bill.
Regulator and assistance
Investor-owned base rates are usually set in a public docket. Municipal and cooperative rates may be set by a city or a co-op board instead. Which body sets this utility's rates needs verification.
Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia
LIHEAP contacts for District of Columbia are on the federal list. A utility's own discount needs verification.
Questions
Why are District of Columbia electric bills so high?
In July 2026 the average residential price in District of Columbia was 25.21¢ per kWh, compared with 23.04¢ in July 2025 (+9.4%). The 2025 average monthly bill was $140.05 for 639 kWh. A single household can sit far from those averages because of usage, a rider, or a different utility.
Who regulates electric rates in District of Columbia?
Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia publishes orders and pending dockets. Investor-owned base rates are usually set in a public docket. Municipal and cooperative rates may be set by a city or a co-op board instead. Which body sets this utility's rates needs verification.
What help is available in District of Columbia?
LIHEAP is the federal bill-assistance program. State contacts are listed by HHS. Utility discounts need verification.