Electricity rates in Browns Point, WA
Browns Point (1,198 people, Pierce County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Tacoma pay about 11.97¢/kWh, 15% less than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Browns Point
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Tacoma | Municipal utility | 11.97¢ | $110 | 178K | 172 |
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| Peninsula Light Company | Electric cooperative | 12.17¢ | $149 | 36K | 745 |
Power outages in Pierce County right now
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Outage history in Pierce County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 648 | 1,161 |
| Days with outages | 112 | 100 |
| Most customers out at once | 42,334 (22.2%) | 86,311 (45.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-18 | 2025-10-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (648 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tacoma 12.0¢
- Fife Heights 12.0¢
- Fircrest 12.0¢
- Fife 19.4¢
- Federal Way 19.4¢
- University Place 19.4¢
- Gig Harbor 12.2¢
- Milton 19.4¢
- Wollochet 12.2¢
- Lakeland South 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98401, 98402, 98422
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Browns Point?
Most homes in Browns Point get power from City of Tacoma, where residential customers pay an average of 11.97¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Browns Point: Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢), Peninsula Light Company (12.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in Browns Point?
About $110 a month, based on 919 kWh a month (the average for City of Tacoma customers) at 11.97¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Browns Point, WA?
3 utilities serve Browns Point's ZIP codes: City of Tacoma, Puget Sound Energy, Peninsula Light Company. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Browns Point?
In 2025, customers in Pierce County averaged 19 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 100 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-26, when 86,311 customers (45.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.