Electricity rates in Ames Lake, WA
Ames Lake (1,486 people, King County) is served by Puget Sound Energy. Homes on Puget Sound Energy pay about 19.45¢/kWh, 38% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Ames Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
Power outages in King County right now
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Outage history in King County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,648 | 367 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 518,386 (53.8%) | 122,136 (12.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-20 | 2025-10-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,648 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Carnation 19.4¢
- City of Sammamish 19.4¢
- Union Hill-Novelty Hill 19.4¢
- Klahanie 19.4¢
- Lake Marcel-Stillwater 19.4¢
- Sammamish 19.4¢
- Fall City 19.4¢
- West Lake Sammamish 19.4¢
- Duvall 19.4¢
- Issaquah 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98014, 98053, 98074
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ames Lake?
Most homes in Ames Lake get power from Puget Sound Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 19.45¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ames Lake?
About $168 a month, based on 863 kWh a month (the average for Puget Sound Energy customers) at 19.45¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ames Lake, WA?
Puget Sound Energy serves Ames Lake.
How often does the power go out in Ames Lake?
In 2025, customers in King County averaged 6 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-26, when 122,136 customers (12.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.