Electricity rates in Gold Bar, WA
Gold Bar (2,112 people, Snohomish County) is served by 3 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 Gold Bar
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | Public power district | 12.33¢ | $116 | 350K | 343 |
| PUD No 1 of Chelan County | Public power district | 4.07¢ | $71 | 43K | 327 |
Power outages in Snohomish County right now
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Outage history in Snohomish County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 394 | 134 |
| Days with outages | 31 | 19 |
| Most customers out at once | 108,734 (17%) | 53,684 (8.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-20 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (394 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sultan 12.3¢
- Woods Creek 19.4¢
- Monroe 19.4¢
- Monroe North 19.4¢
- Lake Marcel-Stillwater 19.4¢
- Duvall 19.4¢
- Three Lakes 19.4¢
- Carnation 19.4¢
- Machias 12.3¢
- Cathcart 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 98251
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gold Bar?
Most homes in Gold Bar 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 Gold Bar: PUD No 1 of Snohomish County (12.33¢), PUD No 1 of Chelan County (4.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Gold Bar?
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 Gold Bar, WA?
3 utilities serve Gold Bar's ZIP codes: Puget Sound Energy, PUD No 1 of Snohomish County, PUD No 1 of Chelan County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Gold Bar?
In 2025, customers in Snohomish County averaged 2 hr 14 min without power. Outages hit 19 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 53,684 customers (8.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.