Electricity rates in Highland, WA
Highland (3,197 people, Benton County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 15.38¢/kWh, 9% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Highland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 15.38¢ | $179 | 115K | 103 |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | Public power district | 9.83¢ | $118 | 51K | 36 |
| PUD No 1 of Franklin County | Public power district | 10.76¢ | $131 | 28K | 91 |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.41¢ | $144 | 14K | 304 |
| Columbia Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.78¢ | $189 | 4,466 | 200 |
Power outages in Benton County right now
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Outage history in Benton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 50 | 58 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 15 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,820 (7.2%) | 2,548 (3.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-03 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (50 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kennewick 9.8¢
- Burbank 15.4¢
- Pasco 10.8¢
- West Pasco 10.8¢
- Richland 9.8¢
- West Richland 9.8¢
- Benton City 9.8¢
- Prosser 15.4¢
- Basin City 9.8¢
- Garrett 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 99337
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Highland?
Most homes in Highland get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 15.38¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Highland: PUD No 1 of Benton County (9.83¢), PUD No 1 of Franklin County (10.76¢), Benton Rural Electric Association (10.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Highland?
About $179 a month, based on 1,164 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 15.38¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Highland, WA?
5 utilities serve Highland's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, PUD No 1 of Benton County, PUD No 1 of Franklin County, Benton Rural Electric Association, Columbia Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Highland?
In 2025, customers in Benton County averaged 58 min without power. Outages hit 15 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 2,548 customers (3.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.