Electricity rates in Sunnyside, WA
Sunnyside (16,325 people, Yakima County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 15.38¢/kWh, 9% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Sunnyside
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 15.38¢ | $179 | 115K | 103 |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | Public power district | 9.83¢ | $118 | 51K | 36 |
| PUD No 2 of Grant County | Public power district | 6.64¢ | $109 | 43K | 84 |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.41¢ | $144 | 14K | 304 |
Power outages in Yakima County right now
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Outage history in Yakima County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 236 | 207 |
| Days with outages | 70 | 64 |
| Most customers out at once | 37,233 (30.9%) | 4,329 (3.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-31 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (236 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Grandview 15.4¢
- Mabton 15.4¢
- Granger 15.4¢
- Zillah 15.4¢
- Prosser 15.4¢
- Toppenish 15.4¢
- Wapato 15.4¢
- Benton City 9.8¢
- Union Gap 15.4¢
- Terrace Heights 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 98944
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sunnyside?
Most homes in Sunnyside get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 15.38¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Sunnyside: PUD No 1 of Benton County (9.83¢), PUD No 2 of Grant County (6.64¢), Benton Rural Electric Association (10.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sunnyside?
About $179 a month, based on 1,164 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 15.38¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sunnyside, WA?
4 utilities serve Sunnyside's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, PUD No 1 of Benton County, PUD No 2 of Grant County, Benton Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sunnyside?
In 2025, customers in Yakima County averaged 3 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 64 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 4,329 customers (3.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.