Benton PUD
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About Benton PUD
Benton PUD serves electricity to 4 cities in Washington including cities like Kennewick, Richland, Prosser, Finley CDP, and Benton City. The entity is a political subdivision. On average, Benton PUD's residential electricity rate is 9.38 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 42.15% less than the nationwide average price of 16.22 cents. The supplier had total sales and disposition of 2,002,355 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 91.81% were via retail sales. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.96% of the electricity sourced by the company. In 2023, the provider made a total of $158,210,000 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 85.12% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users and 6.38% from wholesale electricity sales.
Consumers of the company pay an average residential electricity bill of $120.1. This is 16.24% below the nationwide average bill of $143.38. The supplier currently does not produce any of the electricity that they sell. Instead, they must purchase that electricity at wholesale rates and then resell it to end consumers. The electricity grid owned by the company experiences an average of 0.52 outages per customer per year, with outages lasting an average of 48.1 minutes. The national average for other suppliers is 1.44 outages per customer and about 123.49 minutes an outage.
Consumers of Benton PUD are able to take advantage of net metering solutions, which is a positive for both parties. This makes it easier for people to install solar and other electricity options as they have the ability to sell extra kilowatt hours back to their electricity provider.
Benton PUD loses electricity at a rate of 2.24% of their generation due to heat dissipation and other causes. The state of Washington has an energy loss average of 2.58% and the national average is 2.43%, giving Benton PUD a rank of 13th best out of 56 providers who report energy loss in the state.
Benton PUD Rate & Electric Bills
Benton PUD residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
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Benton PUD Overview
- Company Type:Political Subdivision
- Headquarters:2721 West 10th Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336
United States of America - CEO:Rick Dunn
Benton PUD Contact
- Website:www.bentonpud.org
- Customer Service Phone:(509) 582-2175
- Business Customer Service:(509) 582-2175
- Contact Page:www.bentonpud.org
- Social Media:
Benton PUD Service
- Rates & Plans:www.bentonpud.org
- Outage Map:bentonpud.outagemap.coop
- Outage Phone:(888) 582-2176
- States Served:
- Washington
- Counties Served:
- Benton County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Energy Loss
Benton PUD's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
44,837MWh
333 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Benton PUD's Power Outages
48.1 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.52 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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Benton PUD Coverage Map
Benton PUD State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 58,817 | 145,314,883.79 | 12 | 100% |
Benton PUD County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 212,791 | 3 | 9.26 | $135.42/mo |
Cities Benton PUD Has Coverage
- Benton City, WA
- Kennewick, WA
- Prosser, WA
- Richland, WA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Benton PUD FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Benton PUD?
The current CEO of Benton PUD is Rick Dunn.
What cities does Benton PUD offer service in?
Benton PUD serves electricity to 4 cities.
How much is the average bundled bill for Benton PUD customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Benton PUD is $120.10. The Washington average bundled bill is $119.71 and the US average is $119.71.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Benton PUD customers?
Customers of Benton PUD, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 9.38 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Benton PUD?
You can reach Benton PUD by phone via (509) 582-2175.
When will Benton PUD power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Benton PUD's customers is 48.1 minutes.
