Yakima County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Yakima County, Washington Electricity Overview
With total production of 109,377 megawatt hours, Yakima County is the 1355th highest generator of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties.
Yakima County's ability to generate 109,377 megawatts of electricity through the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 240th highest hydroelectric energy producing county out of 3230 counties in the country.
Yakima County is ranked as the 8th highest consuming county out of 39 counties in the state with 2,938,307.22 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers who live there.
The usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production has dropped by 1.09% in the county over the course of the last 12 months.
The US national average residential rate per kilowatt hour is 16.01 cents, while residents of Yakima County enjoy an average rate that is 38.14% below that at 9.90 cents per kilowatt hour.
Yakima County is 29th in the state rankings for total megawatt hours generated from renewable energy, with 109,377 megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel types.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,938,307 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.43 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
109,377 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
109,377 MWh
Production per Capita
0.43 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
372,347,081 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,448.82 kg
Recent Energy News in Yakima
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Yakima, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 2,338 positions to 3,082nd, from last year's value of 5,420th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank increased by 438 positions to 537th, from last month's value of 975th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 194 positions to 537th, from last year's value of 343rd
- In Yakima, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 496 positions to 3,082nd, from last month's value of 2,586th
- In Yakima, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 161 positions to 99th, from last year's value of 260th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 19 positions to 78th, from last month's value of 97th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 9.47% to 10.56 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 9.65 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the residential electricity rate decreased by 11.14% to 10.47 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.78 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the residential electricity rate decreased by 3.14% to 10.47 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.81 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate decreased by 1.03% to 10.56 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 10.67 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 2 positions to 99th, from last month's value of 101st
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 2,173 positions to 19,246th, from last year's value of 17,073rd
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 1,265 positions to 20,229th, from last year's value of 21,494th
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity bill national rank increased by 1,300 positions to 20,229th, from last month's value of 21,529th
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 250 positions to 173rd, from last year's value of 423rd
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 162 positions to 173rd, from last month's value of 335th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 5.22% to $734.89, from last year's value of $698.42
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 4.68% to $792.03, from last year's value of $830.88
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 335th, from last year's value of 334th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1 position to 19,246th, from last month's value of 19,245th
- In Yakima, the commercial electricity bill increased by 1.12% to $792.03, from last month's value of $783.28
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill decreased by 0.44% to $734.89, from last month's value of $738.13
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 8,150 positions to 15,643rd, from last year's value of 7,493rd
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate national rank increased by 2,910 positions to 13,918th, from last month's value of 16,828th
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 1,480 positions to 13,918th, from last year's value of 12,438th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 206 positions to 15,643rd, from last month's value of 15,437th
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 13.46% to 8.56 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.55 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate decreased by 12.31% to 8.15 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.29 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 10 positions to 252nd, from last month's value of 262nd
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 2 positions to 253rd, from last year's value of 251st
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate increased by 2.56% to 8.15 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 7.94 ¢ / kWh
- In Yakima, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 1 position to 252nd, from last year's value of 251st
- In Yakima, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 0.2% to 8.56 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 8.55 ¢ / kWh
Yakima Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024
10.47¢ per kWh
- 3.14% lower than last month
- 11.14% lower than January last year
- 12.73% lower than the Washington average
- 32.94% lower than the US average
- 99th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 161 since January last year
- 3,082nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 496 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,338 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
10.56¢ per kWh
- 1.03% lower than last month
- 9.47% higher than January last year
- 9.3% lower than the Washington average
- 37.79% lower than the US average
- 78th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has increased by 19 since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 537th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 438 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 194 since January last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$209.37 per month
- 27.46% higher than last month
- 0.51% higher than January last year
- 26.67% higher than the Washington average
- 38.69% higher than the US average
- 429th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 23,884th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,147 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,229 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$127.34 per month
- 0.07% higher than last month
- 3.16% higher than January last year
- 15.15% higher than the Washington average
- 4.01% lower than the US average
- 429th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 11,694th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 503 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,191 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
9.82¢ per kWh
- 0.03% higher than last month
- 7.1% lower than January last year
- 14.86% lower than the Washington average
- 26.41% lower than the US average
- 161st in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since January last year
- 6,317th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 811 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 378 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
10.05¢ per kWh
- 0.62% lower than last month
- 7.22% higher than January last year
- 9.25% lower than the Washington average
- 29.05% lower than the US average
