District of Columbia Electricity Rates (2026)
21.9¢/kWhstate average
26.8% above national averageUtilities in District of Columbia
Rate Outlook for District of Columbia
District of Columbia's average residential electricity rate is currently 21.9 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 25.9 cents/kWh by 2031 and 29.5 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.5% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 30.7 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for District of Columbia vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for District of Columbia (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24.3 | 24.5 | 24.2 |
| 2027 | 23.4 | 23.8 | 23.4 |
| 2028 | 23.7 | 24.0 | 23.9 |
| 2029 | 24.4 | 24.6 | 24.5 |
| 2030 | 25.0 | 25.3 | 25.3 |
| 2031 | 25.9 | 26.3 | 26.3 |
| 2032 | 26.7 | 27.4 | 27.0 |
| 2033 | 27.8 | 28.5 | 27.9 |
| 2034 | 28.5 | 29.3 | 28.6 |
| 2035 | 29.1 | 30.0 | 29.0 |
| 2036 | 29.5 | 30.7 | 29.5 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to District of Columbia's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.