Puget Sound Energy
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About Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy is an investor owned entity providing electricity in Washington. There are 1,094,171 residential customer accounts, 143,257 commercial customers and 3,174 industrial customers served by the provider. Puget Sound Energy averages 14.73 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their patrons for residential electricity, which is 22.48% more than the state's average rate of 12.03 cents. This makes the supplier 59th lowest for average electricity rate out of 61 companies in Washington. Puget Sound Energy had total sales and disposition of 31,313,298 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 21,165,762 megawatt hours were via retail sales. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 14,894,381 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 16,603,754 megawatt hours. The total revenue for Puget Sound Energy in 2023 from electricity sales was $3,483,981,900, with $2,729,956,000 coming from retail sales to end users and $640,830,600 from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
The United States average monthly residential electricity bill is $142.37, while the Puget Sound Energy average is 12.13% lower at $125.1 per month. The company is the 39th largest producer of hydroelectric power out of 3530 companies in the nation. Production by the supplier from natural gas totals 9,102,486.89 megawatt hours, which is roughly 65.59% of their total generation. Of the 3530 electricity suppliers in the nation that we track, Puget Sound Energy ranks as the 237th largest producer of megawatt hours from solar, with 695 megawatt hours produced.
Thankfully, Puget Sound Energy allows consumers to participate in net metering programs. This is a positive for any customer potentially purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their excess electricity back to the grid.
Losing electricity from heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity generation business. Suppliers are required to report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. Puget Sound Energy recently reported an annual loss of about 3.48% of the electricity that they generate. These averages allow us to compare and contrast the grid efficiencies of the various suppliers who operate throughout the US. Puget Sound Energy has earned a rank of 667th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the nation and 24th best out of 56 in the state.
Puget Sound Energy Rate & Electric Bills
Puget Sound Energy residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in February.
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Puget Sound Energy Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Headquarters:355 110th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, Washington 98004
United States of America - CEO:Mary E. Kipp
Puget Sound Energy Contact
- Website:www.pse.com
- Customer Service Phone:(888) 225-5773
- Contact Page:www.pse.com
- Social Media:
Puget Sound Energy Service
- Outage Map:www.pse.com
- Outage Phone:(888) 225-5773
- States Served:
- Washington
- Counties Served:
- King County
- Pierce County
- Thurston County
- Kitsap County
- Whatcom County
- Major Cities Served:
- Seattle
- Bellevue
- Kent
- Renton
- Federal Way
- Bellingham
- Kirkland
- Auburn
- Redmond
- Sammamish
Quick Facts About Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy is 310th out of the 3530 suppliers in the United States for the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from sustainable fuel types.
As the 90th highest generator of electricity in the United States, Puget Sound Energy generates 13,877,914.66 megawatt hours of electricity.
Consumers of Puget Sound Energy deal with an average of 1.1 power outages each year, with outages lasting on average 167 minutes.
Puget Sound Energy produces 1,831,350 megawatt hours of electricity from wind energy, which is the 46th highest total out of 3530 providers that we track in the US.
Puget Sound Energy is the 91st largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels out of 3530 suppliers in the US.
Puget Sound Energy ranks 107th out of 3530 electricity suppliers in the US in megawatt hours generated from coal use.
Energy Loss
Puget Sound Energy's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
1,090,701MWh
667 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Puget Sound Energy's Power Outages
167 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.1 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Puget Sound Energy.
