Yakima County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Yakima County, Washington Electricity Overview
With total production of 109,377 megawatt hours, Yakima County is the 1359th highest generator of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties.
Yakima County's ability to generate 109,377 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 239th highest hydroelectric energy producing county out of 3230 counties in the country.
Yakima County is ranked as the 8th highest consuming county out of 39 counties in the state with 2,939,229.84 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers who live there.
The usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production has dropped by 1.09% in the county over the course of the last 12 months.
The US national average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.02 cents, while residents of Yakima County enjoy an average rate that is 37.93% below that at 9.94 cents per kilowatt hour.
Yakima County is 29th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours generated from renewable energy, with 109,377 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,939,230 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.44 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
109,377 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
109,377 MWh
Production per Capita
0.43 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
375,438,586 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,460.84 kg
Recent Energy News in Yakima
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Yakima, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 4,110 positions to 19,774th, from last month's value of 23,884th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,181 positions to 11,966th, from last year's value of 10,785th
- In Yakima, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 2,168 positions to 19,774th, from last year's value of 21,942nd
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 272 positions to 11,966th, from last month's value of 11,694th
- In Yakima, the residential electricity bill decreased by 26.6% to $153.68, from last month's value of $209.37
- In Yakima, the residential electricity bill state rank increased by 11 positions to 418th, from last month's value of 429th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 2.32% to $127.42, from last year's value of $124.53
- In Yakima, the residential electricity bill increased by 0.61% to $153.68, from last year's value of $152.75
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 0.06% to $127.42, from last month's value of $127.34
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,907 positions to 4,935th, from last year's value of 3,028th
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,760 positions to 7,335th, from last year's value of 4,575th
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,018 positions to 7,335th, from last month's value of 6,317th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 339 positions to 4,935th, from last month's value of 4,596th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 6.72% to 10.09 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.45 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity rate increased by 7.65% to 10.57 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.82 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity rate increased by 5.21% to 10.57 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 10.04 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 161st, from last year's value of 160th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 0.43% to 10.09 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.05 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 8,225 positions to 15,823rd, from last year's value of 7,598th
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,344 positions to 15,262nd, from last month's value of 13,918th
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 779 positions to 15,262nd, from last year's value of 14,483rd
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 180 positions to 15,823rd, from last month's value of 15,643rd
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 11.74% to 8.61 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.71 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate increased by 8.62% to 8.85 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 8.15 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate increased by 6.6% to 8.85 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 8.3 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 2 positions to 254th, from last month's value of 252nd
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 0.53% to 8.61 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 8.56 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 254th, from last year's value of 253rd
Yakima Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
11.12¢ per kWh
- 6.21% higher than last month
- 5.97% higher than February last year
- 8.59% lower than the Washington average
- 31.76% lower than the US average
- 167th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 68 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 4,137th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,055 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,660 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
10.61¢ per kWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 9.28% higher than February last year
- 9.37% lower than the Washington average
- 37.35% lower than the US average
- 94th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since February last year
- 594th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 57 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 250 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$153.68 per month
- 26.6% lower than last month
- 0.61% higher than February last year
- 13.9% higher than the Washington average
- 22.58% higher than the US average
- 418th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has increased by 11 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 19,774th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,110 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,168 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$127.42 per month
- 0.06% higher than last month
- 2.32% higher than February last year
- 14.85% higher than the Washington average
- 3.86% lower than the US average
- 429th 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
- 11,966th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 272 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,181 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
10.57¢ per kWh
- 7.65% higher than last month
- 5.21% higher than February last year
- 10.79% lower than the Washington average
- 22.4% lower than the US average
- 161st in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 7,335th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,018 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,760 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
10.09¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 6.72% higher than February last year
- 9.37% lower than the Washington average
- 28.55% lower than the US average
- 143rd 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
- 4,935th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 339 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,907 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$714.18 per month
- 9.83% lower than last month
- 7.92% higher than February last year
- 8.53% higher than the Washington average
- 57.31% lower than the US average
- 333rd in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 160 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 161 since February last year
