Electricity rates in Basin City, WA
Basin City (1,092 people, Franklin County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on PUD No 1 of Benton County pay about 9.83¢/kWh, 30% less than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Basin City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | Public power district | 9.83¢ | $118 | 51K | 36 |
| PUD No 2 of Grant County | Public power district | 6.64¢ | $109 | 43K | 84 |
| PUD No 1 of Franklin County | Public power district | 10.76¢ | $131 | 28K | 91 |
| Big Bend Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.35¢ | $166 | 6,365 | 449 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2 | 2 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 43 (0.1%) | 40 (0.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-06 | 2025-06-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Connell 14.6¢
- Othello 14.6¢
- Richland 9.8¢
- West Richland 9.8¢
- West Pasco 10.8¢
- Pasco 10.8¢
- Warden 14.6¢
- Kennewick 9.8¢
- Benton City 9.8¢
- Burbank 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 99343
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Basin City?
Most homes in Basin City get power from PUD No 1 of Benton County, where residential customers pay an average of 9.83¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Basin City: PUD No 2 of Grant County (6.64¢), PUD No 1 of Franklin County (10.76¢), Big Bend Electric Co-op (10.35¢).
What is the average electric bill in Basin City?
About $117 a month, based on 1,195 kWh a month (the average for PUD No 1 of Benton County customers) at 9.83¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Basin City, WA?
4 utilities serve Basin City's ZIP codes: PUD No 1 of Benton County, PUD No 2 of Grant County, PUD No 1 of Franklin County, Big Bend Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Basin City?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 2 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-04, when 40 customers (0.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.