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Thurston County, Washington Electricity Overview
With 298,758 residents living within the county and 646,814 megawatt hours produced a year, Thurston County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 2.17 megawatt hours. This is the 25 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
Thurston County citizens are accountable for 1,219.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making it the 22nd highest polluting county out of 39 counties in the state based on per capita pollution.
Thurston County is ranked as the 254th largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US with 3,415,717.41 megawatt hours being used by consumers living there.
With a population of 298,758 residents, Thurston County is the 6th largest county by population in Washington.
Puget Sound Energy is the largest electricity provider in Thurston County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
Thurston County uses roughly 528.08% of the total amount of the electricity that it produces.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,415,717 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.43 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
646,814 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
646,814 MWh
Production per Capita
2.17 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
364,446,282 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,219.87 kg
Olympia, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Olympia's residential electricity rate is 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.96% below the average US price of 16.01 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Olympia residents average 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 576th worst in Washington out of 645 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 82,132,242.78 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 November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olympia, Washington
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Puget Sound Energy | BUNDLED | 13.45 | 119.66 | 11,509,727.68 | 1,548,441,433 |
Zips with electric coverage in Olympia, Washington include: 98501, 98503, 98502, 98512, 98516, 98506
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Lacey, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Lacey's residential electricity rate is 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.96% below the average US price of 16.01 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Lacey residents average 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 232nd worst in Washington out of 645 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 79,112,044.33 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 November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lacey, Washington
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Puget Sound Energy | BUNDLED | 13.45 | 119.66 | 11,509,727.68 | 1,548,441,433 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lacey, Washington include: 98501, 98503, 98513, 98516, 98506
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Tumwater, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Tumwater's residential electricity rate is 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.96% below the average US price of 16.01 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tumwater residents average 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 232nd worst in Washington out of 645 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 37,402,607.13 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 November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tumwater, Washington
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Puget Sound Energy | BUNDLED | 13.45 | 119.66 | 11,509,727.68 | 1,548,441,433 |
Zips with electric coverage in Tumwater, Washington include: 98501, 98502, 98512
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Electricity Production in Thurston County, Washington
Power Plants in Thurston County, Washington
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Skookumchuck Wind FacilityTransAlta (100.00%) | Thurston County | WA | Wind | 414,741 | ||||
Thurston County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 227,526 | |||||
SkookumchuckTransAlta (100.00%) | Thurston County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 4,190 | ||||
North Yelm CDP | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 357 |
Thurston County, Washington Details
Thurston County residents average 1,219.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, which ranks them 2719th worst in the nation in this category. This comes to a total emissions amount of 364,446,282.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions. About 64.12% of electricity in Thurston County comes from production using Wind. Thurston County has 4 electricity plants in the county. This is the 679th highest amount of power plants in a county.
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 are 4 active electricity plants in Thurston County, Washington
Which electricity companies offer service in Thurston County, Washington?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Puget Sound Energy | 56,757 |
2 | Grays Harbor PUD | 284 |
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.