Electricity rates in Fife Heights, WA
Fife Heights (2,137 people, Pierce County) is served by 2 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 Fife Heights
| 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 |
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
- Fife 19.4¢
- Milton 19.4¢
- Edgewood 19.4¢
- Lakeland South 19.4¢
- Waller 12.0¢
- Pacific 19.4¢
- Algona 19.4¢
- Federal Way 19.4¢
- Tacoma 12.0¢
- North Puyallup 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98354, 98421, 98424
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fife Heights?
Most homes in Fife Heights 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 Fife Heights: Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fife Heights?
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 Fife Heights, WA?
2 utilities serve Fife Heights's ZIP codes: City of Tacoma, Puget Sound Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fife Heights?
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.