District of Columbia Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in District of Columbia, including laws and incentives, fueling stations, fuel prices, and more.
Laws and Incentives
27
laws and incentives in District of Columbia related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Recent Additions and Updates
Fueling Stations
1,251
stations in District of Columbia with alternative fuels
| Fuel | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel (B20 and above) | 0 | 9 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 0 | 2 |
| Electric (charging ports) | 1,078 | 151 |
| Ethanol (E85) | 0 | 4 |
| Hydrogen | 0 | 1 |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | 0 | 0 |
| Propane (LPG) | 0 | 6 |
| Renewable Diesel (R20 and above) | 0 | 0 |
Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions
Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide through a network of more than 75 coalitions.
District of Columbia has 1 coalition:
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Contact a local coalition or regional manager for project assistance or to connect with other local stakeholders.
Transportation Fuel Consumption
Source: State Energy Data System based on beta data converted to gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) for the transportation sector (which includes more than highway vehicles) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Vehicles Registered in 2023
| Electric (EV) | 8,100 |
| Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) | 3,700 |
| Hybrid Electric (HEV) | 18,100 |
| Biodiesel | 400 |
| Ethanol/Flex (E85) | 16,800 |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | 100 |
| Propane | 0 |
| Hydrogen | 0 |
| Methanol | 0 |
| Gasoline | 262,500 |
| Diesel | 1,800 |
| Unknown Fuel | 600 |
Source: Light-duty vehicle registration counts from TransAtlas with data from Experian Information Solutions
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Regional Fuel Prices
Average fuel prices as of October 2024
| Fuel | Central Atlantic Region | National Average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per unit sold | per GGE | per unit sold | per GGE | |
| Biodiesel (B20) | $3.35/gallon | $3.05/GGE | $3.53/gallon | $3.21/GGE |
| Biodiesel (B99–B100) | $2.65/gallon | $2.62/GGE | $4.04/gallon | $4.00/GGE |
| Ethanol (E85) | $2.79/gallon | $3.93/GGE | $2.74/gallon | $3.86/GGE |
| Natural Gas (CNG) | $2.94/GGE | $2.94/GGE | $2.91/GGE | $2.91/GGE |
| Propane | $2.86/gallon | $3.95/GGE | $3.35/gallon | $4.62/GGE |
| Gasoline | $2.99/gallon | $2.99/GGE | $3.25/gallon | $3.25/GGE |
| Diesel | $3.47/gallon | $3.12/GGE | $3.64/gallon | $3.28/GGE |
Source: Average prices per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) for the Central Atlantic PADD from the Alternative Fuel Price Report
Transportation Projects
- Advancing Alternative Fuel Markets Adoption and Growth
- Drive Electric USA 2
- East Coast Commercial Zero-Emissions Vehicle Corridor Planning Partnership
- Expanding Access to Charging at Home (EACH) Program
- Guaranteeing Access to Underserved and Marginalized Populations by Building Employment Opportunities (GUMBO)
- Helping Rural Counties Transition to Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles
- Mid-Atlantic Electric School Bus Experience Project
- National Mall and Memorial Parks
- Northeast Electric Vehicle Initiative
Electricity Sources and Vehicle Emissions
Source: Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool based on assumptions with 2022 data from EIA
More Resources
- District of Columbia Data – U.S. Energy Information Administration
- District of Columbia State Energy Office
- District of Columbia Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
- District of Columbia – National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- Maps and Data – Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Maps – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Toolbox (EVI-X)
- State Electrification Planning and Funding