36 Month Home Power Plan
Residential
- Rate 10.99¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 36 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
District of Columbia, District of Columbia Electric Profile
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
District of Columbia, District of Columbia Overview
District of Columbia is the most populated county in District of Columbia, with 689,545 residents .
District of Columbia emits 7,584.1 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 729th highest polluting county in the nation by per capita pollution.
Averaging production of 0.26 megawatt hours per resident each year, District of Columbia ranks 1721st out of 3221 counties in the US in production per capita.
In District of Columbia, 112,446.54 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuel sources. District of Columbia ranks 1st out of 1 counties in the state for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuels.
District of Columbia released 5,229,577,534.89 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the worst polluting county out of 1 counties in the state.
District of Columbia has recently seen an increase in electricity generation from solar energy of roughly 43.79% year over year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
10,087,951 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
180,863 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
68,416 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
112,447 MWh
Production per Capita
0.26 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
5,229,577,535 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,584.1 kg
Electricity plans in District of Columbia
There are 21105 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.
Most Popular District of Columbia Plans
Live Brighter 18
Residential
- Rate 15.19¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 18 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 17.40¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 24 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 16.70¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 24 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 5%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
All District of Columbia Plans
Live Brighter 18
Residential
- Rate 15.19¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 18 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 17.40¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 24 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 16.70¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 24 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 5%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Live Brighter 12
Residential
- Rate 16.59¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Live Brighter 36
Residential
- Rate 14.19¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 36 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 20.00¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 5%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Secure Green Choice 12
Residential
- Rate 17.89¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Secure Choice 12
Residential
- Rate 17.79¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Secure Choice 24
Residential
- Rate 16.79¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 24 mo.
- Effective Date Jun 2022
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Washington, DC Electric Overview
The residential electricity rate is 15.21 cents per kilowatt hour for Washington. This is 15.85% higher than District of Columbia's average price of 13.13 cents. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Potomac Electric Power Company. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $125.76 per month.
For electricity production purposes, Washington's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, making up 62.16%, or 112,426.02 megawatt hours of production in the city. Other Biomass Gas and Solar make up 30.81% and 7.02% of electricity production, respectively. The city emits 7,584.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city from electricity use, which makes it the worst polluting city out of 1 cities in District of Columbia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 5,229,577,534.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city highest for total emissions in District of Columbia. There are 6 electricity generation plants in Washington, which is the most plants in a city in District of Columbia.
Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington
Washington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
1st
12.23¢
Average residential price per kWh in the city of Washington
1st
$78.22
Average residential monthly electricity bill for Washington Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Washington, District of Columbia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Company | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 78.22 | 1,975,726 | 241,658,484 |
Zips with electric coverage in Washington, District of Columbia include: 20011, 20002, 20019, 20020, 20009, 20001, 20032, 20010, 20016, 20003, 20008 and 42 other zip code(s).
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Energy Production in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Power Plants in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AOC, Capitol Power PlantArchitect of the Capitol, Capitol Power Plant (100.00%)
| Washington | DC | Natural Gas | 56,648.9 | 34,888,303.35 | 615.87 | ||
DC Water CHPDC Water (100.00%)
| Washington | DC | Other Biomass Gas | 56,525 | 29,447,645.25 | 520.97 | ||
US GSA Heating and TransmissionUS GSA Heating and Transmission (100.00%)
| Washington | DC | Natural Gas | 54,993.68 | 33,864,218.5 | 615.78 | ||
JBAB - Washington DCExelon Corporation (100.00%)
| Washington | DC | Solar | 9,022 | ||||
NationalsTerraForm Power (100.00%)
| Washington | DC | Solar | 1,857 | ||||
| Washington | DC | Solar | 1,816 |
District of Columbia, District of Columbia Details
For electricity production purposes, District of Columbia's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, making up 62.16%, or 112,426.02 megawatt hours of production in the county. Other Biomass Gas and Solar make up 30.81% and 7.02% of electricity production, respectively. The county emits 7,584.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the highest polluting county out of 1 counties in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 5,229,577,534.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the highest for total emissions in District of Columbia. District of Columbia has 6 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 402nd most plants in a single county.
NATURAL GAS
62.16%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
30.81%
SOLAR
7.02%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
0.01%
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?
The largest electricity supplier in District of Columbia, District of Columbia by total customer count is Potomac Electric Power Company.
How many power plants are located in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?
District of Columbia, District of Columbia has 6 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac Electric Power Company | 274,980 |
Published: 2021-03-16
Last Updated: 2022-04-23