Electricity rates in Midland, WA
Midland (8,962 people, Pierce County) is served by 8 electric utilities. Homes on City of Tacoma pay about 11.97¢/kWh, 15% less than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Midland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Tacoma | Municipal utility | 11.97¢ | $110 | 178K | 172 |
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co. | Electric cooperative | 9.35¢ | $117 | 16K | — |
| Peninsula Light Company | Electric cooperative | 12.17¢ | $149 | 36K | 745 |
| PUD No 3 of Mason County | Public power district | 15.56¢ | $175 | 34K | 419 |
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County | Public power district | 10.86¢ | $152 | 30K | 663 |
| Lakeview Light & Power | Electric cooperative | 11.71¢ | $125 | 8,341 | — |
| Tanner Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.22¢ | $230 | 5,535 | — |
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
- Parkland 19.4¢
- Summit 19.4¢
- Waller 12.0¢
- Summit View 19.4¢
- Spanaway 19.4¢
- McChord Air Force Base 19.4¢
- Frederickson 19.4¢
- Lakewood 19.4¢
- Puyallup 19.4¢
- Fife 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98404, 98445, 98447
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Midland?
Most homes in Midland get power from City of Tacoma, where residential customers pay an average of 11.97¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Midland: Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢), Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co. (9.35¢), Peninsula Light Company (12.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in Midland?
About $110 a month, based on 919 kWh a month (the average for City of Tacoma customers) at 11.97¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Midland, WA?
8 utilities serve Midland's ZIP codes: City of Tacoma, Puget Sound Energy, Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co., Peninsula Light Company, PUD No 3 of Mason County, PUD No 1 of Lewis County, Lakeview Light & Power, Tanner Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Midland?
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.