Cost to Run a Pellet Stove 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 (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $23.16 per month.
Per hour
7.6¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.76
10 hours/day
Per month
$23.16
91 kWh
Per year
$278
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.58 | $139 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.76 | $23.16 | $278 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.52 | $46.33 | $556 |
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 pellet stove in Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.76 per day, $23.16 per month, or $278 per year.
Is running a pellet stove 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 $23.16 per month here versus $17.15 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.