District of Columbia Electricity: Generation Mix and Retail Prices
District of Columbia generated 190 GWh of electricity in 2025, 47% of it from gas. The average retail price was 20.34 US cents/kWh in 2025. These are EIA statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are not real time.
Key Facts
- District of Columbia generated 190 GWh of electricity in 2025, the 51st most of the 51 states and DC.
- Gas was the largest source of District of Columbia's electricity in 2025, at 46.6% of generation.
- Solar was the second largest source of District of Columbia's electricity in 2025, at 26.8% of generation.
- District of Columbia's electricity generation rose from 123 GWh in 2001 to 190 GWh in 2025.
- The average retail price of electricity in District of Columbia was 20.34 US cents/kWh in 2025, the 10th highest of the 51 states and DC.
- Residential customers in District of Columbia paid an average of 21.94 US cents/kWh in 2025.
- District of Columbia generated 18.3 GWh of electricity in June 2026.
Key Figures
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 190 GWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Generation rank | 51 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Average retail price, all sectors | 20.34 US cents/kWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Price rank, highest first | 10 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail sales | 10.2 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail customers | 353,716 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail revenue | USD 2,083 million | 2025 · EIA |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 88.4 GWh | 46.6% |
| Solar | 50.8 GWh | 26.8% |
| Bioenergy | 50.2 GWh | 26.5% |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025. Utility scale generation, all sectors; small scale solar is not included.
Year by Year
EIA annual statistics, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Gas | Solar | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2008 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2009 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2010 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2011 | 71.2 GWh | n/a | n/a |
| 2012 | 62.4 GWh | n/a | n/a |
| 2013 | 65.9 GWh | n/a | n/a |
| 2014 | 67.6 GWh | n/a | n/a |
| 2015 | 22.7 GWh | n/a | 31.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 22.7 GWh | n/a | 52.8 GWh |
| 2017 | 19.7 GWh | n/a | 47.2 GWh |
| 2018 | 22.8 GWh | n/a | 56.6 GWh |
| 2019 | 110 GWh | 8.83 GWh | 55.1 GWh |
| 2020 | 134 GWh | 12.7 GWh | 54.9 GWh |
| 2021 | 137 GWh | 18.3 GWh | 55.7 GWh |
| 2022 | 80.3 GWh | 22.2 GWh | 57.7 GWh |
| 2023 | 89.2 GWh | 24.6 GWh | 58.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 99.6 GWh | 31.6 GWh | 55.9 GWh |
| 2025 | 88.4 GWh | 50.8 GWh | 50.2 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Largest source | Average retail price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 190 GWh | Gas 46.6% | 20.34 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 187 GWh | Gas 53.2% | 16.88 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 172 GWh | Gas 51.9% | 16.50 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 160 GWh | Gas 50.1% | 14.94 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 211 GWh | Gas 64.9% | 12.81 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 201 GWh | Gas 66.4% | 11.90 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 174 GWh | Gas 63.3% | 12.27 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 79.3 GWh | Bioenergy 71.3% | 12.03 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 66.9 GWh | Bioenergy 70.5% | 11.80 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 76.5 GWh | Bioenergy 69.0% | 11.73 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Retail Electricity Prices
Average revenue per kWh sold, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, US cents/kWh
| Year | All sectors | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.40 US cents/kWh | 7.79 US cents/kWh | 7.45 US cents/kWh | 4.81 US cents/kWh |
