Washington Electricity Rates & Average Electricity Bills

Electricity Rates in Washington

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Washington

  • Population
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    7,785,786
  • Total Production
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    100,735,322 MWh / 12.94 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    88,701,825 MWh / 11.39 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    70,046,742 MWh / 9 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    11,690,565,814 kg / 1,501.53 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    30,688,581 MWh / 3.94 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Washington

Washington residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.114/kWh$0.093/kWh$145.70/mo.$70.81/mo.
2nd10.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Washington
9th$107.14Average residential monthly electricity bill for Washington Residents

Washington Electricity Fuel Mix

Washington's Electricity Prices and Usage

Washington's residential electricity rate in 2024 averages 10.98 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 31.42% lower than the national average rate of 16.01 cents. This ranks Washington as the 2nd lowest priced state in the nation by average electric rate. The state has a regulated electricity market, meaning consumers may have only one or two electricity company options to choose from when obtaining electricity. As the 50th highest polluting state based on emissions per person from electricity use, Washington residents account for emissions of 1,501.53 kilograms of CO2 gases each. With annual generation of 100,735,322.45 megawatt hours, Washington is the 14th largest producer of electricity in the US. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in Washington is $107.14 per month, while the national average is $137.21. Residents living in the state average a per capita consumption rate of 11.39 megawatt hours of electricity each year.

Residential Electricity Providers in Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED13.10117.0511,544,345.211,511,960,6649,873,195.95
Snohomish County PUDBUNDLED10.59102.053,950,839418,412,000432,136
Seattle City LightBUNDLED12.7079.423,378,628.79429,252,2164,713,944
Clark Public UtilitiesBUNDLED9.2398.52,724,419251,350,0001,828,564
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED10.65100.182,721,477.92289,829,8361,403,761
Tacoma PowerBUNDLED10.3398.291,996,470.96206,312,9542,330,186
PacifiCorpBUNDLED10.52130.441,690,953.92177,879,6414,810,180
Chelan County PUDBUNDLED3.4067.39973,99033,073,0007,576,649
Grant County PUDBUNDLED5.56103.56917,71451,018,0008,060,195
Cowlitz County PUDBUNDLED8.62120.89803,16769,234,000

Commercial Electricity Providers in Washington

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Revenues ($)State Production (MWh)
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED12.46635.688,715,519.051,085,950,1969,873,195.95
Seattle City LightBUNDLED10.74868.215,053,302542,744,9394,713,944
Snohomish County PUDBUNDLED8.91511.352,419,523215,636,000432,136
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED11.87789.792,159,283.57256,296,0161,403,761
PacifiCorpBUNDLED10.05736.151,511,733.27151,970,2104,810,180
Clark Public UtilitiesBUNDLED7.57441.781,368,530103,553,0001,828,564
Grant County PUDBUNDLED4.33535.871,144,32149,547,0008,060,195
Benton PUDBUNDLED7.02505.13567,99539,885,000
Chelan County PUDBUNDLED3.89243.5488,40019,010,4007,576,649
Franklin County PUDBUNDLED7.321,306.21425,27631,114,000

Power Plants in Washington

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Okanogan County Conventional Hydroelectric 15,582,026
Douglas County Conventional Hydroelectric 9,390,736
Columbia Generating StationEnergy Northwest (100.00%)
Benton County Nuclear 8,435,018
Klickitat County Conventional Hydroelectric 6,793,297
Chelan County Conventional Hydroelectric 5,001,487
Benton County Conventional Hydroelectric 4,640,049.98
Transalta Centralia GenerationTransAlta (100.00%)
Lewis County Coal 4,143,372.014,679,754,742.431,129.4612/2025
Kittitas County Conventional Hydroelectric 4,085,856
Grant County Conventional Hydroelectric 3,842,344
Grays Harbor Energy FacilityInvenergy (100.00%)
Grays Harbor County Natural Gas 3,618,1691,463,068,852.42404.37

Quick Facts

Washington is home to 7,785,786 citizens and its power generation facilities generate 100,735,322.45 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a production per capita average of 12.94 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Washington produces the 35th highest average of electricity per capita from natural gas, with the fuel accounting for 0.53 megawatt hours a year per capita.

Washington is 3rd in the national rankings for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable energy, with 70,046,741.57 megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuels.

Within the most recent 12 months, Washington saw a 18.28% increase in CO2 emissions per capita.

Citizens in Washington deal with an average of 0.98 outages lasting 193.58 minutes each year, compared to the national averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes an outage.

Washington is ranked 27th in the country for total power generated by nuclear power.

