Electricity rates in Spokane, WA
Spokane (229,447 people, Spokane County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Modern Electric Water Company pay about 8.26¢/kWh, 42% less than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Spokane
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Electric Water Company | Electric cooperative | 8.26¢ | $75 | 9,504 | — |
| Avista Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 14.62¢ | $134 | 247K | 200 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | Electric cooperative | 10.30¢ | $148 | 42K | 536 |
| Vera Irrigation District #15 | Public power district | 10.33¢ | $113 | 12K | — |
Power outages in Spokane County right now
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Outage history in Spokane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 164 | 186 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 25,644 (11.8%) | 27,258 (12.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-26 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (164 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Town and Country 14.6¢
- Country Homes 14.6¢
- Millwood 14.6¢
- Airway Heights 14.6¢
- Mead 14.6¢
- Spokane Valley 14.6¢
- Fairchild Air Force Base 14.6¢
- Medical Lake 14.6¢
- Cheney 14.6¢
- Liberty Lake 14.6¢
ZIP codes: 99201, 99202, 99203, 99204, 99205, 99206, 99207, 99208, 99209, 99210, 99211, 99212, 99213, 99214, 99215, 99216, 99217, 99218, 99219, 99220, 99223, 99224, 99228, 99251, 99252, 99256, 99258, 99260
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Spokane?
Most homes in Spokane get power from Modern Electric Water Company, where residential customers pay an average of 8.26¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Spokane: Avista Corp. (14.62¢), Inland Power & Light Company (10.30¢), Vera Irrigation District #15 (10.33¢).
What is the average electric bill in Spokane?
About $75 a month, based on 910 kWh a month (the average for Modern Electric Water Company customers) at 8.26¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Spokane, WA?
4 utilities serve Spokane's ZIP codes: Modern Electric Water Company, Avista Corp., Inland Power & Light Company, Vera Irrigation District #15. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Spokane?
In 2025, customers in Spokane County averaged 3 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 27,258 customers (12.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.