STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / DC
District of Columbia electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 25.21¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate25.21¢
1 month+3.4%
1 year+9.4%
5 years+95.9%
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 | $442 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $4 | $53 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $61 | $726 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $71 | $847 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $76 | $908 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $46 | $552 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $45 | $545 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $95 | $1,134 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $13 | $151 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $10 | $118 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $7 | $79 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $11 | $131 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $15 | $182 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $19 | $227 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $7 | $88 |