City of Blaine electricity rates
Municipal utility · Washington
City of Blaine is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,966 homes in Washington. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.47¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 42% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Blaine bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $52.35 | $28.29 |
| 1,000 kWh | $104.70 | $56.57 |
| 1,500 kWh | $157.05 | $84.86 |
| 2,000 kWh | $209.40 | $113.14 |
*Low Income Senior/Disabled Service (effective 2014-05-01), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Blaine residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Income Senior/Disabled Service | 2014-05-01 | — | 5.66¢ |
| Residential Service | 2014-05-01 | $5.50 | 6.17¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Blaine rate history
2015–2025: +41% change in the average residential rate (6.90¢ → 9.72¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Blaine doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Blaine's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 42 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom | 402 | 89 | 6,129 | 2025-12-17 |
City of Blaine service area
City of Blaine serves Whatcom County in Washington and 1 ZIP codes.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Blaine at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,991,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 82,221 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 1818 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Blaine's electricity rate?
City of Blaine residential customers pay an average of 10.47¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 26% below the Washington average of 14.12¢ and 42% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Blaine electric bill?
About $181 a month. The average City of Blaine home uses 1,728 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $105.
How many customers does City of Blaine have?
City of Blaine serves 3,966 residential customers in Washington, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Blaine before making decisions.