Electricity rates in Yakima, WA
Yakima (93,701 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 Yakima
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 15.38¢ | $179 | 115K | 103 |
| Benton Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 10.41¢ | $144 | 14K | 304 |
| Puget Sound Energy | Investor-owned utility | 19.45¢ | $168 | 1.10M | 580 |
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
- Terrace Heights 15.4¢
- Union Gap 15.4¢
- Selah 19.4¢
- West Valley 15.4¢
- Ahtanum 15.4¢
- Gleed 15.4¢
- Wapato 15.4¢
- Tieton 15.4¢
- Zillah 15.4¢
- Toppenish 15.4¢
ZIP codes: 98901, 98902, 98903, 98904, 98907, 98908, 98909
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Yakima?
Most homes in Yakima 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 Yakima: Benton Rural Electric Association (10.41¢), Puget Sound Energy (19.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Yakima?
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 Yakima, WA?
3 utilities serve Yakima's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Benton Rural Electric Association, Puget Sound Energy. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Yakima?
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.