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DC · ranked #15 in the US

District of Columbia residential rate: 17.8¢/kWh

That's 8% higher than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Humid subtropical — summer AC defines the peak; DC has full retail choice but a single wires utility.

Estimated cost

$60.08/month
$2.00 per day$730.91 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W

A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.

At your rate

What appliances cost in District of Columbia.

Typical monthly running cost at 17.8¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.

ApplianceWattsMonthlyYearly
Electric Furnace20000W$341.76$4,158.08
Central Air Conditioner3500W$183.16$2,228.47
EV Charger Level 2 (240V)7200W$115.34$1,403.35
Electric Pool Heater/Heat Pump5000W$112.14$1,364.37
Heat Pump (Air-Source)2500W$88.11$1,072.01
EV Charger Level 1 (120V)1400W$74.76$909.58
Single-Speed Pool Pump1500W$64.08$779.64
Space Heater1500W$60.08$730.91
Infrared Heater1500W$48.06$584.73
Oil-Filled Radiator1500W$48.06$584.73
Electric Baseboard Heater1500W$44.06$536.00
Crawlspace Dehumidifier600W$40.37$491.17
Portable Air Conditioner1100W$30.54$371.63
Ductless Mini-Split900W$28.84$350.84
Window Air Conditioner900W$23.07$280.67
Ceramic Heater1500W$22.43$272.87
Dehumidifier500W$22.43$272.87
Gas Furnace (Electric Blower)600W$16.02$194.91
Electric Clothes Dryer3000W$16.02$194.91
Electric Water Heater (Tank)4500W$14.42$175.42
Compact (240V) Dryer2400W$12.82$155.93
Pond / Fountain Pump100W$12.82$155.93
Variable-Speed Pool Pump500W$10.68$129.94
Heated Drying Rack200W$8.54$103.95
Desktop PC (Office/Home)150W$7.21$87.71
Gaming PC (High-End)450W$7.21$87.71
Boiler (Circulator Pump + Controls)200W$6.41$77.96
Dishwasher1200W$6.41$77.96
Heat Pump Dryer800W$6.41$77.96
Indoor Grow Light (LED)100W$6.41$77.96
Refrigerator150W$6.34$77.18
Upright Freezer130W$5.83$70.95
Attic Fan300W$5.77$70.17
Whole-House Fan450W$5.77$70.17
Hot Water Recirculating Pump45W$5.77$70.17
Air Purifier40W$5.13$62.37
Electric Range/Stove2500W$5.01$60.91
Induction Cooktop1800W$4.81$58.47
Tankless Electric Water Heater18000W$4.81$58.47
Attic Exhaust Fan (Passive-Intake)300W$4.81$58.47
Deep Fryer1700W$4.54$55.22
Heat Pump Water Heater550W$4.41$53.60
Box Fan100W$4.27$51.98
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot200W$4.27$51.98
Home Theater Projector250W$4.01$48.73
Hot Tub / Spa1500W$4.01$48.73
Chest Freezer100W$3.84$46.78
Cable/Satellite Box (DVR)30W$3.84$46.78
NAS (Network-Attached Storage)30W$3.84$46.78
Mini Fridge85W$3.81$46.39
OLED TV (65-inch)170W$3.63$44.18
Wine Cooler90W$3.46$42.10
PlayStation 5200W$3.20$38.98
Treadmill750W$3.00$36.55
Electric Leaf Blower1100W$2.94$35.73
Electric Hot Plate1200W$2.88$35.08
OLED TV (55-inch)130W$2.78$33.78
Microwave Oven1000W$2.67$32.49
Incandescent Bulb (100W)100W$2.67$32.49
Sous Vide Cooker800W$2.56$31.19
Countertop Ice Maker150W$2.56$31.19
Xbox Series X/S160W$2.56$31.19
LED TV (65-inch)115W$2.46$29.89
Laptop50W$2.40$29.24
32-inch Monitor45W$2.16$26.31
Electric Blanket100W$2.14$25.99
Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker1000W$2.14$25.99
Gas Clothes Dryer (Electric Blower)400W$2.14$25.99
Electric Griddle1500W$2.00$24.36
Electric Wok1500W$2.00$24.36
Ceiling Fan60W$1.92$23.39
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)15W$1.92$23.39
Landscape / Path Lights60W$1.92$23.39
Air Fryer1500W$1.80$21.93
Humidifier50W$1.71$20.79
LED TV (55-inch)80W$1.71$20.79
Tower Fan50W$1.60$19.49
