Electricity rates in Union Gap, WA
Union Gap (6,037 people, Yakima County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 15.38¢/kWh, 9% more than the Washington average.
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Electric companies serving Union Gap
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 15.38¢ | $179 | 115K | 103 |
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| 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
- Yakima 15.4¢
- Terrace Heights 15.4¢
- West Valley 15.4¢
- Ahtanum 15.4¢
- Selah 19.4¢
- Wapato 15.4¢
- Gleed 15.4¢
- Toppenish 15.4¢
- Zillah 15.4¢
- Tieton 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 98901, 98909, 98939
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Union Gap?
Most homes in Union Gap 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 Union Gap: Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢), Benton Rural Electric Association (10.41¢).
What is the average electric bill in Union Gap?
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 Union Gap, WA?
3 utilities serve Union Gap's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Puget Sound Energy, Benton Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Union Gap?
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.