Utility debt increased by 2,000 households due to Pepco’s rate hike and a cold January

Pepco’s official January numbers were posted to the PSC docket, and the data tells a bad story for DC residents. Debt to Pepco is up for households across the city, increasing about 3% from December 2025. In just one month, over 2,000 households fell into debt to Pepco.

Pepco and related groups warned customers about potential bill spikes regarding the rate increase and cold weather, but customers across DC were shocked to see double and sometimes triple the amount of their average bills. Even Councilmembers like Janeese Lewis George and Robert White pointed to their massive bills, with users across social media casting doubt on Pepco’s usual excuse.

In just one month, Pepco’s revenue jumped $10 million: an increase of about 25% in just one month. While information on Pepco’s estimated monthly profit would be more illuminating, both Pepco and the PSC have repeatedly declined to share that information to increase transparency.