Pierce County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Pierce County, Washington Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Pierce County saw a 12.07% drop during the previous year.
The largest electricity supplier in Pierce County by megawatt hours sold is Tacoma Power.
The burning of non-renewable fuel types has increased by 36.24% in the previous year in Pierce County.
Natural gas accounts for 73.63% of the electric generation in Pierce County, resulting in a rank of 269th nationwide out of 3221 counties for total natural gas production.
Pierce County is ranked 2694th out of 3221 for highest polluting county in the nation based on pollution per person. The county emits 1,388.5 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Pierce County generates 1.61 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 25 highest county out of 39 counties for production per capita in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
10,646,450 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.56 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,485,940 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
391,033 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,094,907 MWh
Production per Capita
1.61 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,278,986,537 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,388.5 kg
Tacoma, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Tacoma's citizens purchase residential electricity for 9.97 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 2.25% below Washington's average price of 10.20 cents, ranking the city at 227th out of 645 cities in Washington for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 1,382,253.24 megawatt hours, Tacoma Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $98.39 per month, while the state average is $101.81.
In Tacoma, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 225,129,211.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 5th largest amount in Washington out of 645 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,026.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tacoma
Tacoma residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tacoma, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Power | BUNDLED | 9.97 | 98.39 | 1,996,623 | 199,047,987 |
Zips with electric coverage in Tacoma, Washington include: 98404, 98444, 98499, 98445, 98466, 98409, 98405, 98406, 98422, 98407, 98408 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 9.78 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 4.11% below Washington's average price of 10.20 cents, ranking the city at 215th out of 645 cities in Washington for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 110,853.02 megawatt hours, Tacoma Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $98.37 per month, while the state average is $101.81.
In South Hill CDP, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 66,414,071.8 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 21st largest amount in Washington out of 645 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,026.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Hill CDP
South Hill CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Hill CDP, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light | BUNDLED | 7.33 | 98.11 | 238,935 | 17,524,900 | |
| Tacoma Power | BUNDLED | 9.97 | 98.39 | 1,996,623 | 199,047,987 |
Zips with electric coverage in South Hill CDP, Washington include: 98387, 98374, 98375, 98338, 98373, 98360
Lakewood, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Lakewood's citizens purchase residential electricity for 10.11 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 0.90% below Washington's average price of 10.20 cents, ranking the city at 332nd out of 645 cities in Washington for lowest average electricity rate. Lakeview Light & Power is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count.
In Lakewood, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 65,289,174.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 22nd largest amount in Washington out of 645 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,026.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakewood
Lakewood residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lakewood, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Light & Power | BUNDLED | 9.84 | 109.76 | 108,977 | 10,720,000 | |
| Puget Sound Energy | BUNDLED | 11.75 | 107.28 | 11,619,304 | 1,365,159,777 | |
| Tacoma Power | BUNDLED | 9.97 | 98.39 | 1,996,623 | 199,047,987 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lakewood, Washington include: 98444, 98499, 98498, 98409, 98433, 98388, 98439
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederickson CDP | WA | Natural Gas | 1,289,676 | 485,792,687.1 | 376.68 | |||
LaGrandeTacoma Power (100.00%) | La Grande CDP | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 336,641 | ||||
FredericksonPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Frederickson CDP | WA | Natural Gas | 54,103 | 41,495,571.18 | 766.97 | ||
LRI LFGTE FacilityEmerald City Renewables LLC (100.00%)Frontier Operation Services (100.00%) | Pierce County | WA | Landfill Gas | 27,196 | 15,815,064.89 | 581.52 | ||
Crystal MountainPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Pierce County | WA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 782 | 644,225.77 | 823.82 |
Pierce County, Washington Details
In Pierce County, Natural Gas makes up 73.63% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Natural Gas with Conventional Hydroelectric (22.66%) and Landfill Gas (3.66%), the three fuel types account for 99.94% of the production. For every resident in the county there are 1,388.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. At 1,388.5 kilograms per person and 7,705,281 residents in the county, the county emits 1,278,986,536.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. There are 5 electricity plants in Pierce County, which is the 7th 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:
- Ohop Mutual Light Company: 9.00%
- Eatonville Power: 91.00%
- Edgewood, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Fife, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 12.46%
- Tacoma Power: 87.54%
- 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%
- Tacoma Power: 11.15%
- Milton Electrical: 86.12%
- 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:
- Tacoma Power: 12.36%
- Steilacoom, Washington Electric Utility: 87.64%
- 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 | 189,188 |
| 2 | Peninsula Light Company | 32,488 |
| 3 | Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light | 15,581 |
| 4 | Puget Sound Energy | 13,723 |
| 5 | Lakeview Light & Power | 10,299 |
| 6 | Parkland Light and Water | 4,585 |
| 7 | Ohop Mutual Light Company | 4,512 |
| 8 | Steilacoom, Washington Electric Utility | 2,930 |
| 9 | Eatonville Power | 1,274 |
How many power plants are within Pierce County, Washington?
There are 5 power plants located in Pierce County, Washington
