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Kittitas County, Washington Electricity Overview

Residents of Kittitas County use enough electricity to emit 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the state average of 1,517.31.

Kittitas County is the 1118th most populated county in the country, with 44,147 residents .

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Kittitas County is 12.49 cents. This is around 22.03% below the nationwide average of 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.

Kittitas County uses only 10.23% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the remaining 89.77%.

Kittitas County is ranked as the 8th largest generator of electricity of all 39 counties in the state for total electricity production, generating 4,934,261 megawatt hours.

Kittitas County averages 23.02 megawatt hours produced from wind turbines per person, which is 266th highest county out of 3230 counties in the US.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    504,894 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.44 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4,934,261 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    4,934,261 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    111.77 MWh

Recent Energy News in Ellensburg

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Ellensburg Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

14.35¢ per kWh

  • 0.04% higher than last month
  • 8.13% higher than February last year
  • 17.93% higher than the Washington average
  • 11.97% lower than the US average
  • 430th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 12,257th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,630 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,239 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

13.51¢ per kWh

  • 0.67% higher than last month
  • 13.08% higher than February last year
  • 15.42% higher than the Washington average
  • 20.22% lower than the US average
  • 430th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since February last year
  • 7,898th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 493 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,065 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$146 per month

  • 18.73% lower than last month
  • 0.53% higher than February last year
  • 8.2% higher than the Washington average
  • 16.46% higher than the US average
  • 376th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 18,507th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,111 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,372 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$119.69 per month

  • 0.05% higher than last month
  • 8.95% higher than February last year
  • 7.88% higher than the Washington average
  • 9.69% lower than the US average
  • 388th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 16 since February last year
  • 10,084th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 336 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,953 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

13.95¢ per kWh

  • 2.12% higher than last month
  • 8.62% higher than February last year
  • 17.76% higher than the Washington average
  • 2.43% higher than the US average
  • 429th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 20,103rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,039 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,821 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

12.68¢ per kWh

  • 0.73% higher than last month
  • 8.64% higher than February last year
  • 13.89% higher than the Washington average
  • 10.22% lower than the US average
  • 430th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since February last year
  • 14,197th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 943 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,712 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$702 per month

  • 13.6% lower than last month
  • 2.87% higher than February last year
  • 6.68% higher than the Washington average
  • 58.04% lower than the US average
  • 292nd in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 37 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 126 since February last year
  • 20,640th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 466 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,185 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$648.12 per month

  • 0.25% higher than last month
  • 8.6% higher than February last year
  • 2.95% higher than the Washington average
  • 60.54% lower than the US average
  • 291st in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 15,192nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 492 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

12.74¢ per kWh

  • 0.36% lower than last month
  • 8.37% higher than February last year
  • 34.76% higher than the Washington average
  • 29.33% higher than the US average
  • 430th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
  • 22,427th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 632 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 122 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

11.66¢ per kWh

  • 0.71% higher than last month
  • 9.05% higher than February last year
  • 29.1% higher than the Washington average
  • 14.31% higher than the US average
  • 429th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21,743rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 484 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,457 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$3,577.35 per month

  • 5.96% lower than last month
  • 0.65% higher than February last year
  • 87.24% lower than the Washington average
  • 88.33% lower than the US average
  • 195th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 8,179th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 25 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,608 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$3,261.38 per month

  • 0.06% higher than last month
  • 5.82% higher than February last year
  • 87.4% lower than the Washington average
  • 90.43% lower than the US average
  • 200th in the state out of 430 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since February last year
  • 6,573rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,219 since February last year

Ellensburg, WA Electricity Overview

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On average, Ellensburg's residents spend 12.03 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 8.19% more than the average Washington price of 11.12 cents and 24.87% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Ellensburg Electricity is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

Emitting 29,155,075.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Ellensburg ranks 77th worst out of 645 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 1,517.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Ellensburg has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ellensburg

Ellensburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.104/kWh$179.65/mo.$67.95/mo.
416th12.03¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ellensburg
405th$121.12Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ellensburg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ellensburg, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ellensburg ElectricityBUNDLED10.4886.7288,1729,238,000
Kittitas County PUDBUNDLED12.06156.768,303.988,234,283.7
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED13.56119.7511,439,984.711,551,108,505

Cle Elum, WA Electricity Overview

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On average, Cle Elum's residents spend 12.80 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 15.07% more than the average Washington price of 11.12 cents and 20.09% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. With an estimated 585 residential customers, Puget Sound Energy is the largest provider in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $138.41 per month, while the Washington average is $108.57. Customers in the city pay 27.49% more compared to the rest of the state.

Emitting 3,257,660.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Cle Elum ranks 310th worst out of 645 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 1,517.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Cle Elum has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cle Elum

Cle Elum residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.104/kWh$179.65/mo.$67.95/mo.
458th12.80¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cle Elum
576th$138.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cle Elum Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cle Elum, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kittitas County PUDBUNDLED12.06156.768,303.988,234,283.7
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED13.56119.7511,439,984.711,551,108,505

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Kittitas, WA Electricity Overview

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On average, Kittitas' residents spend 12.81 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 15.14% more than the average Washington price of 11.12 cents and 20.04% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

Emitting 2,115,127.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Kittitas ranks 357th worst out of 645 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 1,517.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Kittitas has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kittitas

Kittitas residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.143/kWh$0.104/kWh$179.65/mo.$67.95/mo.
459th12.81¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kittitas
570th$138.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kittitas Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kittitas, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Kittitas County PUDBUNDLED12.06156.768,303.988,234,283.7
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED13.56119.7511,439,984.711,551,108,505

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Electricity Production in Kittitas County, Washington

Power Plants in Kittitas County, Washington

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Kittitas County WA Conventional Hydroelectric 3,907,677
Kittitas County WA Wind 515,213
Kittitas County WA Wind 252,673
Vantage Wind Energy LLCInvenergy (100.00%)
Kittitas County WA Wind 240,942
Kittitas County WA Solar 8,416
Swauk Wind LLCGamesa Wind US LLC (100.00%)
Kittitas County WA Wind 7,939
Kittitas County WA Solar 1,289
Kittitas County WA Solar 112

Kittitas County, Washington Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Kittitas County results in the release of 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 2955th highest amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and 27th highest in Washington out of 39 counties. Averaging 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 2955th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 79.19% of electricity in Kittitas County comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Also used is Wind at 20.59% and Solar at 0.21%. Kittitas County has 8 electricity generation plants, which is 346th most in the US.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
79.19%
WIND
Wind
Wind
Wind
20.59%
SOLAR
Solar
0.21%

Kittitas County, Washington Net Metering

About 100.00% of the electric companies in Kittitas County offer net metering to their consumers. At the state level, Washington has above average net metering and feed in tariff legislation.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Kittitas County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 4.58% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.98%, resulting in a rank of 1513th best in the US and a state rank of 27th best out of 3230 and 39 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Kittitas County, Washington

Providers In Each City in Kittitas County:

  • Cle Elum, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 49.49%
    • Kittitas County PUD: 50.51%
  • Ellensburg, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 33.39%
    • Kittitas County PUD: 33.39%
    • Ellensburg Electricity: 33.21%
  • Kittitas, Washington:
    • Kittitas County PUD: 50.00%
    • Puget Sound Energy: 50.00%
  • Roslyn, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 50.00%
    • Kittitas County PUD: 50.00%
  • South Cle Elum, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 50.00%
    • Kittitas County PUD: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Kittitas County, Washington?

By total megawatt hours sold, Puget Sound Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Kittitas County, Washington.

How many power plants are in Kittitas County, Washington?

Kittitas County, Washington is home to 8 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

How many electric companies offer service in Kittitas County, Washington?

There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Kittitas County, Washington.

Which electricity companies offer service in Kittitas County, Washington?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Puget Sound Energy127,587
2Ellensburg Electricity10,451
3Kittitas County PUD5,001

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-12-06