Electricity rates in Fords Prairie, WA
Fords Prairie (1,959 people, Lewis County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on PUD No 1 of Lewis County pay about 10.86¢/kWh, 23% less than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Fords Prairie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County | Public power district | 10.86¢ | $152 | 30K | 663 |
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| City of Centralia | Municipal utility | 10.68¢ | $119 | 9,118 | 143 |
Power outages in Lewis County right now
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Outage history in Lewis County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 439 | 426 |
| Days with outages | 76 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,153 (20.7%) | 15,687 (29.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (439 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 98531, 98544
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fords Prairie?
Most homes in Fords Prairie get power from PUD No 1 of Lewis County, where residential customers pay an average of 10.86¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fords Prairie: Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢), City of Centralia (10.68¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fords Prairie?
About $151 a month, based on 1,395 kWh a month (the average for PUD No 1 of Lewis County customers) at 10.86¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fords Prairie, WA?
3 utilities serve Fords Prairie's ZIP codes: PUD No 1 of Lewis County, Puget Sound Energy, City of Centralia. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fords Prairie?
In 2025, customers in Lewis County averaged 7 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 15,687 customers (29.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.