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Pepco Standard Offer Service: 16.82¢ per kWh
In effect since July 1, 2026.
See if a plan beats Pepco's Standard Offer Service at your usage.
What Pepco's default supply costs you
At 875 kWh a month, about what an average home uses, the Standard Offer Service comes to $147.18 a month for electricity supply. Delivery charges and taxes are billed on top, whoever supplies you.
Standard Offer Service history
| Rate | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.82¢ | Jul 1, 2026 | today | Link |
How Pylon lowers your bill
Pylon watches every plan from licensed suppliers in your area, switches you to a cheaper one automatically and checks again before each contract ends. Pylon only switches you to a plan that costs less than your utility.
What you don't have to do
- No utility password. Pylon uses the service number from your bill.
- You review and sign the authorization yourself.
- Pepco still delivers your power and sends your bill.
- Pylon is a free service, not a supplier.
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Where to find your Pepco service number
Your Service Number is made up of 22 digits. It's typically found at the top of your bill.
Questions
What is the Pepco Standard Offer Service?
It's the price per kWh Pepco charges for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier: 16.82¢ since July 1, 2026. Supplier plans are compared against it.
Is Pepco raising its rates?
Pepco's Standard Offer Service has been 16.82¢ per kWh since July 1, 2026. This page shows the next price the day it's published.
When does it change next?
This page is updated when the next rate is published.
Why is my Pepco bill so high?
Your bill has two parts. Delivery is always billed by Pepco. Supply is the Standard Offer Service, unless you chose a supplier. If a supplier plan ended, you may now be paying that supplier's month-to-month rate; check the supply line on your bill against 16.82¢.
Can I choose a different electricity supplier with Pepco?
Yes. Washington, DC lets every Pepco customer choose a licensed supplier. Pepco keeps delivering your power and sending your bill either way.
Sources
Rates are Pylon's own research from Pepco's published Standard Offer Service, linked per period above. Checked by the Pylon team on November 13, 2026.