All of DC · Bill credit
Utility Discount Program (UDP)
Run by DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
Discounts of up to $475 a year on Pepco bills, up to $276 on winter Washington Gas bills and over $962 a year on DC Water bills for low-income DC residents. FY2027 applications are open by mail; the online portal is temporarily down for maintenance.
Amounts
How much you get
Up to $475 a year on electric bills ($300 if you don't have electric heat), up to $276 during the winter season on gas bills, and over $962 a year on water and sewer bills. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| With electric heatElectric bill | N/A |
| Without electric heatElectric bill | N/A |
| Gas bill (winter season) | N/A |
| Water and sewer bill | $962 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Your home is in DC.
Household income at or below the FY2027 limit, for example $132,900 for a household of 4.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $93,050 2 $106,350 3 $119,650 4 $132,900 5 $143,550 6 $154,200 7 $164,800 8 $175,450 The utility bills must be in the applicant's name.
What to doPut the Pepco, Washington Gas or DC Water account in your name.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Apply by mail, or online once DOEE's portal is back.
The online portal is temporarily down for maintenance; mail the application and documents to DOEE, 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor.
- Or book an in-person appointment by calling 311 from November 10, 2026.
- Discounts appear on your utility bills once approved.
Most recent utility bills
Government-issued photo ID
Proof of income for everyone with income
Social Security cards for everyone in the home
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailUtility Affordability Programs · Utility Bill Discounts (UDP) flyer, FY2027
Questions about applying202-737-4404
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Utility Discount Program (UDP) pay?
$962 to $962, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Is there an income limit?
Household income at or below the FY2027 limit, for example $132,900 for a household of 4.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Receive Discounts on Your Utility Bills (UDP)
- Utility Affordability Programs
- Utility Bill Discounts (UDP) flyer, FY2027
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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