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Avg. Electric Bill
Adams County20,353329.52$128.35/mo
Asotin County22,285411.10$127.67/mo
Benton County212,791368.71$122.99/mo
Chelan County79,926234.53$73.10/mo
Clallam County77,8052111.31$152.64/mo
Clark County516,779139.25$96.51/mo
Columbia County3,9695411.97$146.80/mo
Cowlitz County111,956138.63$119.74/mo
Douglas County42,622123.06$74.67/mo
Ferry County7,198210.67$110.32/mo
Franklin County98,678439.35$129.97/mo
Garfield County2,278519.78$118.20/mo
Grant County101,311255.70$103.44/mo
Grays Harbor County77,0382412.33$136.21/mo
Island County86,625212.79$114.16/mo
Jefferson County32,5903111.98$129.99/mo
King County2,266,78931113.28$116.09/mo
Kitsap County277,673313.23$117.80/mo
Kittitas County44,1473812.41$144.99/mo
Klickitat County22,47811311.37$132.27/mo
Lewis County85,370369.06$129.40/mo
Lincoln County10,798229.63$114.61/mo
Mason County68,1662311.85$141.78/mo
Okanogan County41,966619.83$136.16/mo
Pacific County22,974219.05$95.36/mo
Pend Oreille County13,302329.65$114.91/mo
Pierce County927,38012710.51$116.31/mo
San Juan County17,631116.02$161.09/mo
Skagit County131,1791413.30$117.11/mo
Skamania County11,9731112.59$149.68/mo
Snohomish County840,0792510.74$102.33/mo
Spokane County549,690679.67$118.92/mo
Stevens County46,0573310.65$100.96/mo
Thurston County298,7582413.27$117.62/mo
Wahkiakum County4,37319.72$129.25/mo
Walla Walla County62,1683512.40$150.96/mo
Whatcom County230,67741113.28$116.92/mo
Whitman County48,197349.77$117.19/mo
Yakima County257,0013410.01$130.08/mo

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Washington emits 1,501.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use per person in the state, which makes it the 50th worst polluting state in the country. At 1,501.53 kilograms per person and 7,785,786 people in the state, the state emits 11,690,565,813.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 37th highest rank in the nation for total emissions. About 60.39% of electricity in the state of Washington comes from production using Conventional Hydroelectric. Natural Gas and Nuclear make up 17.62% and 8.37% of production, respectively. Washington has 136 electricity plants, which is the 27th most in the country and 43rd highest when counting plants per capita.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
60.39%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
17.62%
NUCLEAR
Nuclear
8.37%
WIND
Wind
7.55%
COAL
Coal
4.13%
OTHER
Other
1.94%

Washington Net Metering

There are 56 companies in Washington selling electricity. Of those 56, 87.50% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state of Washington has decent state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

There are 35 providers in Washington that reported energy loss, including Puget Sound Energy, Seattle City Light, and Snohomish County PUD. Combined, these 35 companies average a yearly energy loss of 2.98% of electricity generated. For comparison, the countrywide average electricity loss is 2.87%. Washington has a rank of 22nd best in the nation for grid efficiency based on energy loss.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

State governments can help encourage private citizens to install solar panels by issuing tax breaks and rebates. Washington has a tax credit of $1000 or less or no state tax. The state offers limited local rebates for solar panel installs. Washington offers no property tax exemptions to homeowners who install solar panels, making it less attractive for citizens to do so. Luckily, residents in the state have a 100% sales tax exemption for the install of private solar at a home. It doesn't get any better than this.

State Level Initiatives

State level initiatives have a huge role in whether a state is friendly towards customers searching for renewable energy sources. Many states require green fuels to be a portion of the fuel used for electricity generation. These requirements are referred to as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). While further enhancements could be made, Washington requires for 1-15% of electric output to come from renewable fuel types. Furthermore, the state does not have any sort of low income solar programs that help with the installation of solar panels at low income households.

Learn about going solar in Washington, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Washington

How many electric companies offer service in Washington?

Washington is home to 56 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Washington?

The largest electricity provider in Washington by megawatt hours sold is Puget Sound Energy.

Where does Washington get its electricity?

Conventional Hydroelectric is the main fuel type used for electricity production in Washington, accounting for 60.39% of production. Natural Gas and Nuclear also account for 17.62% and 8.37% respectively.

What is the average electric bill in Washington?

In 2024, Washington has an average electricity bill of $107, and the countrywide average is $137.

How much does electricity cost in Washington?

The average electricity cost paid by residents of Washington in 2024 is 10.98 cents per kilowatt hour.

Does Washington have a deregulated electricity market?

No, the state has a regulated market, where residents' electricity supplier choices are usually determined by their location or state legislation.

How many power plants are within Washington?

Washington has 136 active electricity plants producing electricity for the state.

What power companies offer service in Washington?

State Customers RankProviderState Customers
1Puget Sound Energy1,221,997
2Seattle City Light502,566
3Snohomish County PUD376,893
4Avista Utilities268,956
5Clark Public Utilities232,207
6Tacoma Power197,422
7PacifiCorp136,298
8Benton PUD56,610
9Grant County PUD54,041
10Cowlitz County PUD53,099

What is the cheapest electricity company in Washington?

Residential Rate RankProviderResidential Rate (¢)State Customers
1Douglas County PUD3.0617,109
2Chelan County PUD3.4048,861
3Grant County PUD5.5654,041
4Coulee Dam, Washington Electric Utility5.70601
5Cheney Electric6.625,981
6Modern Electric Water Company6.7110,440
7Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light6.9415,807
8Parkland Light and Water7.674,604
9Eatonville Power7.851,274
10City of Blaine Utilities8.183,687

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-02-26