Electric Rates & Providers in King County, WA

King County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics

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King County, Washington Electricity Overview

Residents of King County are paying, on average, 17.05% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 13.28 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

King County has experienced a 18.54% drop during the course of the past year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

King County ranks 111th highest county out of 3230 counties in the nation in hydroelectric power generation, generating 398,959 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric facilities.

King County has had a reduction of 95.78% in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production over the course of the previous year.

The largest electricity provider in King County by number of customers is Seattle City Light.

King County is the 26th highest producer of electricity out of 39 counties in the state, producing 399,548.86 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    25,825,051 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.39 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    399,549 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    398,959 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    590 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.18 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,426,285,931 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,511.52 kg

Seattle, WA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 12.78 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Seattle, which is 16.37% higher than the state's average rate of 10.98 cents. This makes the city 466th out of 645 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The average residential power bill for a consumer in the city is $79.25 per month. The city generates 589.86 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 22nd most in total generation for any city in Washington.

Approximately 1,592.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 13th worst polluter in the state out of 645 cities. With total emissions of 1,193,362,554.2 kilograms, the city ranks highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The city has the 5th highest number of power plants of any city in Washington, with one total power plant. Seattle's fuel of choice is Natural Gas, with 81.28% of electricity production using this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Seattle

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.133/kWh$0.096/kWh$117.40/mo.$49.13/mo.
466th12.78¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Seattle
15th$79.25Average residential monthly electricity bill for Seattle Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Seattle, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Seattle City LightBUNDLED12.7079.423,378,628.79429,252,216

Zips with electric coverage in Seattle, Washington include: 98115, 98103, 98133, 98105, 98118, 98125, 98122, 98117, 98155, 98144, 98109 and 21 other zip code(s).

Bellevue, WA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.30 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Bellevue, which is 21.05% higher than the state's average rate of 10.98 cents. This makes the city 482nd out of 645 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 83,516.98 megawatt hours each year, Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city.

Approximately 1,500.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 36th worst polluter in the state out of 645 cities. With total emissions of 229,195,455.98 kilograms, the city ranks 6th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,740,419.57 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Bellevue

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.104/kWh$154.84/mo.$67.95/mo.
482nd13.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Bellevue
268th$117.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Bellevue Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Bellevue, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED13.10117.0511,544,345.211,511,960,664

Zips with electric coverage in Bellevue, Washington include: 98052, 98059, 98033, 98006, 98004, 98007, 98027, 98008, 98005, 98039

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Kent, WA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 13.30 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Kent, which is 21.05% higher than the state's average rate of 10.98 cents. This makes the city 482nd out of 645 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 79,876.72 megawatt hours each year, Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city.

Approximately 1,500.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 314th worst polluter in the state out of 645 cities. With total emissions of 201,642,190.84 kilograms, the city ranks 7th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,531,190.98 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kent

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.136/kWh$0.104/kWh$154.84/mo.$67.95/mo.
482nd13.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kent
268th$117.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kent Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kent, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED13.10117.0511,544,345.211,511,960,664

Zips with electric coverage in Kent, Washington include: 98092, 98042, 98058, 98031, 98030, 98032, 98198, 98038, 98002, 98188, 98055 and 1 other zip code(s).

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Electricity Production in King County, Washington

Power Plants in King County, Washington

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Snoqualmie WA Conventional Hydroelectric 124,222
King County WA Conventional Hydroelectric 83,083
Twin Falls HydroEnel Green Power (99.00%)South Fork Resources Inc (1.00%)
King County WA Conventional Hydroelectric 70,262
King County WA Conventional Hydroelectric 58,475
Snoqualmie WA Conventional Hydroelectric 48,841
Weeks Falls
King County WA Conventional Hydroelectric 12,416
Black CreekBlack Creek Hydro Inc (100.00%)
King County WA Conventional Hydroelectric 5,960
Hancock Creek Hydroelectric ProjectSnohomish County PUD (100.00%)
King County WA Conventional Hydroelectric 4,223
Calligan Creek Hydroelectric ProjectSnohomish County PUD (100.00%)
King County WA Conventional Hydroelectric 3,893
University of Washington Power PlantUniversity of Washington (100.00%)
Seattle WA Natural Gas 1,302.8159,547,950.3145,707.32
Cedar HillsBio Energy Washington, LLC (100.00%)
East Renton Highlands CDP WA Landfill Gas 8,702,816.08

King County, Washington Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 1,511.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 11th highest polluter in the state out of 39 counties. Total emissions in the county are 3,426,285,930.95 kilograms, which is the worst total amount of pollution for all counties in Washington. Electricity generating facilities in the county mainly use Conventional Hydroelectric, which accounts for 99.85% (or 398,959 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the county. Natural Gas and Distillate Fuel Oil are also important fuel sources in the county, with 479.45 (0.12%) and 110.41 (0.03%) megawatt hours produced from each, respectively. King County has 11 power generation plants, which is 2nd most in Washington.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
99.85%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.12%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.03%

King County, Washington Net Metering

King County has 3 out of 3 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are decent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in King County averages out to about 4.51% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. With a state average energy loss of 2.98%, King County is ranked as the 25th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in King County, Washington

Providers In Each City in King County:

  • Algona, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Auburn, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Beaux Arts Village, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Bellevue, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Black Diamond, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Burien, Washington:
    • Seattle City Light: 91.54%
    • Puget Sound Energy: 8.46%
  • Carnation, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Clyde Hill, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Covington, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Des Moines, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Duvall, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Enumclaw, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Federal Way, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 97.05%
    • Tacoma Power: 2.95%
  • Hunts Point, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Issaquah, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Kenmore, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Kent, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Kirkland, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Lake Forest Park, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 54.35%
    • Seattle City Light: 45.65%
  • Maple Valley, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Medina, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Mercer Island, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Newcastle, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Normandy Park, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 94.79%
    • Seattle City Light: 5.21%
  • North Bend, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 73.98%
    • Tanner Electric: 26.02%
  • Pacific, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Redmond, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Renton, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 98.07%
    • Seattle City Light: 1.93%
  • Sammamish, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • SeaTac, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 74.21%
    • Seattle City Light: 25.79%
  • Seattle, Washington:
    • Seattle City Light: 100.00%
  • Shoreline, Washington:
    • Seattle City Light: 100.00%
  • Skykomish, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Snoqualmie, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 98.43%
    • Tanner Electric: 1.57%
  • Tukwila, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 40.61%
    • Seattle City Light: 59.39%
  • Woodinville, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Yarrow Point, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 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 King County, Washington?

The largest electricity supplier in King County, Washington by total customer count is Seattle City Light.

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

There are 3 electricity providers offering service in King County, Washington.

How many power plants are in King County, Washington?

King County, Washington is home to 11 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in King County, Washington?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Seattle City Light502,475
2Puget Sound Energy258,604
3Tanner Electric5,223

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Published: 2024-03-14