Electricity in District of Columbia averaged 25.98¢ per kWh in August 2026 and 24.86¢ for Jan–Aug 2026 — the 9th most expensive state, 43% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.
| Use | District of Columbia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $124.30 | $90.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $248.60 | $181.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $372.90 | $272.85 |
| 639 kWh (yours) | $158.86 | $116.23 |
| Fuel | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 24.86¢/kWh | Jan–Aug 2026 |
| Natural gas | $1.61/therm | 2025 average |
| Monthly use | August 2026 | Jan–Aug 2026 | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $129.90 | $124.30 | $90.95 |
| 1,000 kWh | $259.80 | $248.60 | $181.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $389.70 | $372.90 | $272.85 |
| 639 kWh (state average) | $166.01 | $158.86 | $116.23 |
These are EIA's average residential prices: total revenue from residential customers divided by kWh sold. Delivery charges, fixed monthly customer charges, fuel adjustments and utility-paid taxes are all spread over every kWh, so the figure is close to an all-in rate (bill ÷ kWh). Your own utility, plan and usage tier can put you above or below it.
August 2026 figures are preliminary and EIA revises them; we refresh this page automatically when EIA publishes a new month (last update 2026-10-23).
The full method, material data and tips are on the main electricity rates by state page.