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Quick Facts
- While the District consumes about 83 times more energy than it produces, the city uses less energy than 38 states on a per capita basis.
- The commercial sector accounts for about three-fifths of total energy consumption in the District of Columbia, a higher share for that sector than in any state.
- The District consumed less electricity in 2024 than all but four states. About 98% of the electricity consumed in the city is generated in other states.
- In 2024, solar energy accounted for 65% of total electricity net generation within the District. Small-scale solar generation, such as residential rooftop solar panels, was greater than utility-scale generation from all other energy sources combined.
- The District has nearly four times more public electric vehicle charging locations than motor gasoline stations. The city's per capita gasoline expenditures are lower than those of any state.
Last Updated: March 20, 2025