| 2002 | 7.34 US cents/kWh | 7.98 US cents/kWh | 7.32 US cents/kWh | 4.95 US cents/kWh |
| 2003 | 7.40 US cents/kWh | 7.84 US cents/kWh | 7.35 US cents/kWh | 5.57 US cents/kWh |
| 2004 | 7.47 US cents/kWh | 8.00 US cents/kWh | 7.45 US cents/kWh | 4.74 US cents/kWh |
| 2005 | 9.18 US cents/kWh | 9.10 US cents/kWh | 9.13 US cents/kWh | 14.13 US cents/kWh |
| 2006 | 11.08 US cents/kWh | 9.88 US cents/kWh | 11.17 US cents/kWh | 17.43 US cents/kWh |
| 2007 | 11.79 US cents/kWh | 11.18 US cents/kWh | 12.01 US cents/kWh | 9.32 US cents/kWh |
| 2008 | 13.18 US cents/kWh | 12.78 US cents/kWh | 13.30 US cents/kWh | 10.65 US cents/kWh |
| 2009 | 13.23 US cents/kWh | 13.73 US cents/kWh | 13.26 US cents/kWh | 8.38 US cents/kWh |
| 2010 | 13.35 US cents/kWh | 14.01 US cents/kWh | 13.42 US cents/kWh | 7.74 US cents/kWh |
| 2011 | 12.81 US cents/kWh | 13.40 US cents/kWh | 12.90 US cents/kWh | 6.89 US cents/kWh |
| 2012 | 11.85 US cents/kWh | 12.28 US cents/kWh | 12.02 US cents/kWh | 5.46 US cents/kWh |
| 2013 | 11.85 US cents/kWh | 12.57 US cents/kWh | 11.94 US cents/kWh | 5.54 US cents/kWh |
| 2014 | 12.11 US cents/kWh | 12.74 US cents/kWh | 12.19 US cents/kWh | 8.41 US cents/kWh |
| 2015 | 12.07 US cents/kWh | 12.99 US cents/kWh | 12.01 US cents/kWh | 8.78 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 11.73 US cents/kWh | 12.29 US cents/kWh | 11.72 US cents/kWh | 8.80 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 11.80 US cents/kWh | 12.94 US cents/kWh | 11.66 US cents/kWh | 8.23 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 12.03 US cents/kWh | 12.84 US cents/kWh | 11.97 US cents/kWh | 8.30 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 12.27 US cents/kWh | 12.98 US cents/kWh | 12.26 US cents/kWh | 8.22 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 11.90 US cents/kWh | 12.63 US cents/kWh | 11.85 US cents/kWh | 7.99 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 12.81 US cents/kWh | 13.09 US cents/kWh | 13.00 US cents/kWh | 7.87 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 14.94 US cents/kWh | 14.18 US cents/kWh | 15.60 US cents/kWh | 7.74 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 16.50 US cents/kWh | 16.45 US cents/kWh | 16.94 US cents/kWh | 10.85 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 16.88 US cents/kWh | 17.71 US cents/kWh | 17.07 US cents/kWh | 10.80 US cents/kWh |
| 2025 | 20.34 US cents/kWh | 21.94 US cents/kWh | 20.41 US cents/kWh | 14.78 US cents/kWh |
| Sector, 2025 | Average price | Sales | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | 20.34 US cents/kWh | 10.2 TWh | 353,716 |
| Residential | 21.94 US cents/kWh | 2.49 TWh | 326,082 |
| Commercial | 20.41 US cents/kWh | 7.22 TWh | 27,630 |
| Industrial | 14.78 US cents/kWh | 196 GWh | 1 |
| Transportation | 10.08 US cents/kWh | 334 GWh | 3 |
Prices are average revenue per kWh sold, including delivery charges and taxes collected by utilities, in nominal US cents.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
EIA monthly statistics, preliminary for recent months| Month | Generation | Average price, all sectors | Residential price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 18.3 GWh | 23.12 US cents/kWh | 24.39 US cents/kWh |
| May 2026 | 14.5 GWh | 23.27 US cents/kWh | 25.40 US cents/kWh |
| April 2026 | 14.3 GWh | 23.42 US cents/kWh | 25.41 US cents/kWh |
| March 2026 | 18.3 GWh | 23.33 US cents/kWh | 25.00 US cents/kWh |
| February 2026 | 15.3 GWh | 22.70 US cents/kWh | 23.97 US cents/kWh |
| January 2026 | 13.8 GWh | 24.44 US cents/kWh | 23.72 US cents/kWh |
| December 2025 | 14.8 GWh | 22.10 US cents/kWh | 23.90 US cents/kWh |
| November 2025 | 14.4 GWh | 21.60 US cents/kWh | 22.72 US cents/kWh |
| October 2025 | 15.9 GWh | 21.53 US cents/kWh | 23.92 US cents/kWh |
| September 2025 | 17.1 GWh | 19.92 US cents/kWh | 23.67 US cents/kWh |
| August 2025 | 18.7 GWh | 20.82 US cents/kWh | 23.19 US cents/kWh |
| July 2025 | 19.4 GWh | 21.00 US cents/kWh | 23.04 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of June 2026.