Pierce County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pierce County, Washington Electricity Overview
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Pierce County saw a 3.58% rise during the previous year.
Consumers in Pierce County deal with an average of 0.92 outages lasting 121.46 minutes per year, compared to the national averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes an outage.
Residents of Pierce County are paying, on average, 31.09% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average rate, at 11.11 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Pierce County is ranked 1309th out of 3230 counties in the country for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.22 megawatt hours per person a year.
Releasing 1,586,697,313.38 kilograms of CO2 gases, Pierce County has the 204th highest pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the country.
Pierce County is ranked 2656th out of 3230 for highest polluting county in the country when considering pollution per person. The county emits 1,710.95 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
10,516,347 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.34 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
372,657 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
205,828 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
166,829 MWh
Production per Capita
0.4 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,586,697,313 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,710.95 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Tacoma
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Tacoma Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
10.62¢ per kWh
- 6.68% higher than last month
- 6.33% higher than April last year
- 10.35% lower than the Washington average
- 37.21% lower than the US average
- 142nd in the state out of 625 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 64 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 53 since April last year
- 1,465th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 565 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 357 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.66¢ per kWh
- 0.5% higher than last month
- 3.64% higher than April last year
- 5.54% lower than the Washington average
- 33.87% lower than the US average
- 200th in the state out of 625 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 35 since April last year
- 1,113th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 30 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$102.58 per month
- 14.93% lower than last month
- 7.83% lower than April last year
- 4.4% lower than the Washington average
- 9.02% lower than the US average
- 121st in the state out of 625 cities
- The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 105 since April last year
- 12,099th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 5,333 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,835 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$96.87 per month
- 0.74% lower than last month
- 1.38% lower than April last year
- 9.66% lower than the Washington average
- 28.81% lower than the US average
- 37th in the state out of 625 cities
- The state rank has increased by 35 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 38 since April last year
- 2,897th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 68 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 770 since April last year
Tacoma, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Tacoma's citizens purchase residential electricity for 10.66 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 5.54% below Washington's average price of 11.29 cents, ranking the city at 200th out of 645 cities in Washington for lowest average electricity rate. Tacoma Power sells an estimated 1,289,077.92 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than all other electricity suppliers. There is a shortage of 2,335,757.44 megawatt hours in the city because of residents consuming 1302.66% more electricity than the city produces. This leads to the necessity to purchase additional megawatt hours.
In Tacoma, Black Liquour makes up 51.22% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Black Liquour with Wood/Wood Waste Solids (44.83%) and Natural Gas (3.43%), the three fuel types account for 99.48% of the production. For every resident in the city there are 2,179.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 8th worst in the state out of 645 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. At 2,179.57 kilograms per person and 221,790 citizens in the city, the city emits 483,407,104.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Tacoma is home to one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tacoma
Tacoma residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tacoma, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Power | BUNDLED | 10.51 | 96.91 | 1,937,125.12 | 203,603,784 |
Zips with electric coverage in Tacoma, Washington include: 98404, 98444, 98499, 98445, 98466, 98409, 98405, 98406, 98408, 98422, 98407 and 8 other zip code(s).
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South Hill CDP, WA Electricity Overview
On average, South Hill CDP's citizens purchase residential electricity for 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 7.47% below Washington's average price of 11.29 cents, ranking the city at 188th out of 645 cities in Washington for lowest average electricity rate. Tacoma Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city experiences an average of 0.73 power outages per consumer a year. These outages are on average 76.19 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes an outage.
In South Hill CDP, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 89,927,719.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 22nd largest amount in Washington out of 645 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,391.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Hill CDP
South Hill CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Hill CDP, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light | BUNDLED | 7.64 | 94.41 | 223,130.07 | 17,041,256.47 | |
| Tacoma Power | BUNDLED | 10.51 | 96.91 | 1,937,125.12 | 203,603,784 |
Zips with electric coverage in South Hill CDP, Washington include: 98387, 98374, 98338, 98375, 98373, 98360
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Lakewood, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Lakewood's citizens purchase residential electricity for 10.99 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 2.63% below Washington's average price of 11.29 cents, ranking the city at 301st out of 645 cities in Washington for lowest average electricity rate. Lakeview Light & Power is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city experiences an average of 0.91 power outages per consumer a year. These outages are on average 136.1 minutes. In comparison, the nationwide average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes an outage.
