Pend Oreille County PUD
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About Pend Oreille County PUD
Pend Oreille County PUD serves 5 cities and is classified as a political subdivision. At the moment, there are 10,278 customers of the company. Around 90.65% of them are residential customers, 9.31% of them are commercial customers and 0.04% are industrial properties. On average, Pend Oreille County PUD's patrons spend 9.07 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 25.77% lower than Washington's average price of 12.21 cents and 44.10% lower than the nationwide average of 16.22 cents. They sold 800,049 megawatt hours through wholesale channels to other electricity providers in 2023. The electricity sourced by Pend Oreille County PUD is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they generate and supplementary megawatt hours procured by way of the wholesale market. These two categories comprise 25.46% and 74.54%, respectively, of all electricity sourced. Their total revenue for 2023 from electricity related activities was $94,564,400, with 37.94% coming from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Pend Oreille County PUD is $134.26 per month. Customers of the company pay a 6.36% markdown compared to other residents of the country. The company is the 12th largest generator of hydroelectric power out of 56 providers in Washington, with total generation reaching 383,506 megawatt hours. Based on total customers, Pend Oreille County PUD is the 36th largest company out of 56 suppliers in the state. The company 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 customers.
Offering net metering to customers is a win-win situation for Pend Oreille County PUD and any individuals who receive their electricity from the company. Installation of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often too expensive for people. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused megawatt hours back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
Energy loss is a fact of life when working with electricity transmission. Pend Oreille County PUD currently averages a loss of roughly 1.14% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. Pend Oreille County PUD's energy loss levels place them at of 8th best out of the 56 providers that operate in Washington and report energy loss and 130th best out of 3530 in the nation.
Pend Oreille County PUD Rate & Electric Bills
Pend Oreille County PUD residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Pend Oreille County PUD Overview
- Company Type:Political Subdivision
- Headquarters:130 North Washington Avenue
Newport, Washington 99156
United States of America - CEO:Curtis J. Knapp
Pend Oreille County PUD Contact
- Website:www.popud.org
- Customer Service Phone:(509) 447-3137
- Contact Page:www.popud.org
- Social Media:
Pend Oreille County PUD Service
- Rates & Plans:www.popud.org
- Outage Map:popud.outagemap.coop
- Outage Phone:(509) 447-3137
- States Served:
- Washington
- Counties Served:
- Pend Oreille County
- Major Cities Served:
- Newport
- Ione
- Metaline Falls
- Metaline
- Cusick
Quick Facts About Pend Oreille County PUD
Pend Oreille County PUD is 1st in Washington out of the 56 for the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from renewable fuels.
With generation of 383,506 megawatt hours, Pend Oreille County PUD is ranked 308th for total production of all providers in the nation.



Energy Loss
Pend Oreille County PUD's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
17,207MWh
130 National Rank
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Pend Oreille County PUD.
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Pend Oreille County PUD Coverage Map

Pend Oreille County PUD State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10,281 | 59,087,602.22 | 23 | 100% |
Pend Oreille County PUD County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pend Oreille County | 13,302 | 1 | 9.08 | $131.78/mo |
Cities Pend Oreille County PUD Has Coverage
- Cusick, WA
- Ione, WA
- Metaline, WA
- Metaline Falls, WA
- Newport, WA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Pend Oreille County PUD FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Pend Oreille County PUD customers each month?
Pend Oreille County PUD currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $134.26, compared to the Washington average of $119.71 and the nationwide of $119.71 for bundled service.
Who is the CEO of Pend Oreille County PUD?
The current CEO of Pend Oreille County PUD is Curtis J. Knapp.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Pend Oreille County PUD customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Pend Oreille County PUD is 9.07 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What is the phone number for Pend Oreille County PUD?
You can reach Pend Oreille County PUD by phone via (509) 447-3137.
What percentage of Pend Oreille County PUD's electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Pend Oreille County PUD produce 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
What cities does Pend Oreille County PUD supply electricity in?
Pend Oreille County PUD has customers in 5 cities.
What percentage of Pend Oreille County PUD's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel types?
Electric plants owned by or associated with Pend Oreille County PUD generate 0% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.