- 143rd in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 4,596th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 57 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,600 since January last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$792.03 per month
- 1.12% higher than last month
- 4.68% lower than January last year
- 6.93% higher than the Washington average
- 51.4% lower than the US average
- 173rd in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has increased by 162 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 250 since January last year
- 20,229th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,300 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,265 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$734.89 per month
- 0.44% lower than last month
- 5.22% higher than January last year
- 17.65% higher than the Washington average
- 55.1% lower than the US average
- 335th in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 19,246th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,173 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024
8.15¢ per kWh
- 12.31% lower than last month
- 2.56% higher than January last year
- 14.2% lower than the Washington average
- 17.1% lower than the US average
- 252nd in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
- 13,918th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,910 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,480 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
8.56¢ per kWh
- 0.2% higher than last month
- 13.46% higher than January last year
- 4.8% lower than the Washington average
- 16.23% lower than the US average
- 253rd in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
- 15,643rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 206 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,150 since January last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024
$982.61 per month
- 2.24% lower than last month
- 7.63% higher than January last year
- 95.64% lower than the Washington average
- 97.09% lower than the US average
- 41st in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 1,597th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 355 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 732 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$949.19 per month
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 8.52% lower than January last year
- 96.32% lower than the Washington average
- 97.23% lower than the US average
- 41st in the state out of 430 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 561st in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8 since January last year
Yakima, WA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Yakima is about 10.56 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Washington and the nationwide average prices of 11.05 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.
Emissions in Yakima average 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 232nd worst polluting city out of 645 cities in Washington based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 145,994,316.45 kilograms, which is the 14th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Yakima have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Yakima
Yakima residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Yakima, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.56 | 127.37 | 1,645,982.33 | 173,866,778 |
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Sunnyside, WA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Sunnyside is about 9.61 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Washington and the nationwide average prices of 11.05 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.
Emissions in Sunnyside average 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 22nd worst polluting city out of 645 cities in Washington based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 24,593,474.48 kilograms, which is the 85th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Sunnyside have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sunnyside
Sunnyside residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sunnyside, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Rural Electric Association | BUNDLED | 8.67 | 135.41 | 238,963 | 20,708,100 | |
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.56 | 127.37 | 1,645,982.33 | 173,866,778 |
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Grandview, WA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Grandview is about 10.56 cents per kilowatt hour. Fortunately for the citizens, this rate is lower than both the Washington and the nationwide average prices of 11.05 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.
Emissions in Grandview average 1,504.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 232nd worst polluting city out of 645 cities in Washington based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 16,393,643.21 kilograms, which is the 116th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Grandview have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grandview
Grandview residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Grandview, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.56 | 127.37 | 1,645,982.33 | 173,866,778 |
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Electricity Production in Yakima County, Washington
Power Plants in Yakima County, Washington
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tieton Dam Hydro Electric ProjectSouthern California Public Power Authority (100.00%) | Yakima County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 53,780 | ||||
| Terrace Heights CDP | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 50,444 | |||||
CowicheYakima-Tieton Irrigation Dist (100.00%) | Yakima County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,823 | ||||
Orchard Avenue 1Yakima-Tieton Irrigation Dist (100.00%) | Summitview CDP | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,330 |
Yakima County, Washington Details
Emissions in Yakima County average 1,448.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2692nd worst polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 372,347,081.35 kilograms, which is the 12th worst total amount of pollution for any county in the state. The county has 4 electricity generation plants, which is 12th highest in the state. Yakima County's fuel of choice is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Yakima County:
- Grandview, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Granger, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Harrah, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Mabton, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 51.03%
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 48.97%
- Moxee, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Naches, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Selah, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Sunnyside, Washington:
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 50.00%
- PacifiCorp: 50.00%
- Tieton, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 52.66%
- Benton Rural Electric Association: 47.34%
- Toppenish, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Union Gap, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Wapato, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Yakima, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Zillah, Washington:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Yakima County, Washington?
Yakima County, Washington has 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Yakima County, Washington?
The largest electricity company in Yakima County, Washington by megawatt hours sold is PacifiCorp.
What electricity companies offer service in Yakima County, Washington?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PacifiCorp | 86,333 |
| 2 | Benton Rural Electric Association | 7,538 |
How many electric companies offer service in Yakima County, Washington?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Yakima County, Washington.
