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District of Columbia, District of Columbia Electricity Overview
District of Columbia is the most populated county in District of Columbia, with 671,803 residents .
District of Columbia emits 7,445.27 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 666th highest polluting county in the nation by per capita pollution.
District of Columbia produces 0.15 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita.
As the largest generator of solar power in District of Columbia, District of Columbia generates a total of 21,914 megawatt hours from solar.
District of Columbia ranks 1st out of 1 counties in the state for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.03 megawatt hours generated per person.
District of Columbia has achieved a 4.97% increase in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production throughout the past year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
9,898,161 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
181,553 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
79,721 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
101,832 MWh
Production per Capita
0.27 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
5,001,752,822 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,445.27 kg
Washington, DC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 19.07 cents per kilowatt hour for Washington. This is 15.34% higher than District of Columbia's average price of 16.54 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 $144.54 per month.
For electricity production purposes, Washington's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, making up 56.08%, or 101,814.34 megawatt hours of production in the city. Other Biomass Gas and Solar make up 31.84% and 12.07% of electricity production, respectively. The city emits 7,445.27 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the city from electricity use, which makes it the worst polluting city out of 1 cities in District of Columbia based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 5,001,752,822.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city highest for total emissions in District of Columbia. There are 11 electricity generation plants in Washington, which is the most plants in a city in District of Columbia.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington
Washington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Washington, District of Columbia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.23 | 90.33 | 1,982,133.36 | 301,922,019 |
Zips with electric coverage in Washington, District of Columbia include: 20002, 20011, 20019, 20020, 20009, 20001, 20032, 20003, 20016, 20010, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Walt Bailey Bioenergy FacilityDC Water (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Other Biomass Gas | 58,049 | 30,402,536.95 | 523.74 | ||
AOC, Capitol Power PlantArchitect of the Capitol, Capitol Power Plant (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Natural Gas | 51,508.8 | 31,722,685.7 | 615.87 | ||
US GSA Heating and TransmissionUS GSA Heating and Transmission (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Natural Gas | 33,082.84 | 20,371,962.52 | 615.79 | ||
Ross Hall Central Utility PlantThe George Washington University (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Natural Gas | 16,998.1 | 10,467,146.2 | 615.78 | ||
JBAB - Washington DCExelon Corporation (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Solar | 8,776 | ||||
DC Water SolarMarbury Point Solar LLC (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Solar | 5,323 | ||||
| Washington | DC | Solar | 2,485 | |||||
| Washington | DC | Solar | 2,143 | |||||
NationalsTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Solar | 1,781 | ||||
WW-DC Solar 1, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Solar | 1,406 | ||||
Oxon Run CREF | Washington | DC | Solar | 334 |
District of Columbia, District of Columbia Details
For electricity production purposes, District of Columbia's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, making up 56.08%, or 101,814.34 megawatt hours of production in the county. Other Biomass Gas and Solar make up 31.84% and 12.07% of electricity production, respectively. The county emits 7,445.27 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 5,001,752,822.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the highest for total emissions in District of Columbia. District of Columbia has 11 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 225th most plants in a single county.
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 11 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 | 297,566 |
