City of Coulee Dam electricity rates
Municipal utility · Washington
City of Coulee Dam is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 593 homes in Washington. Its residential customers pay an average of 7.73¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 57% 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 Coulee Dam bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $38.65 | $22.03 |
| 1,000 kWh | $77.30 | $44.06 |
| 1,500 kWh | $115.95 | $66.09 |
| 2,000 kWh | $154.60 | $88.12 |
*Rate Schedule - Residential Service Rate Single phase (effective 2015-01-01), 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 Coulee Dam residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Schedule - Residential Service Rate Single phase | 2015-01-01 | — | 4.41¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Coulee Dam rate history
2015–2025: +38% change in the average residential rate (5.21¢ → 7.18¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
City of Coulee Dam 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 Coulee Dam's counties, customers averaged 25 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 146 | 32 | 1,255 | 2025-07-17 |
| Grant | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2025-12-06 |
| Okanogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-02-26 |
City of Coulee Dam service area
City of Coulee Dam serves 3 counties in Washington and 2 ZIP codes.
Douglas, Grant, Okanogan
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Coulee Dam at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,155,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 16,101 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 4414 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Coulee Dam's electricity rate?
City of Coulee Dam residential customers pay an average of 7.73¢ 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 45% below the Washington average of 14.12¢ and 57% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Coulee Dam electric bill?
About $175 a month. The average City of Coulee Dam home uses 2,263 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $77.
How many customers does City of Coulee Dam have?
City of Coulee Dam serves 593 residential customers in Washington, across 3 counties.
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 Coulee Dam before making decisions.