- 20,737th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 508 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,211 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$739.26 per month
- 0.59% higher than last month
- 5.35% higher than February last year
- 17.43% higher than the Washington average
- 54.99% lower than the US average
- 335th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 19,279th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 33 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,167 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
8.85¢ per kWh
- 8.62% higher than last month
- 6.6% higher than February last year
- 6.43% lower than the Washington average
- 10.2% lower than the US average
- 254th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 15,262nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,344 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 779 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
8.61¢ per kWh
- 0.53% higher than last month
- 11.74% higher than February last year
- 4.7% lower than the Washington average
- 15.62% lower than the US average
- 253rd 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
- 15,823rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 180 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,225 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$940.54 per month
- 4.28% lower than last month
- 7.27% higher than February last year
- 96.65% lower than the Washington average
- 96.93% lower than the US average
- 41st 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
- 1,662nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 65 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 812 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$954.5 per month
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 8.78% lower than February last year
- 96.31% lower than the Washington average
- 97.2% lower than the US average
- 41st in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 539th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 22 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 13 since February last year
Yakima, WA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Yakima is about 10.62 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Washington and the nationwide average prices of 11.12 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.
Emissions in Yakima average 1,517.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 43rd worst polluting city out of 645 cities in Washington based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 147,204,684.17 kilograms, which is the 14th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Yakima have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Yakima
Yakima residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Yakima, Washington
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.62 | 127.46 | 1,638,725.55 | 174,094,445 |
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Sunnyside, WA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Sunnyside is about 9.64 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Washington and the nationwide average prices of 11.12 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.
Emissions in Sunnyside average 1,517.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 43rd worst polluting city out of 645 cities in Washington based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 24,797,366.99 kilograms, which is the 85th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Sunnyside have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sunnyside
Sunnyside residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sunnyside, Washington
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benton Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 8.67 | 135.41 | 238,963 | 20,708,100 | |
PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.62 | 127.46 | 1,638,725.55 | 174,094,445 |
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Grandview, WA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Grandview is about 10.62 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Washington and the nationwide average prices of 11.12 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.
Emissions in Grandview average 1,517.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 43rd worst polluting city out of 645 cities in Washington based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 16,529,554.92 kilograms, which is the 116th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Grandview have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grandview
Grandview residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Grandview, Washington
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.62 | 127.46 | 1,638,725.55 | 174,094,445 |
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Electricity Production in Yakima County, Washington
Power Plants in Yakima County, Washington
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tieton Dam Hydro Electric ProjectSouthern California Public Power Authority (100.00%) | Yakima County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 53,780 | ||||
Terrace Heights CDP | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 50,444 | |||||
CowicheYakima-Tieton Irrigation Dist (100.00%) | Yakima County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,823 | ||||
Orchard Avenue 1Yakima-Tieton Irrigation Dist (100.00%) | Summitview CDP | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,330 |
Yakima County, Washington Details
Emissions in Yakima County average 1,460.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2685th worst polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 375,438,585.96 kilograms, which is the 12th worst total amount of pollution for any county in the state. The county has 4 electricity generation plants, which is 12th highest in the state. Yakima County's fuel of choice is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Yakima County:
- Grandview, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Granger, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Harrah, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Mabton, Washington:
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 48.97%
- PacifiCorp: 51.03%
- Moxee, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Naches, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Selah, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Sunnyside, Washington:
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 50.00%
- PacifiCorp: 50.00%
- Tieton, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 52.66%
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 47.34%
- Toppenish, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Union Gap, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Wapato, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Yakima, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Zillah, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
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FAQ
How many power plants are in Yakima County, Washington?
Yakima County, Washington has 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Yakima County, Washington?
The largest electricity company in Yakima County, Washington by megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.
What electricity companies offer service in Yakima County, Washington?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | PacifiCorp | 86,451 |
2 | Benton Rural Electric Association | 7,538 |
How many electric companies offer service in Yakima County, Washington?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Yakima County, Washington.