Electricity rates in Seattle, WA
Seattle (780,995 people, King County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City of Seattle pay about 15.00¢/kWh, 6% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Seattle
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seattle | Municipal utility | 15.00¢ | $89 | 472K | 158 |
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | Public power district | 12.33¢ | $116 | 350K | 343 |
Power outages in King County right now
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Outage history in King County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,648 | 367 |
| Days with outages | 71 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 518,386 (53.8%) | 122,136 (12.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-20 | 2025-10-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,648 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Columbia City 15.0¢
- Medina 19.4¢
- Clyde Hill 19.4¢
- Mercer Island 19.4¢
- Yarrow Point 19.4¢
- Bellevue 19.4¢
- White Center 19.4¢
- Boulevard Park 19.4¢
- Newport 14.6¢
- Kirkland 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98108, 98109, 98111, 98112, 98113, 98114, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98124, 98125, 98126, 98127, 98129, 98131, 98133, 98134, 98136, 98138, 98139, 98141, 98144, 98145, 98146, 98148, 98154, 98155, 98158, 98160
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Seattle?
Most homes in Seattle get power from City of Seattle, where residential customers pay an average of 15.00¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Seattle: Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢), PUD No 1 of Snohomish County (12.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Seattle?
About $89 a month, based on 594 kWh a month (the average for City of Seattle customers) at 15.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Seattle, WA?
3 utilities serve Seattle's ZIP codes: City of Seattle, Puget Sound Energy, PUD No 1 of Snohomish County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Seattle?
In 2025, customers in King County averaged 6 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-26, when 122,136 customers (12.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.