# Is a heat pump worth it in District of Columbia? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 1 District of Columbia electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 0,
> it depends on quotes for 1, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- District of Columbia average residential electricity: 24.4¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $1.57/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/dc/

## What to know about the District of Columbia numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in District of Columbia yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Mostly average prices**: Only 0% of District of Columbia ZIP codes here are priced on a current utility tariff. The rest use the utility's average price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which is about two years old and doesn't show tiers, so the winter price of extra kWh is estimated. Enter the rate from a recent bill for a closer answer.
- **Supplier choice**: Many District of Columbia households buy their electricity supply from a competitive supplier. We use the utility's standard price; if you buy from a supplier, enter your total price per kWh from your bill.
- **Regional fuel prices**: EIA doesn't publish a District of Columbia price for every fuel: propane uses the regional average and heating oil uses the regional average. Enter your own price if you heat with it.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pepco (Potomac Electric Power)](https://meterwise.app/dc/pepco-potomac-electric-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 16.6¢ | -32% | gas | −$190 | depends on quotes |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md