Electricity rates in Mount Pleasant, DC
Mount Pleasant (35,842 people, District of Columbia County) is served by Potomac Electric Power Co.. Homes on Potomac Electric Power Co. pay about 22.91¢/kWh, 5% less than the District of Columbia average.
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Electric companies serving Mount Pleasant
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 22.91¢ | $136 | 292K | 50 |
Power outages in District of Columbia County right now
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Outage history in District of Columbia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 95 | 106 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 24,929 (7.7%) | 31,577 (9.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-28 | 2025-03-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (95 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Central 14th Street / Spring Road 22.9¢
- Adams Morgan 22.9¢
- Columbia Heights 22.9¢
- Woodley Park 22.9¢
- Park View 22.9¢
- Pleasant Plains 22.9¢
- Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn 22.9¢
- Petworth 22.9¢
- Cleveland Park 22.9¢
- Van Ness 22.9¢
ZIP codes: 20009, 20010, 20441
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Pleasant?
Most homes in Mount Pleasant get power from Potomac Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 22.91¢/kWh including all charges. The District of Columbia average is 24.20¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Mount Pleasant?
About $136 a month, based on 593 kWh a month (the average for Potomac Electric Power Co. customers) at 22.91¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mount Pleasant, DC?
Potomac Electric Power Co. serves Mount Pleasant.
How often does the power go out in Mount Pleasant?
In 2025, customers in District of Columbia County averaged 106 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-06, when 31,577 customers (9.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.