Electricity rates in Tenino, WA
Tenino (1,749 people, Thurston County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Puget Sound Energy pay about 19.45¢/kWh, 38% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Tenino
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County | Public power district | 10.86¢ | $152 | 30K | 663 |
Power outages in Thurston County right now
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Outage history in Thurston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 451 | 895 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,162 (13.6%) | 50,307 (35.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-15 | 2025-10-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (451 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rainier 19.4¢
- Grand Mound 10.9¢
- Fords Prairie 10.9¢
- Tumwater 19.4¢
- Centralia 19.4¢
- Rochester 19.4¢
- Lacey 19.4¢
- Yelm 19.4¢
- Olympia 19.4¢
- Tanglewilde-Thompson Place 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98589
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Tenino?
Most homes in Tenino get power from Puget Sound Energy, where residential customers pay an average of 19.45¢/kWh including all charges. The Washington average is 14.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Tenino: PUD No 1 of Lewis County (10.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Tenino?
About $168 a month, based on 863 kWh a month (the average for Puget Sound Energy customers) at 19.45¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Tenino, WA?
2 utilities serve Tenino's ZIP codes: Puget Sound Energy, PUD No 1 of Lewis County. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Tenino?
In 2025, customers in Thurston County averaged 14 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-26, when 50,307 customers (35.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.