Washington, D.C., residents are entering the new year facing higher electricity and natural gas bills as fresh data show the District squarely caught in a nationwide surge in utility costs, with increases already in effect and additional hikes looming.
An updated analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that Washington, D.C., is among 49 states where electricity and natural gas customers are facing higher rates or proposed increases through at least 2027.
In the District, electric bills rose earlier this year by an average of $20.81 per month, an increase of nearly 18%, while natural gas customers are projected to see an additional monthly increase of about $15.33 beginning in 2026, or roughly 17.6%…