Pepco, also known as Potomac Electric Power Company, is an electric utility company that operates in the District of Columbia. It serves approximately 250,000 customers in the area and has been providing electricity to the nation's capital since 1896. The company's operations in DC include power generation, transmission, and distribution. Pepco is committed to providing reliable and affordable electricity to its customers while also prioritizing the safety of its employees and the community. The company is actively involved in various initiatives to support the local community and promote energy efficiency.
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Pepco - DC's energy comes from natural gas, and solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 86% of Pepco - DC's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 14%.
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The average electricity rate for Pepco - DC customers is 12.19 cents/kWh. Pepco - DC has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Apartments-Master Meter-Schedule MMA | Fixed | 5¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Aid Discount - Schedule RAD | Fixed | 1¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Aid Discount All-Electric Rider- Schedule RAD-AE | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential All - Electric Service - Schedule AE | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Apartments -All Electric Service (Schedule AE) | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Time Metered - Schedule RTM | TOU | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Apartments -All Electric Service (Schedule AE) | Fixed | 1¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Apartments-Master Metered | Fixed | 6¢ to 6¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 2¢ to 4¢ |
| Residential Aid Discount - Schedule RAD | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential All - Electric Service - Schedule AE | Fixed | 1¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Time Metered - Schedule RTM | Fixed | 10¢ |
The price to compare for Pepco - DC is 12.23¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 6 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.79¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 12 cheapest 12 months | 14.09¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 18 cheapest 13+ months | 14.99¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 | 16.19¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Major Energy | Secure Green Choice 12 cheapest renewable | 16.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
In 2021, the average Pepco - DC customer lost electricity less than one time for a duration of 116 minutes. In total, the average Pepco - DC customer had their electricity out for about 52 minutes during the whole year.
Credited to customer's next bill at retail rate (including generation, transmission and distribution) for systems 100 kW or less, and at generation rate for larger systems up to 1MW For virtual net-metered community solar systems, excess credits carry over to a customer's next bill.