Cowlitz County PUD
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
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About Cowlitz County PUD
Cowlitz County PUD has their head offices in Longview, Washington and supplies electricity in 5 cities within the state. Electricity suppliers must regularly report their customer counts to government agencies. In the most recent report the supplier disclosed a total of 53,878 customers being supplied electricity by the company. Roughly 0.06% of these customers are industrial accounts, 10.11% are commercial customers and 89.84% are residential accounts. Cowlitz County PUD's patrons are charged an average residential electricity price of 9.05 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the company at 13th out of 61 providers in Washington and 121st out of 2885 in the country. They sold 4,104,045 megawatt hours in 2023 through traditional retail sales. Of the megawatt hours they sourced, 45,402 of them were produced by power generation plants owned by Cowlitz County PUD and 4,087,336 megawatt hours were procured via the wholesale electricity market. Their total revenue in 2023 from electricity related activities was $232,091,000, with 100.00% coming from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the Cowlitz County PUD average is 14.89% lower at $122.03 per month. Customers of the supplier experience 0.91 power outages on average per year, with outages lasting around 110.9 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Electricity production is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase power at wholesale rates from other suppliers and then resell to their end users.
Net metering is accessible to consumers of Cowlitz County PUD. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused electricity back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Energy loss is simply part of the process when working with electricity transmission. Cowlitz County PUD currently averages a loss of roughly 0.56% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. Cowlitz County PUD's energy loss amounts place them at of 6th best out of the 56 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 91st best out of 3530 in the nation.
Cowlitz County PUD Rate & Electric Bills
Cowlitz County PUD residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Cowlitz County PUD Overview
- Company Type:Political Subdivision
- Headquarters:961 12th Avenue
Longview, Washington 98632
United States of America - CEO:Gary Huhta
Cowlitz County PUD Contact
- Website:www.cowlitzpud.org
- Customer Service Phone:(360) 423-2210
- Contact Page:www.cowlitzpud.org
- Social Media:
Cowlitz County PUD Service
- Rates & Plans:www.cowlitzpud.org
- Outage Map:cowlitzpud.outagemap.coop
- Outage Phone:(360) 423-1200
- States Served:
- Washington
- Counties Served:
- Cowlitz County
- Major Cities Served:
- Longview
- Kelso
- Woodland
- West Side Highway CDP
- Longview Heights CDP
- Lexington CDP
- Kalama
- Castle Rock
- Beacon Hill CDP
- Ryderwood CDP
Energy Loss
Cowlitz County PUD's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
23,270MWh
91 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Cowlitz County PUD's Power Outages
110.9 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.91 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Cowlitz County PUD.
Customers Out:
0
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Cowlitz County PUD Coverage Map
Cowlitz County PUD State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 53,919 | 259,644,000 | 11 | 100% |
Cowlitz County PUD County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz County | 111,956 | 1 | 8.94 | $119.21/mo |
Cities Cowlitz County PUD Has Coverage
- Castle Rock, WA
- Kalama, WA
- Kelso, WA
- Longview, WA
- Woodland, WA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Cowlitz County PUD FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Cowlitz County PUD?
Cowlitz County PUD's current CEO is Gary Huhta.
When will Cowlitz County PUD power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Cowlitz County PUD's customers is 110.9 minutes.
What is the average bundled bill for Cowlitz County PUD customers each month?
The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Cowlitz County PUD is $122.03. The Washington average bundled bill is $119.71 and the United States average is $119.71.
What is the phone number for Cowlitz County PUD?
Cowlitz County PUD's customer service phone number is (360) 423-2210
What cities does Cowlitz County PUD offer service in?
Cowlitz County PUD provides electricity to 5 cities.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Cowlitz County PUD customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Cowlitz County PUD is 9.05 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
