Electricity rates in Othello, WA
Othello (7,809 people, Adams County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Avista Corp. pay about 14.62¢/kWh, 4% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Othello
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avista Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $134 | 247K | 200 |
| PUD No 2 of Grant County | Public power district | 6.64¢ | $109 | 43K | 84 |
| PUD No 1 of Franklin County | Public power district | 10.76¢ | $131 | 28K | 91 |
| Big Bend Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.35¢ | $166 | 6,365 | 449 |
Power outages in Adams County right now
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Outage history in Adams County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 48 | 96 |
| Days with outages | 8 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 228 (1.5%) | 1,300 (8.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-21 | 2025-03-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (48 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Warden 14.6¢
- Basin City 9.8¢
- Connell 14.6¢
- Moses Lake 6.6¢
- Royal City 14.6¢
- Cascade Valley 6.6¢
- Moses Lake North 6.6¢
- Mattawa 14.6¢
- West Richland 9.8¢
- Richland 9.8¢
ZIP codes: 99344
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Othello?
Most homes in Othello 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 Othello: PUD No 2 of Grant County (6.64¢), PUD No 1 of Franklin County (10.76¢), Big Bend Electric Co-op (10.35¢).
What is the average electric bill in Othello?
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 Othello, WA?
4 utilities serve Othello's ZIP codes: Avista Corp., PUD No 2 of Grant County, PUD No 1 of Franklin County, Big Bend Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Othello?
In 2025, customers in Adams County averaged 96 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-23, when 1,300 customers (8.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.