Lewis County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Lewis County, Washington Electricity Overview
The largest electricity provider in Lewis County by megawatt hours sold is Lewis County PUD.
The burning of natural gas in Lewis County yields a total of 1,692,555 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 4th in Washington out of 39 counties.
In the previous year, there has been a 36.83% decrease in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation in Lewis County.
Lewis County is the 705th most populated county in the nation, with 82,149 citizens residing within the county's borders.
Lewis County generates 68.38% of its electricity from non-renewable fuels, resulting in a ranking of 239th in the US out of 3221 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.
Lewis County produces 3,195,379.69 megawatt hours of electricity from the burning of coal, ranking Lewis County 95th in the US out of 3221 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
949,481 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,159,953 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,264,018 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,895,935 MWh
Production per Capita
87.16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
560,953,217 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,828.49 kg
Centralia, WA Electricity Overview
Centralia has an average residential electricity rate of 9.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.10% lower than the average state price of 10.20 cents. Selling an estimated 250,944.02 megawatt hours a year, Centralia City Light is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Centralia residents emit 1,026.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 12th worst polluting city out of 645 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 18,662,407.55 kilograms, which is the 80th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Centralia
Centralia residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Centralia, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia City Light | BUNDLED | 9.88 | 108.78 | 116,779 | 11,542,400 | |
| Lewis County PUD | BUNDLED | 8.66 | 122.96 | 468,532 | 40,594,200 |
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Chehalis, WA Electricity Overview
Chehalis has an average residential electricity rate of 8.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.04% lower than the average state price of 10.20 cents. Selling an estimated 2,248.47 megawatt hours a year, Lewis County PUD is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Chehalis residents emit 1,026.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 12th worst polluting city out of 645 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 7,635,134.45 kilograms, which is the 155th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chehalis
Chehalis residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chehalis, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County PUD | BUNDLED | 8.66 | 122.96 | 468,532 | 40,594,200 |
Fords Prairie CDP, WA Electricity Overview
Fords Prairie CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 8.66 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.04% lower than the average state price of 10.20 cents. Selling an estimated 1,472.02 megawatt hours a year, Lewis County PUD is the largest vendor in the city.
On average, Fords Prairie CDP residents emit 1,026.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the use of electricity, which makes it the 399th worst polluting city out of 645 cities in the state. Total emissions in the city are 2,292,900.98 kilograms, which is the 299th highest total amount of pollution for a city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fords Prairie CDP
Fords Prairie CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fords Prairie CDP, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County PUD | BUNDLED | 8.66 | 122.96 | 468,532 | 40,594,200 |
Electricity Production in Lewis County, Washington
Power Plants in Lewis County, Washington
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transalta Centralia GenerationTransAlta (100.00%) | Lewis County | WA | Coal | 3,203,380 | 3,550,488,356.4 | 1,108.36 | 12/2025 | |
Chehalis Generating FacilityPacifiCorp (100.00%) | Lewis County | WA | Natural Gas | 1,692,555 | 679,611,581.6 | 401.53 | 12/2043 | |
MossyrockTacoma Power (100.00%) | Lewis County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,214,035 | ||||
MayfieldTacoma Power (100.00%) | Lewis County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 724,784 | ||||
Cowlitz FallsLewis County PUD (100.00%) | Lewis County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 236,996 | ||||
PackwoodEnergy Northwest (100.00%) | Lewis County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 88,203 |
Lewis County, Washington Details
Electricity consumption in Lewis County creates 560,953,217.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 576th largest amount of any county in the US. The county averages 6,828.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank highest in Washington in this category. Around 44.63% of electricity in Lewis County comes from generation using Coal. Taken together with Conventional Hydroelectric (31.62%) and Natural Gas (23.64%), these three fuel types make up 7,151,952.69 megawatt hours (or 99.89%) of the county electricity production. Lewis County is home to 6 electricity producing plants, which is 362nd highest in the country.
Providers In Each City in Lewis County:
- Centralia, Washington:
- Lewis County PUD: 50.29%
- Centralia City Light: 49.71%
- Chehalis, Washington:
- Lewis County PUD: 100.00%
- Morton, Washington:
- Lewis County PUD: 100.00%
- Mossyrock, Washington:
- Lewis County PUD: 100.00%
- Napavine, Washington:
- Lewis County PUD: 100.00%
- Pe Ell, Washington:
- Lewis County PUD: 100.00%
- Toledo, Washington:
- Lewis County PUD: 100.00%
- Vader, Washington:
- Lewis County PUD: 100.00%
- Winlock, Washington:
- Lewis County PUD: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Lewis County, Washington?
There are 6 active electricity plants in Lewis County, Washington
What electricity company is the largest provider in Lewis County, Washington?
By total revenue, Lewis County PUD is the largest electricity supplier in Lewis County, Washington.
What electricity companies offer service in Lewis County, Washington?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis County PUD | 33,181 |
| 2 | Centralia City Light | 10,473 |
| 3 | Benton Rural Electric Association | 363 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lewis County, Washington?
Lewis County, Washington has 3 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
