Adams County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Adams County, Washington Electricity Overview

Adams County has seen a 28.70% increase in hydroelectric power production over the course of the previous 12 months.

In Adams County, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity production has declined by 7.26% over the previous 12 months.

Adams County generates 21.65% of their required electricity and must import the additional 78.35% from neighboring counties.

As the 2nd largest generator of solar energy in Washington out of 39, Adams County generates 35,473 megawatt hours from solar.

Adams County is 1110th in the national rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 51,292 megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuels.

Adams County citizens are responsible for 892.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making them the 23rd worst polluting county out of 39 counties in the state based on per capita emissions.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    236,933 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.64 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    51,292 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    51,292 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.52 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    18,155,582 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    892.03 kg

Othello, WA Electricity Overview

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Othello has an average residential electricity rate of 9.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.80% lower than the state's average rate of 10.30 cents and 39.46% lower than the national average of 15.34 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 0.76 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 80.46 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.58 outages per year and 145.81 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Avista Utilities.

Coming in as the 143rd worst ranked city out of 645 cities in the state, Othello emits 9,643,099.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 1,138.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Othello as the 73rd highest polluting city in Washington. Within Othello, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Othello

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.109/kWh$0.096/kWh$154.84/mo.$68.80/mo.
162nd9.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Othello
439th$121.91Average residential monthly electricity bill for Othello Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Othello, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED10.1496.532,742,835278,014,305
Big Bend Electric CoopBUNDLED8.44147.29109,6029,251,300

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Ritzville, WA Electricity Overview

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Ritzville has an average residential electricity rate of 9.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.80% lower than the state's average rate of 10.30 cents and 39.46% lower than the national average of 15.34 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 0.76 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 80.46 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.58 outages per year and 145.81 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Avista Utilities.

Coming in as the 332nd worst ranked city out of 645 cities in the state, Ritzville emits 2,094,840.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 1,138.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Ritzville as the 73rd highest polluting city in Washington. Within Ritzville, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ritzville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.109/kWh$0.096/kWh$154.84/mo.$68.80/mo.
162nd9.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ritzville
439th$121.91Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ritzville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ritzville, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED10.1496.532,742,835278,014,305
Big Bend Electric CoopBUNDLED8.44147.29109,6029,251,300

Lind, WA Electricity Overview

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Lind has an average residential electricity rate of 9.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.80% lower than the state's average rate of 10.30 cents and 39.46% lower than the national average of 15.34 cents. The power grid in the city is faced with an average of 0.76 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 80.46 minutes. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.58 outages per year and 145.81 minutes each outage. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Avista Utilities.

Coming in as the 471st worst ranked city out of 645 cities in the state, Lind emits 553,311.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 1,138.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Lind as the 73rd highest polluting city in Washington. Within Lind, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lind

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.109/kWh$0.096/kWh$154.84/mo.$68.80/mo.
162nd9.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lind
439th$121.91Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lind Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lind, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Avista UtilitiesBUNDLED10.1496.532,742,835278,014,305
Big Bend Electric CoopBUNDLED8.44147.29109,6029,251,300

Electricity Production in Adams County, Washington

Power Plants in Adams County, Washington

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Adams Nielson SolarAdams Nielson Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Adams County WA Solar 35,473
Russell D SmithQuincy-Columbia Basin Irr Dist (33.33%)East Columbia Basin Irr Dist (33.34%)South Columbia Basin Irr Dist (33.33%)
Adams County WA Conventional Hydroelectric 15,819

Adams County, Washington Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Adams County is the 2601st worst ranked county in the country when it comes to total emissions from electricity consumption, with the county releasing 18,155,582.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 892.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 23rd highest county in the state for CO2 pollution per capita. The county has 2 electricity producing plants, which is 24th most in Washington. Adams County's primary fuel source consumed for electricity production is Solar. They produce 35,473 megawatt hours, or 69.16% of the total production in the county, from this fuel.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
69.16%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
30.84%

Adams County, Washington Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Adams County offering electricity. Of those 3, 100.00% 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 above average state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Adams County is 5.75%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Avista Utilities, Big Bend Electric Coop, and Inland Power. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.45% and the state average is 3.83%, resulting in a rank of 2485th best in the United States and a state rank of 30th best out of 3221 and 39 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Adams County, Washington

Providers In Each City in Adams County:

  • Hatton, Washington:
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
    • Big Bend Electric Coop: 50.00%
  • Lind, Washington:
    • Big Bend Electric Coop: 50.00%
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
  • Othello, Washington:
    • Big Bend Electric Coop: 50.00%
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
  • Ritzville, Washington:
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
    • Big Bend Electric Coop: 50.00%
  • Washtucna, Washington:
    • Avista Utilities: 50.00%
    • Big Bend Electric Coop: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Adams County, Washington?

By total revenue, Avista Utilities is the largest electricity provider in Adams County, Washington.

How many power plants are in Adams County, Washington?

Adams County, Washington is home to 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

How many electric companies offer service in Adams County, Washington?

There are 3 electricity providers serving consumers in Adams County, Washington.

What electricity companies offer service in Adams County, Washington?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Avista Utilities31,663
2Big Bend Electric Coop6,824
3Inland Power383

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Published: 2022-10-24