Electricity rates in Shoreline, WA
Shoreline (55,439 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 Shoreline
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seattle | Municipal utility | 15.00¢ | $89 | 472K | 158 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | Public power district | 12.33¢ | $116 | 350K | 343 |
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
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
- Esperance 15.0¢
- Mountlake Terrace 15.0¢
- Lake Forest Park 15.0¢
- Woodway 15.0¢
- Brier 15.0¢
- Edmonds 15.0¢
- Kenmore 19.4¢
- Lynnwood 12.3¢
- Alderwood Manor 12.3¢
- Inglewood-Finn Hill 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98133, 98155, 98177
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shoreline?
Most homes in Shoreline 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 Shoreline: PUD No 1 of Snohomish County (12.33¢), Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shoreline?
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 Shoreline, WA?
3 utilities serve Shoreline's ZIP codes: City of Seattle, PUD No 1 of Snohomish County, Puget Sound Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shoreline?
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.