Electricity rates in Columbia City, WA
Columbia City (19,000 people, King County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on City of Seattle pay about 15.00¢/kWh, 6% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Columbia City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seattle | Municipal utility | 15.00¢ | $89 | 472K | 158 |
| 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
- Mercer Island 19.4¢
- Seattle 15.0¢
- Boulevard Park 19.4¢
- Newport 14.6¢
- Medina 19.4¢
- Bellevue 19.4¢
- White Center 19.4¢
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway 19.4¢
- Clyde Hill 19.4¢
- Riverton 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98040, 98118, 98144
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbia City?
Most homes in Columbia City get power from City of Seattle, where residential customers pay an average of 15.00¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Columbia City: Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbia City?
About $89 a month, based on 594 kWh a month (the average for City of Seattle customers) at 15.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Columbia City, WA?
2 utilities serve Columbia City's ZIP codes: City of Seattle, Puget Sound Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbia City?
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.