Cost to Run a Electric Fireplace in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.'s average residential electricity rate is 25.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric fireplace here costs $54.05 per month.
Per hour
$0.36
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$1.78
5 hours/day
Per month
$54.05
213 kWh
Per year
$649
2,555 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $0.89 | $27.03 | $324 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $1.78 | $54.05 | $649 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $3.56 | $108 | $1,298 |
Washington, D.C. vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric fireplace in Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric fireplace with typical usage costs about $1.78 per day, $54.05 per month, or $649 per year.
Is running a electric fireplace in Washington, D.C. more expensive than average?
Yes. Washington, D.C.'s electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $54.05 per month here versus $40.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. residents pay an average of 25.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.