District of Columbia Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
District of Columbia utilities do not yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so live counts here are limited. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
District of Columbia outage map by county
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District of Columbia counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest District of Columbia power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in District of Columbia since 2014 (Mar 2–7, 2018) left as many as 76,819 customers (23.63% of the state) without power at once, driven by high winds. The next largest (Mar 6, 2025) peaked at 31,577 customers (No major storm reported).
By EAGLE-I's count, District of Columbia customers averaged about 2 hr 13 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2018, at 4 hr 46 min per customer.
Outages peak in March (24% of outage time). Outage time in District of Columbia has fallen recently: about 1 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 76,819(23.63%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 6, 2025 | 31,577(9.71%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 27–28, 2019 | 31,322(9.63%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 3, 2022 | 26,869(8.26%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 20, 2023 | 26,583(8.18%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 6 | Aug 28, 2024 | 24,929(7.67%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 7 | Jan 9, 2016 | 17,181(5.28%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 8 | Jul 25–31, 2023 | 15,831(4.87%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
District of Columbia electric utilities
Largest electric companies in District of Columbia, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (DC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepco | Investor Owned | 352,372 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 501 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 57 | Not reporting | |
| Constellation Solar Holding, LLC | Behind the Meter | 2 | Not reporting | |
| Ahana Renewables, LLC | Behind the Meter | 2 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
District of Columbia grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average District of Columbia customer went 50 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks District of Columbia 51st of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 34 min. Customers averaged 0.32 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 35 min. Over the last five years District of Columbia averaged 48 min of outages per customer per year (rank 51st).
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| Year | DC SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 112.4 | 209 |
| 2016 | 115 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 57.5 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 109.2 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 77 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 44 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 52 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 33.7 | 333 |
| 2023 | 71.9 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 32.6 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 50.3 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
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District of Columbia power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in District of Columbia right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in District of Columbia. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in District of Columbia?
In 2025, the average District of Columbia electricity customer was without power for 50 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks District of Columbia 51st of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.990% of the year.
How long do power outages last in District of Columbia?
When an outage happened in 2025, District of Columbia customers waited an average of 2 hr 35 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 0.32 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in District of Columbia?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Potomac Electric Power Co, Tesla Inc., Sunrun Inc. and others serve the most customers in District of Columbia. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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