Electricity rates in Olympia, WA
Olympia (55,733 people, Thurston County) is served by 3 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 Olympia
| 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 Grays Harbor County | Public power district | 13.67¢ | $143 | 40K | 1,036 |
| PUD No 3 of Mason County | Public power district | 15.56¢ | $175 | 34K | 419 |
Power outages in Thurston County right now
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Outage history in Thurston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 451 | 895 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,162 (13.6%) | 50,307 (35.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-15 | 2025-10-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (451 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tumwater 19.4¢
- Lacey 19.4¢
- Tanglewilde 19.4¢
- Tanglewilde-Thompson Place 19.4¢
- Tenino 19.4¢
- DuPont 19.4¢
- Longbranch 19.4¢
- Rainier 19.4¢
- Shelton 19.4¢
- North Yelm 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98501, 98502, 98504, 98505, 98506, 98507, 98508, 98512, 98513, 98516, 98599
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Olympia?
Most homes in Olympia 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 Olympia: PUD No 1 of Grays Harbor County (13.67¢), PUD No 3 of Mason County (15.56¢).
What is the average electric bill in Olympia?
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 Olympia, WA?
3 utilities serve Olympia's ZIP codes: Puget Sound Energy, PUD No 1 of Grays Harbor County, PUD No 3 of Mason County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Olympia?
In 2025, customers in Thurston County averaged 14 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-26, when 50,307 customers (35.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.