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Direct Energy Services electricity rates in District of Columbia, 2025
Direct Energy Services’s 475 residential customers paid an average of 14.18¢ per kWh in 2025, 35% below the District of Columbia average of 21.92¢. The typical home used 912 kWh a month, for an average bill of $129.
- 14.18¢avg ¢/kWh (2025)+0.58¢ (+4.3%) vs 2024
- $129Avg monthly billDistrict of Columbia: $140
- 912 kWhAvg monthly useDistrict of Columbia: 639 kWh
- 475Residential customersEnergy supplier
| Sector | Customers | Sales (MWh) | Revenue | ¢/kWh 2025 | ¢/kWh 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 475 | 5,196 | $736,700 | 14.18¢ | 13.60¢ | +0.58¢ (+4.3%) |
| Commercial | 130 | 131 | $15,500 | 11.83¢ | 13.14¢ | −1.31¢ (-9.9%) |
| Industrial | 0 | 0 | $0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| All sectors | 605 | 5,327 | $752,200 | 14.12¢ | 13.58¢ | +0.54¢ (+3.9%) |
How Direct Energy Services compares
- District of Columbia residential average, 2025: 21.92¢ per kWh, 639 kWh a month, $140 average bill. U.S. average: 17.23¢, 874 kWh, $151.
- Latest monthly figure: District of Columbia homes paid 25.98¢ per kWh in August 2026 (preliminary), against 23.18¢ in August 2025. Summer months often run higher than the annual average.
- From 2024 to 2025 this average rose 4.3%; the state average rose 23.8%.
- Direct Energy Services is a retail energy provider that sells electricity supply in a state with retail choice. Balancing authority: PJM.
District of Columbia energy suppliers with similar rates
| Provider | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation NewEnergy, Inc | 13.58¢ | $96 | 1,479 |
| WGL Energy Services, Inc. | 16.83¢ | $101 | 2,785 |
| MPower Energy NJ LLC | 19.85¢ | $112 | 3,773 |
| SmartEnergy Holdings, LLC | 21.14¢ | $131 | 3,370 |
| Palmco Power DC, LLC | 24.05¢ | $105 | 2,591 |
| CleanChoice Energy, Inc. | 27.55¢ | $158 | 5,483 |
| SunSea Energy, LLC | 31.00¢ | $123 | 1,307 |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.
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