Electricity rates in White Center, WA
White Center (13,495 people, King 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 White Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
| City of Seattle | Municipal utility | 15.00¢ | $89 | 472K | 158 |
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
- Boulevard Park 19.4¢
- Burien 19.4¢
- Riverton 19.4¢
- Columbia City 15.0¢
- Tukwila 19.4¢
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway 19.4¢
- SeaTac 19.4¢
- Normandy Park 19.4¢
- Seattle 15.0¢
- Renton 19.4¢
ZIP codes: 98106, 98126, 98146
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in White Center?
Most homes in White Center 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 White Center: City of Seattle (15.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in White Center?
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 White Center, WA?
2 utilities serve White Center's ZIP codes: Puget Sound Energy, City of Seattle. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in White Center?
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.