Electricity rates in Key Center, WA
Key Center (3,692 people, Pierce County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Peninsula Light Company pay about 12.17¢/kWh, 14% less than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Key Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Light Company | Electric cooperative | 12.17¢ | $149 | 36K | 745 |
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| PUD No 3 of Mason County | Public power district | 15.56¢ | $175 | 34K | 419 |
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
- Rosedale 12.2¢
- Home 12.2¢
- Allyn 19.4¢
- Wauna 12.2¢
- Artondale 12.2¢
- Purdy 19.4¢
- Burley 19.4¢
- Canterwood 12.2¢
- Gig Harbor 12.2¢
- Fox Island 12.2¢
ZIP codes: 98329, 98349, 98394
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Key Center?
Most homes in Key Center get power from Peninsula Light Company, where residential customers pay an average of 12.17¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Key Center: Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢), PUD No 3 of Mason County (15.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Key Center?
About $149 a month, based on 1,224 kWh a month (the average for Peninsula Light Company customers) at 12.17¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Key Center, WA?
3 utilities serve Key Center's ZIP codes: Peninsula Light Company, Puget Sound Energy, PUD No 3 of Mason County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Key Center?
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.