Pepco delivers electricity throughout Washington DC. The DC PSC certifies competitive suppliers; 30+ active suppliers compete for residential and small-commercial accounts. Locked supplier rates in DC typically save 8 to 14 percent vs the Pepco standard offer over a 12 to 24 month term. DC apartment renters and condo owners can switch without landlord approval as long as the meter is in their name.
Pepco DC territory and rates
Pepco serves all of Washington DC as the sole electric utility. Pepco also serves Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland (regulated separately by the MD PSC).
DC standard offer adjusts every 6 months based on the Pepco procurement auction. 2026 SO runs roughly 11.8 cents per kWh. Locked supplier rates come in at 9.8 to 10.8 cents per kWh.
The 5-step DC switch
Step 1: visit DCPSC.org supplier directory. Step 2: pick a certified supplier and 12 to 24 month locked rate. Step 3: confirm Pepco account number. Step 4: sign electronically. Step 5: new rate at next Pepco meter read.
Savings: 8 to 14 percent vs Pepco SO. For a typical 877-kWh-per-month household, that is $11 to $22 a month or $130 to $260 per year.
DC renters and condo owners
DC apartment renters and condo owners with the electric meter in their name can switch without landlord/HOA approval. Most DC apartments have individual electric meters.
Confirm meter ownership on your Pepco bill before pursuing. The switch process is identical to single-family-home: visit PSC supplier directory, pick a supplier, sign electronically.
Lock the rate before the next reset.
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