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 14.09% rise during the previous year.
The largest electricity supplier in Pierce County by megawatt hours sold is Tacoma Power.
Hydroelectric power accounts for 20.52% of the electricity produced in Pierce County after a 2.12% in electricity generated using hydroelectric power.
Pierce County continues to make strides with the reduction of non-renewable fuel type usage for electricity. The county has achieved a 3.64% reduction in the burning of these fuel types for electricity generation.
In the county, the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation has dropped by 3.01% during the previous 12 months.
Pierce County is the 60th largest county by population in the nation, with 927,380 citizens residing in the county.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
10,602,789 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.43 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,674,888 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
605,248 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,069,641 MWh
Production per Capita
1.81 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,892,581,382 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,040.78 kg
Tacoma, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Tacoma's citizens purchase residential electricity for 10.39 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 5.97% below Washington's average price of 11.05 cents, ranking the city at 217th out of 645 cities in Washington for lowest average electricity rate. The average residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $97.84 per month, while the state average is $108.3. The city is the 17th highest producing city out of 645 cities in Washington, averaging 1.06 megawatt hours produced per capita.
In Tacoma, Black Liquour makes up 64.01% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Black Liquour with Wood/Wood Waste Solids (34.06%) and Natural Gas (1.26%), the three fuel types account for 99.33% of the production. For every resident in the city there are 2,636.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This ranks the city 9th worst in the state out of 645 cities for emissions from electricity use per capita. At 2,636.09 kilograms per person and 221,790 citizens in the city, the city emits 584,658,019.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. Tacoma is home to one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tacoma
Tacoma residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tacoma, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Power | BUNDLED | 10.39 | 97.84 | 1,975,627.71 | 205,333,299 |
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 10.14 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 8.23% below Washington's average price of 11.05 cents, ranking the city at 204th out of 645 cities in Washington for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 105,788.82 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 $97.34 per month, while the state average is $108.3.
In South Hill CDP, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 97,246,778.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 23rd largest amount in Washington out of 645 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Hill CDP
South Hill CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Hill CDP, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light | BUNDLED | 6.94 | 90.94 | 236,548 | 16,416,500 | |
| Tacoma Power | BUNDLED | 10.39 | 97.84 | 1,975,627.71 | 205,333,299 |
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 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately, this is 5.53% below Washington's average price of 11.05 cents, ranking the city at 226th out of 645 cities in Washington for lowest average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 259,061.44 megawatt hours, Lakeview Light & Power is the largest electricity supplier in the city. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a customer in the city is $105.87 per month, while the state average is $108.3.
In Lakewood, there are no power producing plants. The citizens must depend on electricity produced outside of the city. Electricity use in the city results in the release of 94,762,300.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 24th largest amount in Washington out of 645 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lakewood
Lakewood residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lakewood, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Light & Power | BUNDLED | 9.69 | 112.12 | 114,144 | 11,064,000 | |
| Puget Sound Energy | BUNDLED | 13.45 | 119.66 | 11,509,727.68 | 1,548,441,433 | |
| Tacoma Power | BUNDLED | 10.39 | 97.84 | 1,975,627.71 | 205,333,299 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederickson CDP | WA | Natural Gas | 1,259,039 | 479,717,582.4 | 381.02 | |||
LaGrandeTacoma Power (100.00%) | La Grande CDP | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 343,767 | ||||
WestRock (WA)WestRock (WA) (100.00%) | Tacoma | WA | Black Liquour | 234,161 | 281,721,803.6 | 1,203.11 | 10/2023 | |
FredericksonPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Frederickson CDP | WA | Natural Gas | 49,664 | 33,580,394.37 | 676.15 | ||
LRI LFGTE FacilityFrontier Operation Services (100.00%) | Pierce County | WA | Landfill Gas | 31,850 | 15,222,143.8 | 477.93 | ||
Crystal MountainPuget Sound Energy (100.00%) | Pierce County | WA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 131 | 102,086.37 | 779.29 |
Pierce County, Washington Details
In Pierce County, Natural Gas makes up 63.76% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Totaling Natural Gas with Conventional Hydroelectric (20.52%) and Black Liquour (8.95%), the three fuel types account for 93.23% of the production. For every resident in the county there are 2,040.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. At 2,040.78 kilograms per person and 7,785,786 residents in the county, the county emits 1,892,581,382.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year. There are 6 electricity plants in Pierce County, which is the 5th 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:
- Tacoma Power: 49.45%
- Lakeview Light & Power: 39.84%
- Puget Sound Energy: 10.71%
- 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 | 196,487 |
| 2 | Peninsula Light Company | 33,359 |
| 3 | Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light | 15,807 |
| 4 | Puget Sound Energy | 14,057 |
| 5 | Lakeview Light & Power | 10,394 |
| 6 | Ohop Mutual Light Company | 4,937 |
| 7 | Parkland Light and Water | 4,604 |
| 8 | Steilacoom, Washington Electric Utility | 3,025 |
| 9 | Eatonville Power | 1,274 |
How many power plants are within Pierce County, Washington?
There are 6 power plants located in Pierce County, Washington
