Electricity rates in Kennewick, WA
Kennewick (78,896 people, Benton County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on PUD No 1 of Benton County pay about 9.83¢/kWh, 30% less than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Kennewick
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | Public power district | 9.83¢ | $118 | 51K | 36 |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.41¢ | $144 | 14K | 304 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 15.38¢ | $179 | 115K | 103 |
| PUD No 1 of Franklin County | Public power district | 10.76¢ | $131 | 28K | 91 |
| 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
- Pasco 10.8¢
- West Pasco 10.8¢
- Highland 15.4¢
- Burbank 15.4¢
- Richland 9.8¢
- West Richland 9.8¢
- Benton City 9.8¢
- Basin City 9.8¢
- Prosser 15.4¢
- Connell 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 99336, 99337, 99338
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kennewick?
Most homes in Kennewick get power from PUD No 1 of Benton County, where residential customers pay an average of 9.83¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Kennewick: Benton Rural Electric Association (10.41¢), PacifiCorp (15.38¢), PUD No 1 of Franklin County (10.76¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kennewick?
About $117 a month, based on 1,195 kWh a month (the average for PUD No 1 of Benton County customers) at 9.83¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Kennewick, WA?
5 utilities serve Kennewick's ZIP codes: PUD No 1 of Benton County, Benton Rural Electric Association, PacifiCorp, PUD No 1 of Franklin County, Columbia Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kennewick?
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.