District of Columbia

Pepco electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for Pepco customers. Gleam helps Pepco customers in Washington DC optimize around Schedule R-PIV EV charging rates, compare flat vs plug-in vehicle plans, and maximize solar and battery savings in the District.

Current rate plans

Plan	Type	Good for
Standard / flat rate	Standard	Homes with steady usage across the day
Residential Plug-In Vehicle Charging (Schedule R-PIV)	Time-of-use (TOU)	EV owners who can charge overnight or on weekends

Published electricity rates

Rate tier	Price (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)	$0.17–$0.24/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)	$0.26–$0.35/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak	$0.13–$0.17/kWh

Rates last verified: July 2026. Effective January 2026.

Official sources: Residential rates, Tariff sheet, EV program, and Net metering.

Peak & off-peak hours

Peak · 12pm–8pm weekdays

Off-peak · All other hours (nights, mornings, weekends/holidays)

Illustrative timeline — exact windows vary by season and rate schedule.

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you drive 700+ miles/month and can charge overnight or on weekends, Pepco's time-varying rate often saves money — peak rates can run 2.7× off-peak. If most of your usage happens during peak hours (often late afternoon), TOU may cost more than a flat plan.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for Pepco to estimate home electricity use, EV charging, solar savings, or solar payback with rate inflation and EV impact.

Electricity usage →EV grid charging →Solar payback →Home solar savings →

Solar & net metering

Pepco uses Retail net metering net metering. Solar customers can generally combine net metering with eligible TOU plans — timing self-consumption vs export matters for savings.

Example EV charging savings

Typical EV: 11,000 miles/year (3,143 kWh)

Scenario	Est. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.35/kWh)	$1,100/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.13/kWh)	$409/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)	$691/yr

Assumes 11,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, and 100% of EV charging at each rate tier. Real savings depend on your driving, charger, and schedule.

Utility notes

Schedule R-PIV TOU verified from DCPSC tariff effective June 1, 2025. On-peak 12pm–8pm Mon–Fri excluding holidays; all other hours off-peak. All-in EV rates include distribution, SOS generation, transmission, admin, and PCA riders. Requires plug-in vehicle with 30+ mile electric range. Net Energy Metering customers eligible. Smart meter required.

Frequently asked questions

What are Pepco's off-peak hours?

12pm–8pm weekdays (on-peak); all other hours off-peak

When are peak electricity rates in District of Columbia?

12pm–8pm weekdays

Can I switch Pepco rate plans anytime?

Most utilities let you change rate plans, but some TOU or EV schedules require enrollment, smart meters, or a minimum commitment. Confirm on your utility's website.

Is Pepco's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

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If you're a Pepco customer, add your provider in Gleam, link your EV, and upload your bill. Gleam finds off-peak charging windows, rate plan savings, and solar opportunities based on your actual usage.

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