Summary of Electricity Activity in Washington, DC
Summary of Washington, DC Generation
Washington, DC is ranked #1,968 out of 5,784 U.S. cities nationwide and #1 out of 1 District of Columbia cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 13.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Power Plants | 23 |
| Companies on File | 16 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 205 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 489 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Washington, DC
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
92.8 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#755 /1,479 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#1 /1 District of Columbia Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #1 / 1 | #1968 / 5784 | 173.73 GWh | 2.52 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #1 / 1 | #755 / 1479 | 92.79 GWh | 1.59 M MMBtu |
| Other Biomass Gas | #1 / 1 | #3 / 65 | 50.67 GWh | 824.83 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #1 / 1 | #893 / 3060 | 30.23 GWh | 106.47 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #1 / 1 | #857 / 1040 | 34.76 MWh | 536 MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Washington, DC
Power Plants in Washington, DC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOC, Capitol Power Plant | Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Power Plant | 54.5 GWh | 790.7 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Walt Bailey Bioenergy Facility | DC Water | 51.6 GWh | 838.6 k MMBtu | Other Biomass Gas : 98.3% Natural Gas : 1.7% |
| US GSA Heating and Transmission | US GSA Heating and Transmission | 37.4 GWh | 771.0 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| JBAB - Washington DC | JBAB Solar I, LLC. | 8.2 GWh | 28.9 k MMBtu | Solar |
| DC Water Solar | Marbury Point Solar LLC | 5.6 GWh | 19.8 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Ridgecrest | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | 2.1 GWh | 7.4 k MMBtu | Solar |
| CUA West Campus - North (CSG) | Standard Solar | 2.0 GWh | 6.7 k MMBtu | Solar |
| IGS CC, LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | 1.9 GWh | 6.5 k MMBtu | Solar |
| CUA West Campus - South (CSG) | Standard Solar | 1.8 GWh | 6.1 k MMBtu | Solar |
| WMATA - Anacostia CSG | MN8 Energy LLC | 1.6 GWh | 5.8 k MMBtu | Solar |
| NCS Paradise LLC | New Columbia Solar | 1.6 GWh | 5.6 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Nationals | Terraform Arcadia | 1.6 GWh | 5.7 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Oxon Run CREF | Oxon Run Community Renewable Energy Facility | 1.5 GWh | 5.6 k MMBtu | Solar |
| WW-DC Solar 1, LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | 1.2 GWh | 4.4 k MMBtu | Solar |
| NCS FCPA LLC | New Columbia Solar | 1.2 GWh | 4.0 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Ross Hall Central Utility Plant | The George Washington University | 11.0 MWh | 13.2 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| 7185 13th Pl. NW | New Columbia Solar | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Benning Road | Azimuth 180 Solar Electric, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Buzzard Point | Potomac Power Resources | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| CHP Plant | Howard University | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| DC Water | Azimuth 180 Solar Electric, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Gallaudet Uni Community Solar | SMS DC CS01B, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Madison Solar 1 LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2097 | Alexandria | 146.0 GWh | 1 |
| #2065 | Bethesda | 153.3 GWh | 1 |
| #4839 | Capitol Heights | 3.6 GWh | 1 |
| #2441 | College Park | 86.7 GWh | 2 |
| #5212 | District Heights | 1.9 GWh | 1 |
| #5210 | Hillcrest Heights | 1.9 GWh | 1 |
| #5211 | Hyattsville | 1.9 GWh | 1 |
| #5284 | Marlow Heights | 1.6 GWh | 1 |
| #2374 | Silver Spring | 96.2 GWh | 2 |
| #5024 | Temple Hills | 2.7 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025