Thurston County, WA: 2 Electric Providers

Thurston County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Thurston County, Washington Electricity Overview

Averaging generation of 1.23 megawatt hours per resident a year, Thurston County ranks 968th out of 3230 counties in production per capita in the US.

Thurston County generates 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 1.23 megawatt hours per citizen per year.

Thurston County averages 1.23 megawatt hours generated from wind turbines per resident, which is 290th highest county in the US out of 3230 counties.

Thurston County is the 790th highest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties, producing 368,492 megawatt hours.

Thurston County has the 742nd worst pollution level from electricity use in the US, releasing 392,160,199.39 kilograms of CO2 gases.

While the national average residential electricity rate is 15.90 cents per kilowatt hour, Thurston County's average price is 19.38% below that at 12.81 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    3,431,319 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.49 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    368,492 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    368,492 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.23 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    392,160,199 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,312.63 kg

Olympia, WA Electricity Overview

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On average, Olympia's residential electricity rate is 12.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.30% below the average US price of 15.90 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Olympia residents average 1,470.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 216th worst in Washington out of 645 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 80,261,665.34 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Olympia must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olympia

Olympia 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.
479th12.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Olympia
259th$114.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Olympia Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Olympia, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED12.72114.411,585,383.181,473,589,402

Zips with electric coverage in Olympia, Washington include: 98501, 98503, 98502, 98512, 98516, 98506

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Lacey, WA Electricity Overview

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On average, Lacey's residential electricity rate is 12.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.30% below the average US price of 15.90 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Lacey residents average 1,470.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 12th worst in Washington out of 645 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 77,310,252.48 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Lacey must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lacey

Lacey 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.
479th12.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lacey
259th$114.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lacey Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lacey, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED12.72114.411,585,383.181,473,589,402

Zips with electric coverage in Lacey, Washington include: 98501, 98503, 98513, 98516, 98506

Tumwater, WA Electricity Overview

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On average, Tumwater's residential electricity rate is 12.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 19.30% below the average US price of 15.90 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Tumwater residents average 1,470.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 12th worst in Washington out of 645 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 36,550,755.64 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Tumwater must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tumwater

Tumwater 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.
479th12.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tumwater
259th$114.93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tumwater Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tumwater, Washington

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Puget Sound EnergyBUNDLED12.72114.411,585,383.181,473,589,402

Zips with electric coverage in Tumwater, Washington include: 98501, 98502, 98512

Electricity Production in Thurston County, Washington

Power Plants in Thurston County, Washington

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Skookumchuck Wind FacilityTransAlta (100.00%)
Thurston County WA Wind 380,125

Thurston County, Washington Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Thurston County residents average 1,312.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, which ranks them 2844th worst in the nation in this category. A total of 392,160,199.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Over 100.00% of electricity in Thurston County comes from generation using Wind. Thurston County is home to one power generation plant.

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Thurston County, Washington Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Thurston County selling electricity. Of those 2, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Regulations put in place at the state level are pretty good for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Thurston County is about 2.76% of all energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.98%, resulting in a rank of 304th best in the country and a state rank of 11th best out of 3230 and 39 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Thurston County, Washington

Providers In Each City in Thurston County:

  • Bucoda, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Lacey, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Olympia, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Rainier, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Tenino, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Tumwater, Washington:
    • Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
  • Yelm, 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 Thurston County, Washington?

There are 2 electricity providers serving consumers in Thurston County, Washington.

How many power plants are within Thurston County, Washington?

There is one active electricity plant in Thurston County, Washington

Which electricity companies offer service in Thurston County, Washington?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Puget Sound Energy56,504
2Grays Harbor PUD284

What electricity company is the largest provider in Thurston County, Washington?

By total customer count, Puget Sound Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Thurston County, Washington.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2023-11-09