Electricity rates in Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend (9,335 people, Jefferson 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 Port Townsend
| 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 Clallam County | Public power district | 13.07¢ | $162 | 31K | 377 |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 410 | 543 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,869 (17.8%) | 17,647 (64.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-26 | 2025-05-27 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (410 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Port Hadlock-Irondale 19.4¢
- Coupeville 19.4¢
- Camano 12.3¢
- Freeland 19.4¢
- Oak Harbor 19.4¢
- Port Ludlow 19.4¢
- Ault Field 19.4¢
- Sequim 19.4¢
- Hansville 19.4¢
- Langley 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98368
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Port Townsend?
Most homes in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend: PUD No 1 of Clallam County (13.07¢).
What is the average electric bill in Port Townsend?
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 Port Townsend, WA?
2 utilities serve Port Townsend's ZIP codes: Puget Sound Energy, PUD No 1 of Clallam County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Port Townsend?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 9 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-27, when 17,647 customers (64.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.