District of Columbia
power plants.
District of Columbia has 3 operating power plants in the catalog, 10 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on solar, which accounts for 100% of operating capacity. The largest operating plant in the catalog is JBAB - Washington DC Solar Farm (6 MW, recorded start year 2019).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
District of Columbia electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in District of Columbia
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in District of Columbia
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does District of Columbia get its electricity?
Across the 3 operating plants in the catalog, capacity is led by solar at 100%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in District of Columbia?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for District of Columbia is JBAB - Washington DC Solar Farm, a solar facility with 6 MW and a recorded start year of 2019.
How many power plants are in District of Columbia?
The catalog tracks 3 operating power plants in District of Columbia, with 10 MW in all.