Utilities listed
1
District of Columbia, 2025
Homes counted
325 thousand
Residential customers
Average price
21.92 cents
Per kWh, District of Columbia
Average bill
$140.05
Per month
Utilities serving the District of Columbia homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in DC | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepco (Potomac Electric Power) | Investor-owned | 324,763 | 21.47 | $160.86 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in DC counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns District of Columbia's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in DC | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 1 | 324,763 | 100.0% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What District of Columbia utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 1 | 21.47 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These District of Columbia utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
How District of Columbia compares
The statewide average residential price is 21.92 cents per kWh and the average bill is $140.05 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the District of Columbia electricity rates page.
Can you switch electric companies in the District of Columbia?
Residents can buy energy from a licensed supplier, and Pepco keeps delivering it. Read the District of Columbia electricity providers guide. Regulation and complaints go through the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia.
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District of Columbia electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in the District of Columbia?
Pepco (Potomac Electric Power) serves the most residential customers in the District of Columbia, about 325 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in the District of Columbia?
EIA lists 1 electric utilities with residential customers in the District of Columbia for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Can I choose my electric company in the District of Columbia?
Partly. Residents can buy energy from a licensed supplier, and Pepco keeps delivering it.