Electricity rates in District of Columbia
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Tariff and voltage
At 120 V it draws about 12.5 A. Voltage changes the current (amps), not the cost.
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Per hour: $0.39, Per day: $3.12, Per month: $94.78
- Per hour
- $0.39
- Per day
- $3.12
- Per month
- $94.78
- Per year
- $1,138
1.5 kWh per hour · 12 kWh per day
Based on 1,500 W for 8 h a day, 30.4 days a month, at 25.98¢/kWh.
On slab (tiered) tariffs, use the price of the highest slab your bill reaches: that's what each extra unit really costs.
What appliances cost to run in District of Columbia
| Appliance | Typical use | Per hour | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | 2,000 W, 24 h a day | $0.26 | $6.24 | $189.55 |
| Space heater | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.39 | $3.12 | $94.78 |
| Electric water heater | 4,000 W, 3 h a day | $1.04 | $3.12 | $94.78 |
| Pool pump | 1,500 W, 6 h a day | $0.39 | $2.34 | $71.08 |
| Hot tub | 5,500 W, 24 h a day | $0.07 | $1.71 | $52.13 |
| Oil-filled radiator | 1,500 W, 8 h a day | $0.19 | $1.56 | $47.39 |
| Air conditioner | 1,000 W, 8 h a day | $0.16 | $1.25 | $37.91 |
| Clothes dryer | 3,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.62 | $0.62 | $18.96 |
| Dehumidifier | 300 W, 8 h a day | $0.08 | $0.62 | $18.96 |
| Gaming PC | 400 W, 4 h a day | $0.10 | $0.42 | $12.64 |
| Air cooler | 200 W, 8 h a day | $0.05 | $0.42 | $12.64 |
| Electric shower | 9,500 W, 0.13 h a day | $2.47 | $0.33 | $9.98 |
| Refrigerator | 150 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.33 | $9.95 |
| Water dispenser | 450 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.31 | $9.47 |
| Kotatsu | 600 W, 5 h a day | $0.05 | $0.23 | $7.11 |
| Water pump | 750 W, 1 h a day | $0.19 | $0.19 | $5.92 |
| Home UPS or inverter | 30 W, 24 h a day | $0.01 | $0.19 | $5.69 |
| Electric blanket | 150 W, 8 h a day | $0.02 | $0.16 | $4.74 |
| Christmas lights | 100 W, 6 h a day | $0.03 | $0.16 | $4.74 |
| Ceiling fan | 60 W, 10 h a day | $0.02 | $0.16 | $4.74 |
| Game console | 200 W, 3 h a day | $0.05 | $0.16 | $4.74 |
| Washing machine | 2,000 W, 1 h a day | $0.13 | $0.13 | $3.95 |
| TV | 80 W, 5 h a day | $0.02 | $0.10 | $3.16 |
| Hair dryer | 1,800 W, 0.17 h a day | $0.47 | $0.08 | $2.37 |
| Electric kettle | 2,000 W, 0.15 h a day | $0.52 | $0.08 | $2.37 |
| Microwave | 1,200 W, 0.25 h a day | $0.31 | $0.08 | $2.37 |
| Air fryer | 1,700 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.15 | $0.08 | $2.35 |
| Rice cooker | 500 W, 0.5 h a day | $0.13 | $0.06 | $1.97 |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W, 24 h a day | $0.0026 | $0.06 | $1.90 |
About electricity rates in District of Columbia
The District of Columbia has a single distribution utility, Pepco, which delivers power to every home in the city. Residents may choose a competitive supplier for the generation portion of their bill or take the standard offer service that Pepco buys on their behalf. The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia regulates Pepco and licenses the competitive suppliers.
Almost no electricity is generated inside the District, so nearly all of it arrives through the PJM regional grid from plants in neighboring states, which run largely on natural gas and nuclear fuel. Dense housing, with many apartments, keeps usage per household relatively modest, although hot, humid summers bring strong air-conditioning demand. Net metering is available, community solar is encouraged through a local program, and the District has one of the more ambitious renewable requirements in the country, with a dedicated solar carve-out.
States with similar rates
- Vermont23.84¢/kWh
- Connecticut24.51¢/kWh
- New Jersey24.61¢/kWh
- New Hampshire27.64¢/kWh
- Rhode Island28.18¢/kWh
- New York28.65¢/kWh