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District of Columbia, District of Columbia Electricity Overview
When calculating by customer count, Potomac Electric Power Company is the largest provider in District of Columbia.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 63.88%, or 57,678.64 megawatt hours, of District of Columbia's total energy production.
District of Columbia is ranked as the highest consuming county out of 1 counties in District of Columbia with 9,912,967.6 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, District of Columbia's average price is 40.39% above that at 22.64 cents per kilowatt hour.
The county is ranked as the 1014th highest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the United States for total electricity generation, generating 90,292.88 megawatt hours.
In District of Columbia, 32,614.24 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuel sources. District of Columbia is 1st out of 1 counties in District of Columbia for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
9,912,968 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.76 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
90,293 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
57,679 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
32,614 MWh
Production per Capita
0.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
4,994,868,763 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
7,435.02 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Washington
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Rates and Production Categories
Washington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
16.76¢ per kWh
- 0.25% higher than last month
- 16.66% higher than April last year
- 6.09% lower than the District of Columbia average
- 0.88% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 1 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 20,180th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,506 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,041 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.84¢ per kWh
- 1.27% higher than last month
- 19.42% higher than April last year
- 6.64% lower than the District of Columbia average
- 1.73% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 1 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 19,552nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 478 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9,983 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$76.25 per month
- 13.43% lower than last month
- 3.69% lower than April last year
- 13.09% lower than the District of Columbia average
- 32.37% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 1 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 2,366th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,489 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,430 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$92.15 per month
- 0.26% lower than last month
- 12.63% higher than April last year
- 12.85% lower than the District of Columbia average
- 32.28% lower than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 1 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 2,131st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,715 since April last year
Washington, DC Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 15.84 cents per kilowatt hour for Washington. This is 6.64% lower than District of Columbia's average price of 16.97 cents. The city has a shortage of 9,822,674.72 megawatt hours due to the fact that residents are consuming 10878.68% more electricity than is produced. This leads to the city having to purchase extra electricity. With annual generation of 90,292.88 megawatt hours, the city is the largest producer of electricity in District of Columbia.
Washington is the highest ranked city in the state out of 1 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 4,994,868,763.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 7,435.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks worst in District of Columbia for emissions per capita from electricity use. Other Biomass Gas makes up 63.88% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Washington. Washington has 2 electricity generation plants in the city. This is the most power plants within a single city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington
Washington residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Washington, District of Columbia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Company | BUNDLED | 15.78 | 92.14 | 1,965,698.39 | 310,129,571 |
Zips with electric coverage in Washington, District of Columbia include: 20002, 20011, 20019, 20020, 20009, 20001, 20032, 20003, 20016, 20010, 20008 and 42 other zip code(s).
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Electricity Production in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Power Plants in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Walt Bailey Bioenergy FacilityDC Water (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Other Biomass Gas | 57,898 | 30,309,154.04 | 523.49 | ||
US GSA Heating and TransmissionUS GSA Heating and Transmission (100.00%) | Washington | DC | Natural Gas | 32,394.88 | 19,948,384.54 | 615.79 |
District of Columbia, District of Columbia Details
District of Columbia's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 4,994,868,763.23 kilograms, which is highest amount in District of Columbia out of 1 counties. Averaging 7,435.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the county ranks 676th highest for emissions per capita. The county is home to 2 electricity plants, which is the highest number of power plants within a county in District of Columbia. For the purpose of electricity generation, District of Columbia's main fuel source is Other Biomass Gas, accounting for 63.88%, or 57,678.64 megawatt hours of production in the county.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?
The largest electricity supplier in District of Columbia, District of Columbia by total customer count is Potomac Electric Power Company.
How many power plants are located in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?
District of Columbia, District of Columbia has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac Electric Power Company | 299,246 |
