36 Month Home Power Plan
Residential
- Rate 12.49¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 36 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
District of Columbia, District of Columbia Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
District of Columbia, District of Columbia Electricity Overview
District of Columbia is the most populated county in District of Columbia, with 689,545 residents .
District of Columbia emits 7,520.69 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 729th highest polluting county in the nation by per capita pollution.
Averaging production of 0.16 megawatt hours per resident each year, District of Columbia ranks 1744th out of 3221 counties in the US in production per capita.
In District of Columbia, 31,994.28 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 5,185,851,884.5 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 43.91% year over year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
10,311,145 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.95 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
108,507 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
76,512 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
31,994 MWh
Production per Capita
0.16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
5,185,851,884 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,520.69 kg
Electricity plans in District of Columbia
There are 29219 plans. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.
Most Popular District of Columbia Plans
Secure Green Choice 12
Residential
- Rate 13.79¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Secure Choice 12
Residential
- Rate 13.69¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 14.20¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 24 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
All District of Columbia Plans
Secure Green Choice 12
Residential
- Rate 13.79¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Secure Choice 12
Residential
- Rate 13.69¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 0%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 14.20¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 24 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 13.60¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 24 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 5%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 15.00¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 100%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Fixed All-In
Residential
- Rate 14.55¢ / kWh
- Contract Length 12 mo.
- Effective Date Jan 2023
- Green Energy 5%
- Plan seen in Washington D.C.
- Terms and Conditions
Washington, DC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 14.82 cents per kilowatt hour for Washington. This is 8.77% higher than District of Columbia's average price of 13.63 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 $143.55 per month.
For electricity production purposes, Washington's primary fuel source is Other Biomass Gas, making up 53.68%, or 58,243.26 megawatt hours of production in the city. Natural Gas and Solar make up 29.49% and 16.84% of electricity production, respectively. The city emits 7,520.69 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 5,185,851,884.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city highest for total emissions in District of Columbia. There are 7 electricity generation plants in Washington, which is the most plants in a city in District of Columbia.
Average 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:
1st12.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Washington
1st$80.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Washington Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Washington, District of Columbia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Company | BUNDLED | 12.45 | 80.34 | 2,031,945 | 252,898,960 |
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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Electricity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DC Water CHPDC Water (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Other Biomass Gas | 58,708 | 30,455,586.35 | 518.76 | ||
US GSA Heating and TransmissionUS GSA Heating and Transmission (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Natural Gas | 31,529.54 | 19,415,396.84 | 615.78 | ||
JBAB - Washington DCExelon Corporation (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Solar | 9,118 | ||||
DC Water SolarMarbury Point Solar LLC (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Solar | 4,165 | ||||
| Washington | DC | Solar | 2,295 | |||||
NationalsTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Solar | 1,665 | ||||
| Washington | DC | Solar | 1,026 |
District of Columbia, District of Columbia Details
For electricity production purposes, District of Columbia's primary fuel source is Other Biomass Gas, making up 53.68%, or 58,243.26 megawatt hours of production in the county. Natural Gas and Solar make up 29.49% and 16.84% of electricity production, respectively. The county emits 7,520.69 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 5,185,851,884.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the highest for total emissions in District of Columbia. District of Columbia has 7 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 296th most plants in a single county.
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
53.68%
NATURAL GAS
29.49%
SOLAR
16.84%
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 7 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 | 280,800 |
Published: 2022-09-27