Electricity rates in Mead, WA
Mead (7,275 people, Spokane County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Avista Corp. pay about 14.62¢/kWh, 4% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Mead
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $134 | 247K | 200 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Electric cooperative | 10.30¢ | $148 | 42K | 536 |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 13.04¢ | $272 | 93 | — |
Power outages in Spokane County right now
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Outage history in Spokane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 164 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,644 (11.8%) | 27,258 (12.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-26 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (164 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Country Homes 14.6¢
- Town and Country 14.6¢
- Millwood 14.6¢
- Spokane 8.3¢
- Spokane Valley 14.6¢
- Liberty Lake 14.6¢
- Otis Orchards-East Farms 14.6¢
- Airway Heights 14.6¢
- Deer Park 14.6¢
- Fairchild Air Force Base 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 99021
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mead?
Most homes in Mead get power from Avista Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 14.62¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Mead: Inland Power & Light Company (10.30¢), Kootenai Electric Cooperative (13.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mead?
About $134 a month, based on 916 kWh a month (the average for Avista Corp. customers) at 14.62¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mead, WA?
3 utilities serve Mead's ZIP codes: Avista Corp., Inland Power & Light Company, Kootenai Electric Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mead?
In 2025, customers in Spokane County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 27,258 customers (12.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.