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Average Electric Bill in Washington, D.C. (2026)

The average residential electric bill in Washington, D.C. is $113.23 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg), 20% below the U.S. average, #40 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 639 kWh used per month at Washington, D.C.'s rate of 17.7¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.

Avg monthly bill

$113.23

#40 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg

Avg monthly use

639 kWh

per residential customer

Electricity rate

17.7¢/kWh

20% below the U.S. average

Average electric bill in Washington, D.C. by home size

Priced at Washington, D.C.'s 17.7¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Washington, D.C.'s own average household use of 639 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh. Climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.

Home sizeTypical monthly useMonthly bill
1-bedroom apartment370 kWh$65.53
2-bedroom apartment555 kWh$98.29
Small house666 kWh$117.95
Large house1,037 kWh$183.65
Washington, D.C. average639 kWh$113.23

Find what drives your Washington, D.C. bill

Rates and averages explain the price of a kilowatt-hour, not how many you use. A plug-in energy meter logs what one corded 120 V appliance really draws over a week. A whole-home monitor logs every circuit at once, so the biggest loads on your own bill show up by name. Its sensors clip on inside the panel, which is work for an electrician if that isn't you.

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Estimate your Washington, D.C. electric bill

Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.

Estimated bill

$210/mo

Total usage
1,200 kWh/mo
Yearly bill
$2,517

What drives the bill

  • Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
  • Water heating$41.20 21%
  • EV charging$49.44 25%
  • Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
  • Fixed charge$12.00

Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill: heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.

Frequently asked questions

The average residential electric bill in Washington, D.C. is about $113.23 a month (EIA, 2024 annual avg), based on an average of 639 kWh used at 17.7¢/kWh. That's 20% below the U.S. average and ranks #40 of 51. Your bill depends on your home size, heating type, and habits. Estimate yours with the calculator below.

Average bill by utility in Washington, D.C.

The state average blends every provider; what you pay depends on your utility.

Potomac Electric Power rates$98.17/mo

Nearby states

Washington$113.68/moIowa$111.54/moNorth Dakota$118.38/moWisconsin$110.87/mo
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