Electricity rates in Ritzville, WA
Ritzville (1,665 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 Ritzville
| 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 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Electric cooperative | 10.30¢ | $148 | 42K | 536 |
| 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¢
- Davenport 14.6¢
- Connell 14.6¢
- Moses Lake 6.6¢
- Othello 14.6¢
- Moses Lake North 6.6¢
- Cascade Valley 6.6¢
- Medical Lake 14.6¢
- Cheney 14.6¢
- Fairchild Air Force Base 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 99169
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ritzville?
Most homes in Ritzville 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 Ritzville: PUD No 2 of Grant County (6.64¢), Inland Power & Light Company (10.30¢), Big Bend Electric Co-op (10.35¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ritzville?
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 Ritzville, WA?
4 utilities serve Ritzville's ZIP codes: Avista Corp., PUD No 2 of Grant County, Inland Power & Light Company, Big Bend Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ritzville?
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.