STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / DC
District of Columbia electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 25.40¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate25.40¢
1 month-0.0%
1 year+24.3%
5 years+90.1%
Cost to run common equipment in District of Columbia
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $37 | $446 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $4 | $54 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $61 | $732 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $71 | $853 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $76 | $914 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $46 | $556 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $46 | $549 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $95 | $1,143 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $13 | $152 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $10 | $119 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $7 | $79 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $11 | $132 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $15 | $183 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $19 | $229 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $7 | $89 |