Electricity rates in Washington
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Washington paid an average of 14.12¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 9.48¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 11.59¢ and industry 7.07¢. Electricity is regulated, so your utility is set by your address.
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Washington electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +38%.
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Electric utilities in Washington
58 utilities serve homes in Washington. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned | 1.10M | 19.45¢ | $168 | 580 |
| City of Seattle | Municipal | 472K | 15.00¢ | $89 | 158 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | Public power district | 350K | 12.33¢ | $116 | 343 |
| Avista Corp. | Investor-owned | 247K | 14.62¢ | $134 | 200 |
| PUD No 1 of Clark County | Public power district | 223K | 10.65¢ | $105 | 298 |
| City of Tacoma | Municipal | 178K | 11.97¢ | $110 | 172 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned | 115K | 15.38¢ | $179 | 103 |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | Public power district | 51K | 9.83¢ | $118 | 36 |
| PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County | Public power district | 49K | 9.49¢ | $123 | 219 |
| PUD No 2 of Grant County | Public power district | 43K | 6.64¢ | $109 | 84 |
| PUD No 1 of Chelan County | Public power district | 43K | 4.07¢ | $71 | 327 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Electric cooperative | 42K | 10.30¢ | $148 | 536 |
| PUD No 1 of Grays Harbor County | Public power district | 40K | 13.67¢ | $143 | 1,036 |
| Peninsula Light Company | Electric cooperative | 36K | 12.17¢ | $149 | 745 |
| PUD No 3 of Mason County | Public power district | 34K | 15.56¢ | $175 | 419 |
| PUD No 1 of Clallam County | Public power district | 31K | 13.07¢ | $162 | 377 |
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County | Public power district | 30K | 10.86¢ | $152 | 663 |
| PUD No 1 of Franklin County | Public power district | 28K | 10.76¢ | $131 | 91 |
| City of Richland | Municipal | 26K | 10.76¢ | $129 | 39 |
| PUD No 1 of Jefferson County | Public power district | 19K | 14.93¢ | $147 | 774 |
| PUD No 1 of Okanogan County | Public power district | 18K | 11.22¢ | $155 | 132 |
| PUD No 1 of Douglas County | Public power district | 17K | 3.42¢ | $79 | — |
| PUD No 2 of Pacific County | Public power district | 17K | 10.08¢ | $98 | 586 |
| Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co. | Electric cooperative | 16K | 9.35¢ | $117 | — |
| Orcas Power & Light Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14K | 20.47¢ | $193 | 323 |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14K | 10.41¢ | $144 | 304 |
| Vera Irrigation District #15 | Public power district | 12K | 10.33¢ | $113 | — |
| PUD No 1 of Klickitat County | Public power district | 12K | 13.52¢ | $151 | 272 |
| Modern Electric Water Company | Electric cooperative | 9,504 | 8.26¢ | $75 | — |
| City of Port Angeles | Municipal | 9,394 | 11.00¢ | $103 | — |
| PUD No 1 of Pend Oreille County | Public power district | 9,209 | 9.65¢ | $135 | — |
| City of Centralia | Municipal | 9,118 | 10.68¢ | $119 | 143 |
| City of Ellensburg | Municipal | 8,846 | 11.92¢ | $104 | — |
| Lakeview Light & Power | Electric cooperative | 8,341 | 11.71¢ | $125 | — |
| City of Cheney | Municipal | 6,885 | 8.57¢ | $139 | 56 |
| PUD No 1 of Skamania Co. | Public power district | 6,611 | 14.33¢ | $237 | 416 |
| Big Bend Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 6,365 | 10.35¢ | $166 | 449 |
| PUD No 1 of Mason County | Public power district | 5,713 | 15.31¢ | $181 | — |
| Tanner Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 5,535 | 14.22¢ | $230 | — |
| Ohop Mutual Light Company | Electric cooperative | 5,072 | 10.16¢ | $161 | — |
| Parkland Light & Water Company | Electric cooperative | 4,608 | 9.03¢ | $182 | — |
| Columbia Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 4,466 | 16.78¢ | $189 | 200 |
| Okanogan County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 4,307 | 12.00¢ | $162 | 11 |
| PUD No 1 of Kittitas County | Public power district | 4,029 | 13.45¢ | $319 | 621 |
| City of Blaine | Municipal | 3,966 | 10.47¢ | $181 | — |
| Town of Steilacoom | Municipal | 3,888 | 13.56¢ | $103 | — |
| PUD No 1 of Ferry County | Public power district | 3,835 | 10.48¢ | $190 | — |
| City of Milton | Municipal | 3,643 | 12.62¢ | $158 | — |
