Average Household Electricity Bill in District of Columbia (2026)
A typical District of Columbia household uses about 893 kWh/month and pays about $227/month — or $2723/year — at the April 2026 residential rate of 25.41¢/kWh. District of Columbia’s rate is 35% above the U.S. average (18.83¢/kWh). Versus the national typical bill of $168/month, District of Columbia households pay $59 more each month. Based on EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey averages, here is how a typical household’s electricity splits across major loads in District of Columbia: Shares vary widely by climate, home size, and what fuels you use (gas vs electric heat, gas vs electric water heater). The split above assumes a fully-electric household; gas-heated homes will see a smaller heating slice and a higher relative share for other loads. The 12 cheapest electricity states are dominated by hydropower, nuclear baseload, or coal-rich regions (Idaho, Washington, Utah, Nebraska, Oklahoma). The most expensive — Hawaii, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York — typically have higher fuel imports, more expensive transmission, or both. District of Columbia sits at 25.41¢/kWh, ranking 42 out of 51 (1 = cheapest). That is the most recent U.S. average residential household consumption published by the EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Actual usage varies from ~500 kWh/month in mild-climate apartments to over 2,000 kWh/month in large electric-heated homes. Multiply your actual monthly kWh (from your bill) by 0.2541 to get your District of Columbia bill. Or use any of our per-appliance calculators to add up your actual loads. No — this is the energy-only cost at the average residential rate. Most U.S. utilities also charge a small monthly customer/service fee ($5–$20) and applicable taxes, which add on top of the figures here.Where does that 893 kWh/month go?
Load category ~Share kWh/month Cost/month at 25.41¢/kWh Space cooling 17% 152 $38.57 Water heating 12% 107 $27.23 Space heating 12% 107 $27.23 Refrigeration 7% 63 $15.88 Lighting 5% 45 $11.35 TV & electronics 7% 63 $15.88 Washer & dryer 5% 45 $11.35 Cooking 4% 36 $9.08 Other (always-on, misc) 31% 277 $70.34 How District of Columbia compares
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