Electricity rates in Washington, DC
Washington (689,545 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 Washington
| 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
- Golden Triangle 22.9¢
- Downtown DC 22.9¢
- Foggy Bottom 22.9¢
- Mount Vernon Triangle 22.9¢
- The Wharf 22.9¢
- Shaw 22.9¢
- Northwest One 22.9¢
- Southwest Waterfront 22.9¢
- NoMa 22.9¢
- Adams Morgan 22.9¢
ZIP codes: 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20007, 20008, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012, 20013, 20015, 20016, 20017, 20018, 20019, 20020, 20022, 20024, 20026, 20027, 20029, 20030, 20032, 20033, 20035, 20036, 20037, 20038, 20039, 20040, 20041, 20042, 20043, 20044, 20045, 20047, 20049
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Washington?
Most homes in Washington 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 Washington?
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 Washington, DC?
Potomac Electric Power Co. serves Washington.
How often does the power go out in Washington?
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.