Richland Electric
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About Richland Electric
Richland Electric is a municipally owned entity providing electricity in Richland, Washington. The company has 25,937 residential customer accounts, 1,793 commercial customer accounts and 56 industrial accounts within their service area. Richland Electric averages 10.41 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their customers for residential electricity, which is 14.79% less than the average state rate of 12.21 cents and 35.84% lower than the nationwide average of 16.22. In 2023 the company sold 997,726 megawatt hours to end users (known as retail sales). The electricity they sourced was made up of megawatt hours procured on wholesale channels. They purchased 999,179 megawatt hours on the wholesale market. In 2023 they had total electricity related revenue of $80,142,000, with 96.62% coming from retail sales.
The national average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the Richland Electric average is 3.71% less at $138.06 per month. Consumers of the supplier experience 0.65 power outages on average each year, with outages lasting around 31.46 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase electricity at wholesale rates to then be resold to their end users.
Richland Electric is one of 51 electricity suppliers in the state who offer net metering to their customers. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often prohibitively priced for citizens. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra wattage back to the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.
All electricity providers who generate electricity suffer from some energy loss from heat dissipation or alternative factors. Richland Electric is no exception, as they have an annual loss of around 0.15% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. These averages allow us to compare and contrast the various companies who operate around the United States. Richland Electric has earned a rank of 61st best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the country.
Richland Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Richland Electric residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Richland Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:625 Swift Boulevard, MS-23
Richland, Washington 99352
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Clint Whitney
Richland Electric Contact
- Website:www.ci.richland.wa.us
- Customer Service Phone:(509) 942-7403
- Contact Page:www.ci.richland.wa.us
- Social Media:
Richland Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.ci.richland.wa.us
- Outage Phone:(509) 943-4428
- States Served:
- Washington
- Counties Served:
- Benton County
- Major Cities Served:
Energy Loss
Richland Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
1,453MWh
61 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Richland Electric's Power Outages
31.46 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.65 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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Richland Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 27,796 | 84,088,540.05 | 18 | 100% |
Richland Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 212,791 | 3 | 9.26 | $135.42/mo |
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Richland Electric FAQ:
What is the phone number for Richland Electric?
The Richland Electric phone number is (509) 942-7403.
What is the average bundled bill for Richland Electric customers each month?
Customers of Richland Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $138.06.
When will Richland Electric power be restored?
Richland Electric's outages last, on average, around 31.456 minutes per outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Richland Electric customers?
Consumers of Richland Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 10.41 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
Who is the CEO of Richland Electric?
Richland Electric's CEO is Clint Whitney.
