Electricity rates in Ellensburg, WA
Ellensburg (19,001 people, Kittitas County) is served by 7 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 Ellensburg
| 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 2 of Grant County | Public power district | 6.64¢ | $109 | 43K | 84 |
| PUD No 1 of Chelan County | Public power district | 4.07¢ | $71 | 43K | 327 |
| PUD No 1 of Douglas County | Public power district | 3.42¢ | $79 | 17K | — |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.41¢ | $144 | 14K | 304 |
| City of Ellensburg | Municipal utility | 11.92¢ | $104 | 8,846 | — |
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
- Kittitas 19.4¢
- Tieton 15.4¢
- Cle Elum 19.4¢
- Gleed 15.4¢
- Selah 19.4¢
- Yakima 15.4¢
- Terrace Heights 15.4¢
- West Valley 15.4¢
- South Wenatchee 4.1¢
- Ahtanum 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 98926
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ellensburg?
Most homes in Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg: PacifiCorp (15.38¢), PUD No 2 of Grant County (6.64¢), PUD No 1 of Chelan County (4.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ellensburg?
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 Ellensburg, WA?
7 utilities serve Ellensburg's ZIP codes: Puget Sound Energy, PacifiCorp, PUD No 2 of Grant County, PUD No 1 of Chelan County, PUD No 1 of Douglas County, Benton Rural Electric Association, City of Ellensburg. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ellensburg?
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.