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Benton County, Washington Electricity Overview
Benton County's ability to provide 4,759,537.98 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 8th highest hydroelectric energy generating county out of 3230 counties in the nation.
When calculating by number of customers, Benton PUD is the largest provider in Benton County.
Benton County is the 42nd ranked generating county out of 3230 counties of nuclear energy electricity in the country.
Benton County generates 23.33 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Benton County the 368th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in the US out of 3230 counties.
Benton County ranks 773rd out of 3230 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 5,821 megawatt hours produced from solar power.
With total generation of 13,427,449.98 megawatt hours, Benton County is ranked 59th highest producer of electricity of all 3230 counties in the nation for total generation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,432,852 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.43 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
13,427,450 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
4,965,469 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
8,461,981 MWh
Production per Capita
63.1 MWh
Kennewick, WA Electricity Overview
Kennewick's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 8.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.29% lower than the average Washington price of 11.05 cents and 45.65% below the national average of 16.01 cents. Benton PUD is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
For every person in the city there are 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 232nd highest in the state out of 645 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 127,545,072.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kennewick
Kennewick residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kennewick, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton PUD | BUNDLED | 8.70 | 115.57 | 781,760 | 68,016,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Kennewick, Washington include: 99336, 99352, 99337, 99338
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Richland, WA Electricity Overview
Richland's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 9.28 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.03% lower than the average Washington price of 11.05 cents and 42.02% below the national average of 16.01 cents. Richland Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
For every person in the city there are 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 22nd highest in the state out of 645 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 89,865,576.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Richland
Richland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Richland, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton PUD | BUNDLED | 8.70 | 115.57 | 781,760 | 68,016,000 | |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 8.67 | 135.41 | 238,963 | 20,708,100 | |
| Richland Electric | BUNDLED | 9.87 | 128.03 | 389,130 | 38,419,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Richland, Washington include: 99336, 99352, 99354, 98944, 99353, 99338
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West Richland, WA Electricity Overview
West Richland's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 8.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.60% lower than the average Washington price of 11.05 cents and 45.87% below the national average of 16.01 cents. Benton Rural Electric Association is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on residential customer count.
For every person in the city there are 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks them 232nd highest in the state out of 645 cities for emissions per capita. A total of 24,059,259.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city per year. The city has no power generation plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Richland
West Richland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Richland, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 8.67 | 135.41 | 238,963 | 20,708,100 |
Zips with electric coverage in West Richland, Washington include: 99352, 99353, 99320
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Electricity Production in Benton County, Washington
Power Plants in Benton County, Washington
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbia Generating StationEnergy Northwest (100.00%) | Benton County | WA | Nuclear | 8,462,218 | ||||
| Benton County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,640,049.98 | |||||
Nine CanyonEnergy Northwest (100.00%) | Benton County | WA | Wind | 200,110 | ||||
| Benton County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 61,734 | |||||
| Benton County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 57,754 | |||||
| Benton County | WA | Solar | 5,584 |
Benton County, Washington Details
For every person in the county there are 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 0 kilograms, the county ranks 27th highest in Washington for total pollution from electricity consumption. Nuclear makes up 63.02% of the fuel used for electricity generation in Benton County. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Conventional Hydroelectric at 35.45% and Wind at 1.49% of generation. Benton County has the 7th highest power generation plants of any county in the state, with 6 total power plants.
Providers In Each City in Benton County:
- Benton City, Washington:
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 50.00%
- Benton PUD: 50.00%
- Kennewick, Washington:
- Benton PUD: 100.00%
- Prosser, Washington:
- Benton PUD: 50.00%
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 50.00%
- Richland, Washington:
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 1.44%
- Richland Electric: 49.62%
- Benton PUD: 48.94%
- West Richland, Washington:
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Benton County, Washington?
By total megawatt hours sold, Benton PUD is the largest electricity supplier in Benton County, Washington.
What electricity companies offer service in Benton County, Washington?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benton PUD | 56,511 |
| 2 | Richland Electric | 26,788 |
| 3 | Benton Rural Electric Association | 7,762 |
How many electric companies offer service in Benton County, Washington?
There are 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Benton County, Washington.
How many power plants are located within Benton County, Washington?
Benton County, Washington is home to 6 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
