Centralia City Light
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About Centralia City Light
Centralia City Light is a municipally owned entity serving Washington including cities like Centralia, Chehalis, and Fords Prairie CDP. On recent government reports, the supplier disclosed a total of 10,985 electricity customers. This total is made up of 1.32% industrial accounts, 14.33% commercial customers and 84.35% residential accounts. On average, Centralia City Light's residential electricity rate is 10.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 13.66% less than the average Washington price of 12.21 cents. They had sales of 265,359 megawatt hours in 2023 sold to end users. During the same timeframe, Centralia City Light generated 26,218 megawatt hours in plants owned by the company and purchased 247,581 megawatt hours by way of wholesale channels. Their total revenue for 2023 was $26,675,000 and came through sales to retail electricity customers alone.
The state average monthly residential power bill is $119.71, while the Centralia City Light average is 1.28% higher at $121.55 per month. Centralia City Light ranks 26th in the state for average monthly bill total. Generation facilities owned or managed by Centralia City Light produce 26,220 megawatt hours, which is the 31st highest amount of all companies in Washington. By customer count, Centralia City Light is the 1013th largest supplier out of 3530 electricity companies in the nation. The electricity grid owned by the supplier experiences 0.46 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting roughly 57.09 minutes. The nationwide average for other companies is 1.44 outages per customer and around 123.49 minutes each outage.
Centralia City Light is one of 51 electric suppliers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. Installation of solar panels and other electricity sources is often too expensive for individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused kilowatt hours back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically feasible.
Centralia City Light reported a yearly loss of about 2.87% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity generation business and electricity providers must report these losses. This percentage of loss gives them a rank of 17th best out of 56 companies who report energy loss in the state.
Centralia City Light Rate & Electric Bills
Centralia City Light residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Centralia City Light Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:1100 North Tower Avenue
Centralia, Washington 98531
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Rob Hill
Centralia City Light Contact
- Website:www.cityofcentralia.com
- Customer Service Phone:(360) 330-7670
- Contact Page:www.cityofcentralia.com
- Social Media:
Centralia City Light Service
- Rates & Plans:www.cityofcentralia.com
- States Served:
- Washington
- Counties Served:
- Lewis County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Centralia City Light
Centralia City Light generates 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources, which ranks them 1st out of the 56 providers we track in Washington.
Centralia City Light does not produce any of their own electricity and instead purchases directly from other companies at wholesale prices to be resold to their consumers.
Centralia City Light ranks 20th in the state out of 56 electricity suppliers in megawatt hours generated from hydroelectric power use.
Energy Loss
Centralia City Light's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
7,851MWh
495 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Centralia City Light's Power Outages
57.09 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.46 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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Centralia City Light Coverage Map
Centralia City Light State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10,988 | 28,264,589.77 | 34 | 100% |
Centralia City Light County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County | 85,370 | 2 | 10.09 | $138.55/mo |
Cities Centralia City Light Has Coverage
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Centralia City Light FAQ:
What percentage of Centralia City Light's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Centralia City Light generates 0% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
What is the phone number for Centralia City Light?
You can reach Centralia City Light by phone via (360) 330-7670.
What is the average bundled bill for Centralia City Light customers each month?
Customers of Centralia City Light pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $121.55.
When will Centralia City Light power be restored?
Centralia City Light's outages last, on average, roughly 57.088 minutes per each outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Centralia City Light customers?
Centralia City Light's current average bundled electricity rate is 10.54 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 12.21 cents and the average national rate of 16.22 cents.
What cities does Centralia City Light provider electricity to?
Centralia City Light has customers in 2 cities.
Who is the CEO of Centralia City Light?
Rob Hill is the current CEO of Centralia City Light.
What percentage of Centralia City Light's electricity is generated from renewable fuel types?
Power facilities owned by or associated with Centralia City Light generate 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
