EIA-derived commercial rate data · 06/2026
Washington, D.C. commercial electricity rates
The average all-in rate and monthly usage for the average Washington, D.C. commercial account, how retail supplier choice works there, who delivers the power and who regulates it. Market context with its source and date, never a quote.
EIA averages, data through 06/2026. All-in means supply and delivery together; supplier contract quotes cover the supply portion only, so the two are not directly comparable.
Washington, D.C. commercial electricity at a glance
The average Washington, D.C. commercial account paid 23.38¢ per kWh all-in, supply and delivery together, versus 14.19¢ nationally (EIA, 06/2026), and used about 21,514 kWh a month (EIA, through 2026). That average mixes corner stores with hospitals, so it is market context rather than a quote for any one business, and supplier contract quotes cover the supply portion only, so the two figures are not directly comparable. Among the 14 states with retail electricity choice, Washington, D.C. has the 12th lowest all-in commercial average. The regulator is the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia. Voltcheckr LLC is registered as an electricity broker in Texas (PUCT Broker Registration BR260102) and is not currently registered in Washington, D.C..
How retail electricity choice works in Washington, D.C.
Every District of Columbia business is served by Pepco for delivery. A business can buy the supply portion from a competitive supplier the DC PSC has approved, or stay on Pepco's standard offer service, and Pepco keeps delivering and billing either way. The DC PSC also approves electricity brokers, which arrange those contracts, as their own class.
Delivery utilities under retail choice
- Pepco
Regulator
Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DC PSC). dcpsc.org
Broker registration
Voltcheckr LLC is registered as an electricity broker in Texas (PUCT Broker Registration BR260102) and is not currently registered in Washington, D.C.. The figures on this page are market data with their source and date, not an offer of brokerage services in Washington, D.C.. Questions about retail choice in Washington, D.C. go to the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DC PSC). Questions or complaints about Voltcheckr LLC's Texas registration go to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Customer Protection Division, (512) 936-7120 or toll free 1-888-782-8477, customer@puc.texas.gov. Our broker disclosures state how we are paid.
Washington, D.C. commercial electricity questions
What is the average commercial electricity rate in Washington, D.C.?
23.38¢ per kWh all-in (supply and delivery together) for the average Washington, D.C. commercial account, versus 14.19¢ nationally (EIA, 06/2026). EIA averages mix small storefronts with large facilities, and supplier contract quotes cover the supply portion only, so the two are not directly comparable.
Can a Washington, D.C. business choose its electricity supplier?
Yes. Every District of Columbia business is served by Pepco for delivery. A business can buy the supply portion from a competitive supplier the DC PSC has approved, or stay on Pepco's standard offer service, and Pepco keeps delivering and billing either way. The DC PSC also approves electricity brokers, which arrange those contracts, as their own class.
Who regulates electricity brokers and suppliers in Washington, D.C.?
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DC PSC). Its website is https://dcpsc.org.
Is Voltcheckr registered as an electricity broker in Washington, D.C.?
No. Voltcheckr LLC is registered as an electricity broker in Texas (PUCT Broker Registration BR260102) and is not currently registered in Washington, D.C.. The market data on this page is published for reference and is not an offer of brokerage services in Washington, D.C..
How much electricity does a typical Washington, D.C. business use?
About 21,514 kWh a month for the average commercial account (EIA, through 2026), against 6,446 kWh nationally. That is the average across every commercial customer in the state, from a corner store to a hospital, so a specific business can sit far from it.