Electricity rates in Lake Forest Park, WA
Lake Forest Park (13,243 people, King County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Seattle pay about 15.00¢/kWh, 6% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Lake Forest Park
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seattle | Municipal utility | 15.00¢ | $89 | 472K | 158 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | Public power district | 12.33¢ | $116 | 350K | 343 |
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
Power outages in King County right now
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Outage history in King County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,648 | 367 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 518,386 (53.8%) | 122,136 (12.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-20 | 2025-10-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,648 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kenmore 19.4¢
- Brier 15.0¢
- Mountlake Terrace 15.0¢
- Shoreline 15.0¢
- Inglewood-Finn Hill 19.4¢
- Bothell 19.4¢
- Alderwood Manor 12.3¢
- Bothell West 12.3¢
- Esperance 15.0¢
- Lynnwood 12.3¢
ZIP codes: 98028, 98036, 98155
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake Forest Park?
Most homes in Lake Forest Park get power from City of Seattle, where residential customers pay an average of 15.00¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lake Forest Park: PUD No 1 of Snohomish County (12.33¢), Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lake Forest Park?
About $89 a month, based on 594 kWh a month (the average for City of Seattle customers) at 15.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lake Forest Park, WA?
3 utilities serve Lake Forest Park's ZIP codes: City of Seattle, PUD No 1 of Snohomish County, Puget Sound Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lake Forest Park?
In 2025, customers in King County averaged 6 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-26, when 122,136 customers (12.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.