Electricity rates in Pasco, WA
Pasco (69,451 people, Franklin County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on PUD No 1 of Franklin County pay about 10.76¢/kWh, 24% less than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Pasco
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Franklin County | Public power district | 10.76¢ | $131 | 28K | 91 |
| Avista Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $134 | 247K | 200 |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | Public power district | 9.83¢ | $118 | 51K | 36 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Electric cooperative | 10.30¢ | $148 | 42K | 536 |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.41¢ | $144 | 14K | 304 |
| Big Bend Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.35¢ | $166 | 6,365 | 449 |
| Columbia Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 16.78¢ | $189 | 4,466 | 200 |
Power outages in Franklin County right now
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Outage history in Franklin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2 | 2 |
| Days with outages | 0 | 0 |
| Most customers out at once | 43 (0.1%) | 40 (0.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-06 | 2025-06-04 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (2 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kennewick 9.8¢
- West Pasco 10.8¢
- Burbank 15.4¢
- Highland 15.4¢
- Richland 9.8¢
- West Richland 9.8¢
- Benton City 9.8¢
- Basin City 9.8¢
- Connell 14.6¢
- Prosser 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 99301, 99302
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pasco?
Most homes in Pasco get power from PUD No 1 of Franklin County, where residential customers pay an average of 10.76¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Pasco: Avista Corp. (14.62¢), PUD No 1 of Benton County (9.83¢), Inland Power & Light Company (10.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pasco?
About $131 a month, based on 1,214 kWh a month (the average for PUD No 1 of Franklin County customers) at 10.76¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Pasco, WA?
7 utilities serve Pasco's ZIP codes: PUD No 1 of Franklin County, Avista Corp., PUD No 1 of Benton County, Inland Power & Light Company, Benton Rural Electric Association, Big Bend Electric Co-op, Columbia Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pasco?
In 2025, customers in Franklin County averaged 2 min without power. Outages hit 0 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-04, when 40 customers (0.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.