Puget Sound Energy Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Puget Sound Energy Coverage Map

Puget Sound Energy State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
---|---|---|---|---|
Washington | 1,241,862 | 3,099,485,580 | 1 | 100% |
Puget Sound Energy County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
---|---|---|---|---|
Island County | 86,625 | 2 | 14.29 | $127.68/mo |
King County | 2,266,789 | 3 | 14.89 | $131.67/mo |
Kitsap County | 277,673 | 1 | 14.92 | $131.87/mo |
Kittitas County | 44,147 | 3 | 14.16 | $165.21/mo |
Pierce County | 927,380 | 9 | 13.23 | $126.48/mo |
Skagit County | 131,179 | 1 | 14.92 | $131.87/mo |
Thurston County | 298,758 | 1 | 14.92 | $131.87/mo |
Whatcom County | 230,677 | 4 | 14.88 | $131.39/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Puget Sound Energy
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colstrip | MT | Coal | 8,930,333 | 9,438,974,294.45 | 1,056.96 | |||
Goldendale Generating StationPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Goldendale | WA | Natural Gas | 2,172,002 | 709,907,302.86 | 326.84 | ||
Mint Farm Generating StationPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Longview | WA | Natural Gas | 1,989,583 | 770,995,758.4 | 387.52 | ||
Frederickson CDP | WA | Natural Gas | 1,824,053 | 694,241,550.1 | 380.6 | |||
Ferndale Generating StationPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Whatcom County | WA | Natural Gas | 1,675,281.99 | 669,398,137.6 | 399.57 | ||
Sumas Power PlantPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Sumas | WA | Natural Gas | 834,873 | 374,592,828.82 | 448.68 | ||
Lower Snake River Wind Energy ProjectPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Garfield County | WA | Wind | 825,152 | ||||
Wild HorsePuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Kittitas County | WA | Wind | 617,237 | ||||
EncogenPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Bellingham | WA | Natural Gas | 604,437 | 302,802,681.66 | 500.97 | ||
WhitehornPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Birch Bay CDP | WA | Natural Gas | 448,958 | 314,505,048.72 | 700.52 |
Puget Sound Energy Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Puget Sound Energy Has Coverage
- Algona, WA
- Anacortes, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Bainbridge Island, WA
- Beaux Arts Village, WA
- Bellevue, WA
- Bellingham, WA
- Black Diamond, WA
- Blaine, WA
- Bonney Lake, WA
- Bothell, WA
- Bremerton, WA
- Buckley, WA
- Bucoda, WA
- Burien, WA
- Burlington, WA
- Carbonado, WA
- Carnation, WA
- Cle Elum, WA
- Clyde Hill, WA
- Concrete, WA
- Coupeville, WA
- Covington, WA
- Des Moines, WA
- DuPont, WA
- Duvall, WA
- Edgewood, WA
- Ellensburg, WA
- Enumclaw, WA
- Everson, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Ferndale, WA
- Fife, WA
- Hamilton, WA
- Hunts Point, WA
- Issaquah, WA
- Kenmore, WA
- Kent, WA
- Kirkland, WA
- Kittitas, WA
- La Conner, WA
- Lacey, WA
- Lake Forest Park, WA
- Lakewood, WA
- Langley, WA
- Lyman, WA
- Lynden, WA
- Maple Valley, WA
- Medina, WA
- Mercer Island, WA
- Milton, WA
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Newcastle, WA
- Nooksack, WA
- Normandy Park, WA
- North Bend, WA
- Oak Harbor, WA
- Olympia, WA
- Orting, WA
- Pacific, WA
- Port Orchard, WA
- Poulsbo, WA
- Puyallup, WA
- Rainier, WA
- Redmond, WA
- Renton, WA
- Roslyn, WA
- Roy, WA
- Sammamish, WA
- SeaTac, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Sedro-Woolley, WA
- Skykomish, WA
- Snoqualmie, WA
- South Cle Elum, WA
- South Prairie, WA
- Sumner, WA
- Tenino, WA
- Tukwila, WA
- Tumwater, WA
- Wilkeson, WA
- Woodinville, WA
- Yarrow Point, WA
- Yelm, WA
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Puget Sound Energy FAQ:
What percentage of Puget Sound Energy's electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?
Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Puget Sound Energy generate 18.24% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
When will Puget Sound Energy power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Puget Sound Energy's consumers is 167 minutes.
How much is the average bundled bill for Puget Sound Energy customers each month?
Customers of Puget Sound Energy pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $125.10.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Puget Sound Energy customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for consumers of Puget Sound Energy is 14.73 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Puget Sound Energy's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Puget Sound Energy produces 81.76% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Puget Sound Energy?
There are 19 power plants associated with or owned by Puget Sound Energy.
Who is the CEO of Puget Sound Energy?
Puget Sound Energy's current CEO is Mary E. Kipp.
How many counties does Puget Sound Energy provider electricity to?
Puget Sound Energy sells electricity in 8 counties in the United States including Washington.
What is the phone number for Puget Sound Energy?
The Puget Sound Energy phone number is (888) 225-5773.
What cities does Puget Sound Energy sell electricity in?
Puget Sound Energy serves 84 cities.