| PUD No 1 of Wahkiakum County | Public power district | 2,837 | 10.90¢ | $145 | — |
| City of Chewelah | Municipal | 1,373 | 10.77¢ | $137 | — |
| Town of Eatonville | Municipal | 1,304 | 9.82¢ | $167 | — |
| City of McCleary | Municipal | 1,204 | 13.97¢ | $281 | — |
| Clearwater Power Company | Electric cooperative | 1,057 | 12.67¢ | $209 | — |
| City of Sumas | Municipal | 1,039 | 8.98¢ | $240 | — |
| Town of Ruston | Municipal | 640 | 14.44¢ | $212 | — |
| City of Coulee Dam | Municipal | 593 | 7.73¢ | $175 | — |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 93 | 13.04¢ | $272 | — |
| Northern Lights | Electric cooperative | 18 | 13.90¢ | $140 | 1 |
Retail electricity providers in Washington
| Provider | Homes | Supply rate |
|---|---|---|
| BP Energy Company | 0 | — |
| Shell Energy North America (US) | 0 | — |
| Avangrid Power | 0 | — |
| Brookfield Renewable Energy Marketing US | 0 | — |
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
Washington vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $1.98/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $5.33/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 4.4¢ vs. 19¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Seattle) | 1,088 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 6 hr 12 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 11.59¢ |
| Industrial rate | 7.07¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Washington
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $23.29 | $116 | −$32 |
| Central air conditioner | $81.23 | $406 | −$111 |
| Refrigerator | $5.88 | $71 | −$19 |
| Electric car | $52.48 | $630 | −$173 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $9.68 | $116 | −$32 |
| Electric water heater | $52.95 | $635 | −$174 |
| Hot tub | $35.30 | $424 | −$116 |
| TV | $1.76 | $21 | −$6 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $58.45 | $292 | −$80 |
| Heat pump | $144 | $722 | −$198 |
Electricity rates by city in Washington
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Tacoma
- Vancouver
- Bellevue
- Kent
- Everett
- Renton
- Federal Way
- Spokane Valley
- Yakima
- Kirkland
- Bellingham
- Kennewick
- Auburn
- Pasco
- Marysville
- Redmond
- Lakewood
- Olympia
- Shoreline
- Richland
- South Hill
- Sammamish
- Burien
- Lacey
- City of Sammamish
- Bothell
- Edmonds
- Puyallup
- Bremerton
- Lynnwood
- Longview
- Issaquah
- Parkland
- Mount Vernon
- West Lake Sammamish
- Wenatchee
- University Place
- Pullman
- Walla Walla
- Des Moines
- Lake Stevens
- East Hill-Meridian
- SeaTac
- Spanaway
- North Creek
- Maple Valley
- Mercer Island
- Bainbridge Island
- Graham
- Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
- Inglewood-Finn Hill
- Oak Harbor
- Cottage Lake
- Moses Lake
- Kenmore
- Camas
- Mukilteo
- West Lake Stevens
- Mountlake Terrace
- Silver Firs
- Eastmont
- Mill Creek
- Tukwila
- Bonney Lake
- Salmon Creek
- Orchards
- Port Angeles
- Hazel Dell
- Battle Ground
- Silverdale
- Covington
- Tumwater
- Fairwood
- Ellensburg
- Columbia City
- Arlington
- Union Hill-Novelty Hill
- Frederickson
- Five Corners
- Anacortes
- Monroe
- Centralia
- Bothell West
- Sunnyside
- Aberdeen
- Mill Creek East
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway
- Martha Lake
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Washington?
The average residential rate in Washington was 14.12¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 22% below the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 14.71¢, +9.4% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Washington?
About $133 a month. The average Washington home uses 945 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Washington?
Washington ranks 14th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That is near the middle of the pack.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Washington?
No. Washington homes buy electricity from the utility that serves their address: an investor-owned utility, electric cooperative or municipal utility.
Which electric company is cheapest in Washington?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, PUD No 1 of Douglas County has the lowest average rate at 3.42¢/kWh. The highest is Orcas Power & Light Co-op at 20.47¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Washington?
In 2025, the average Washington customer was without power for 6 hr 12 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.4 outages. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 21 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.