Electricity rates in Ahtanum, WA
Ahtanum (3,601 people, Yakima County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 15.38¢/kWh, 9% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Ahtanum
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 15.38¢ | $179 | 115K | 103 |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.41¢ | $144 | 14K | 304 |
Power outages in Yakima County right now
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Outage history in Yakima County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 236 | 207 |
| Days with outages | 70 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 37,233 (30.9%) | 4,329 (3.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-31 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (236 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Valley 15.4¢
- Yakima 15.4¢
- Gleed 15.4¢
- Union Gap 15.4¢
- Selah 19.4¢
- Terrace Heights 15.4¢
- Tieton 15.4¢
- Wapato 15.4¢
- Toppenish 15.4¢
- Zillah 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 98904, 98907
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ahtanum?
Most homes in Ahtanum get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 15.38¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ahtanum: Benton Rural Electric Association (10.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ahtanum?
About $179 a month, based on 1,164 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 15.38¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ahtanum, WA?
2 utilities serve Ahtanum's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Benton Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ahtanum?
In 2025, customers in Yakima County averaged 3 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 4,329 customers (3.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.