Electricity rates in Washington, DC
Washington (population 693,645) is served by Pepco (District of Columbia). A typical home on its cheapest plan, Schedule R, pays about $156 a month, 24.77¢ per kWh all-in: 2% above the District of Columbia average.
Utility PepcoPopulation Census 2025 estimateState price EIA, July 2026
Typical all-in priceSchedule R
Pepco plans for a Washington home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule RChecked | $156/mo | 24.77 | Same price all day | $65/mo |
Typical bill: average District of Columbia use of 630 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full Pepco tariff details and sources.
Washington electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Washington, DC?
The centre of Washington lies in Pepco (District of Columbia)’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Washington?
On Pepco’s Schedule R plan, a typical District of Columbia home using 630 kWh a month pays about 24.77¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $156 a month. The District of Columbia average over the last 12 months was 24.20¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Washington?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $65 a month on Pepco’s Schedule R plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $160 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
Calculators with Pepco preloaded
Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the Pepco page.