In Lakewood, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 87,630,229.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 23rd largest amount in Washington out of 645 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,391.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakewood
Lakewood residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lakewood, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Light & Power | BUNDLED | 10.67 | 116.4 | 107,669.31 | 11,485,058.42 | |
| Puget Sound Energy | BUNDLED | 13.74 | 119.22 | 11,260,659.98 | 1,547,420,406 | |
| Tacoma Power | BUNDLED | 10.51 | 96.91 | 1,937,125.12 | 203,603,784 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lakewood, Washington include: 98444, 98499, 98498, 98409, 98433, 98388, 98439
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Electricity Production in Pierce County, Washington
Power Plants in Pierce County, Washington
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WestRock (WA)WestRock (WA) (100.00%) | Tacoma | WA | Black Liquour | 179,307.22 | 196,773,561.68 | 1,097.41 | 10/2023 | |
FredericksonPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Frederickson CDP | WA | Natural Gas | 159,587 | 125,561,621.16 | 786.79 | ||
LRI LFGTE FacilityFrontier Operation Services (100.00%) | Pierce County | WA | Landfill Gas | 33,605 | 19,452,623.02 | 578.86 | ||
Crystal MountainPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Pierce County | WA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 158 | 121,940.62 | 771.78 |
Pierce County, Washington Details
In Pierce County, Natural Gas makes up 42.29% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Natural Gas with Black Liquour (24.65%) and Wood/Wood Waste Solids (21.57%), the three fuel types account for 88.51% of the production. For every resident in the county there are 1,710.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. At 1,710.95 kilograms per person and 7,785,786 residents in the county, the county emits 1,586,697,313.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. There are 4 electricity plants in Pierce County, which is the 6th most power plants in a county in the state.
Providers In Each City in Pierce County:
- Bonney Lake, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Buckley, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Eatonville, Washington:
- Eatonville Power: 91.00%
- Ohop Mutual Light Company: 9.00%
- Edgewood, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Fife, Washington:
- Tacoma Power: 87.54%
- Puget Sound Energy: 12.46%
- Fircrest, Washington:
- Tacoma Power: 100.00%
- Gig Harbor, Washington:
- Peninsula Light Company: 100.00%
- Lakewood, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 10.71%
- Tacoma Power: 49.45%
- Lakeview Light & Power: 39.84%
- Milton, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 2.72%
- Milton Electrical: 86.12%
- Tacoma Power: 11.15%
- Puyallup, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Roy, Washington:
- Tacoma Power: 100.00%
- Ruston, Washington:
- Ruston Utilities: 100.00%
- South Prairie, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Steilacoom, Washington:
- Steilacoom, Washington Electric Utility: 87.64%
- Tacoma Power: 12.36%
- Sumner, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Tacoma, Washington:
- Tacoma Power: 100.00%
- University Place, Washington:
- Tacoma Power: 100.00%
- Wilkeson, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Pierce County, Washington?
Pierce County, Washington has 9 electricity companies offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Pierce County, Washington?
By total megawatt hours sold, Tacoma Power is the largest electricity provider in Pierce County, Washington.
What electricity companies offer service in Pierce County, Washington?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tacoma Power | 196,638 |
| 2 | Peninsula Light Company | 33,359 |
| 3 | Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light | 15,810 |
| 4 | Puget Sound Energy | 14,098 |
| 5 | Lakeview Light & Power | 10,404 |
| 6 | Ohop Mutual Light Company | 4,937 |
| 7 | Parkland Light and Water | 4,607 |
| 8 | Steilacoom, Washington Electric Utility | 3,025 |
| 9 | Eatonville Power | 1,275 |
How many power plants are within Pierce County, Washington?
There are 4 power plants located in Pierce County, Washington