A/V Receiver100W$1.60$19.49
Home Theater in a Box100W$1.60$19.49
Incandescent Bulb (60W)60W$1.60$19.49
Elliptical Trainer400W$1.60$19.49
Waffle Iron1100W$1.47$17.87
27-inch Monitor30W$1.44$17.54
Hair Dryer1800W$1.44$17.54
Washing Machine (Top Load)500W$1.34$16.24
Toaster Oven1400W$1.31$15.92
Powered Bookshelf Speakers40W$1.28$15.59
Holiday String Lights (Incandescent)40W$1.28$15.59
Aquarium Light30W$1.28$15.59
Wi-Fi Router10W$1.28$15.59
Cable/DSL Modem10W$1.28$15.59
Electric Lawn Mower1500W$1.20$14.62
Chandelier (Multi-Bulb Fixture)72W$1.15$14.03
Desk Fan25W$1.07$12.99
Yogurt Maker25W$1.07$12.99
Halogen Bulb50W$1.07$12.99
Smart Display (Echo Show / Nest Hub)8W$1.03$12.47
External Hard Drive8W$1.03$12.47
Mesh Wi-Fi Node (per node)8W$1.03$12.47
Security System Panel8W$1.03$12.47
Indoor Electric Grill1500W$0.96$11.69
Powered Subwoofer60W$0.96$11.69
Washing Machine (Front Load)350W$0.93$11.37
Electric Kettle1500W$0.80$9.75
Central Vacuum System1500W$0.80$9.75
3D Printer (FDM)120W$0.77$9.36
Outdoor Porch/Wall Light12W$0.77$9.36
Rice Cooker500W$0.75$9.10
Bread Machine550W$0.73$8.93
Fluorescent Tube (4-ft T8)32W$0.68$8.32
Gas Range (Electric Ignition)400W$0.64$7.80
Soundbar30W$0.64$7.80
Security Camera (Wired)5W$0.64$7.80
Ethernet Switch (8-port)5W$0.64$7.80
Electric Shaver (Charging)5W$0.64$7.80
Smart Speaker (Echo / HomePod)4W$0.51$6.24
Video Doorbell4W$0.51$6.24
Sprinkler Controller4W$0.51$6.24
Toaster850W$0.45$5.52
LED Garage/Shop Light40W$0.43$5.20
Range Hood150W$0.40$4.87
Smart Thermostat3W$0.38$4.68
Clothes Iron1200W$0.38$4.68
Recessed Can Light12W$0.38$4.68
Doorbell Transformer3W$0.38$4.68
Food Processor700W$0.37$4.55
Drip Coffee Maker900W$0.36$4.39
Electric Pressure Washer1600W$0.34$4.16
Popcorn Maker1200W$0.32$3.90
LED Bulb (12W, 75W equivalent)12W$0.32$3.90
LED Light Strip (5m)15W$0.32$3.90
Electric String Trimmer600W$0.32$3.90
Well Pump1100W$0.29$3.57
Espresso Machine1350W$0.29$3.51
Exercise Bike / Peloton100W$0.27$3.25
Electric Toothbrush Charger2W$0.26$3.12
LED Bulb (9W, 60W equivalent)9W$0.24$2.92
Smart LED Bulb9W$0.24$2.92
Floor Lamp15W$0.24$2.92
Clothes Steamer1500W$0.20$2.44
Nintendo Switch18W$0.19$2.34
Stand Mixer325W$0.17$2.11
Blu-ray Player15W$0.16$1.95
VR Headset (Charging + Play)15W$0.16$1.95
Security Flood Light30W$0.16$1.95
Holiday String Lights (LED)5W$0.16$1.95
CFL Bulb (13W, 60W equivalent)13W$0.14$1.69
Heated Mattress Pad120W$0.13$1.56
Ventless Gas Heater (Electric Ignition)15W$0.13$1.56
Motion Sensor Light Switch1W$0.13$1.56
Juicer400W$0.11$1.30
Blender600W$0.10$1.17
Tablet Charger15W$0.10$1.17
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV)4W$0.09$1.04
Phone Charger5W$0.09$1.04
Soldering Iron/Station60W$0.08$0.97
Curling Iron / Flat Iron75W$0.08$0.97
Paper Shredder250W$0.07$0.81
Garbage Disposal550W$0.06$0.71
Hand Mixer200W$0.05$0.65
Record Player / Turntable10W$0.05$0.65
Table Lamp10W$0.05$0.65
Sump Pump800W$0.04$0.52
Immersion Blender250W$0.04$0.49
Laser Printer500W$0.03$0.32
Rowing Machine8W$0.02$0.26
Inkjet Printer15W$0.01$0.10
Electric Can Opener70W$0.00$0.05
Flatbed/Document Scanner25W$0.00$0.03
Garage Door Opener350W$0.00$0.00

Utilities serving District of Columbia

  • Pepco (Exelon)

Deregulation status

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In District of Columbia you can shop for an electricity provider separately from the utility that delivers power. Switching suppliers is often the single biggest lever on your monthly bill.

Sources: www.eia.gov · dcpsc.org

Last updated: 2026-04-13