Electricity rates in Birch Bay, WA
Birch Bay (8,413 people, Whatcom County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Puget Sound Energy pay about 19.45¢/kWh, 38% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Birch Bay
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| City of Blaine | Municipal utility | 10.47¢ | $181 | 3,966 | — |
| City of Sumas | Municipal utility | 8.98¢ | $240 | 1,039 | — |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| PUD No 1 of Whatcom County | Public power district | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Whatcom County right now
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Outage history in Whatcom County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 590 | 402 |
| Days with outages | 89 | 89 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,953 (14%) | 6,129 (10.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-08 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (590 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Blaine 19.4¢
- Ferndale 19.4¢
- Marietta 19.4¢
- Marietta-Alderwood 19.4¢
- Lynden 19.4¢
- Point Roberts 19.4¢
- Bellingham 19.4¢
- Everson 19.4¢
- Nooksack 19.4¢
- Geneva 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98230, 98231
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Birch Bay?
Most homes in Birch Bay 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Birch Bay: City of Blaine (10.47¢), City of Sumas (8.98¢).
What is the average electric bill in Birch Bay?
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 Birch Bay, WA?
5 utilities serve Birch Bay's ZIP codes: Puget Sound Energy, City of Blaine, City of Sumas, Bonneville Power Administration, PUD No 1 of Whatcom County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Birch Bay?
In 2025, customers in Whatcom County averaged 6 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 89 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 6,129 customers (10.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.