Peninsula Light Company electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Washington · WECC region
Peninsula Light Company is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 35,595 homes in Washington. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.17¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 32% 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.
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Peninsula Light Company bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $60.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $121.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $182.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $243.40 |
Peninsula Light Company residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residentialtime-of-use | 2025-04-01 | $37.00 | 7.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Peninsula Light Company rate history
2015–2025: +16% change in the average residential rate (9.73¢ → 11.30¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Peninsula Light Company | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 745 | 372 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 4.24 | 1.42 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 56 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 98 | 141 | 121 |
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 Peninsula Light Company's counties, customers averaged 19 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce | 1,161 | 100 | 86,311 | 2025-10-26 |
| Kitsap | 1,136 | 75 | 65,573 | 2025-02-25 |
Peninsula Light Company service area
Peninsula Light Company serves 2 counties in Washington and 33 ZIP codes.
Kitsap, Pierce
Cities: Tacoma, Parkland, University Place, Port Orchard, Artondale, Midland, Gig Harbor, Fircrest, Wollochet, Maplewood, Wauna, Rosedale, Belfair, Longbranch, Bethel, Key Center, Fox Island, Canterwood, Allyn, Purdy, Home, Browns Point
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 359 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 33 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $498,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 575 MWh |
Peninsula Light Company at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $66,153,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 611,985 MWh |
| Peak demand | 105 MW summer · 156 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.5% |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 14668 |
| Website | penlight.org |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Peninsula Light Company's electricity rate?
Peninsula Light Company residential customers pay an average of 12.17¢ 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 14% below the Washington average of 14.12¢ and 32% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Peninsula Light Company electric bill?
About $149 a month. The average Peninsula Light Company home uses 1,224 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $122.
How many customers does Peninsula Light Company have?
Peninsula Light Company serves 35,595 residential customers and 35,767 customers in total in Washington, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Peninsula Light Company?
In 2025, the average Peninsula Light Company customer was without power for 12 hr 25 min (SAIDI) over 4.24 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 98 min. The Washington average was 6 hr 12 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Peninsula Light Company offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Peninsula Light Company offer net metering for solar?
Peninsula Light Company had 359 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 3.2 MW of capacity and 33 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Peninsula Light Company before making decisions.