Electricity rates in Mount Vernon, WA
Mount Vernon (34,053 people, Skagit County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Puget Sound Energy pay about 19.45¢/kWh, 38% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Mount Vernon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | Public power district | 12.33¢ | $116 | 350K | 343 |
Power outages in Skagit County right now
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Outage history in Skagit County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 599 | 615 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,206 (11.6%) | 14,649 (23.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-19 | 2025-10-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (599 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Burlington 19.4¢
- Big Lake 19.4¢
- Clear Lake 19.4¢
- Sedro-Woolley 19.4¢
- Stanwood 19.4¢
- Anacortes 19.4¢
- Bryant 19.4¢
- Ault Field 19.4¢
- Oak Harbor 19.4¢
- Warm Beach 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98273, 98274
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Mount Vernon?
Most homes in Mount Vernon get power from Puget Sound Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 19.45¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Mount Vernon: PUD No 1 of Snohomish County (12.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Mount Vernon?
About $168 a month, based on 863 kWh a month (the average for Puget Sound Energy customers) at 19.45¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Mount Vernon, WA?
2 utilities serve Mount Vernon's ZIP codes: Puget Sound Energy, PUD No 1 of Snohomish County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Mount Vernon?
In 2025, customers in Skagit County averaged 10 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-25, when 14,649 customers (23.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.