Electricity rates in Cle Elum, WA
Cle Elum (1,901 people, Kittitas County) is served by 4 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 Cle Elum
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 15.38¢ | $179 | 115K | 103 |
| PUD No 1 of Chelan County | Public power district | 4.07¢ | $71 | 43K | 327 |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.41¢ | $144 | 14K | 304 |
Power outages in Kittitas County right now
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Outage history in Kittitas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 691 | 681 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,531 (40.5%) | 6,665 (31.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-25 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (691 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ellensburg 19.4¢
- Kittitas 19.4¢
- Leavenworth 19.4¢
- Cashmere 19.4¢
- West Wenatchee 4.1¢
- South Wenatchee 4.1¢
- Wenatchee 4.1¢
- East Wenatchee 4.1¢
- Sunnyslope 4.1¢
- East Wenatchee Bench 4.1¢
ZIP codes: 98922
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cle Elum?
Most homes in Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum: PacifiCorp (15.38¢), PUD No 1 of Chelan County (4.07¢), Benton Rural Electric Association (10.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cle Elum?
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 Cle Elum, WA?
4 utilities serve Cle Elum's ZIP codes: Puget Sound Energy, PacifiCorp, PUD No 1 of Chelan County, Benton Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cle Elum?
In 2025, customers in Kittitas County averaged 11 hr 21 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 6,665 customers (31.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.