PUD No 1 of Clark County electricity rates
Public power district · Washington · WECC region
PUD No 1 of Clark County is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 223,119 homes in Washington. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.65¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 41% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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PUD No 1 of Clark County bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.25 | $52.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $106.50 | $93.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $159.75 | $134.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $213.00 | $175.20 |
*Residential (effective 2016-01-01, $12.00/month customer charge), 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.
PUD No 1 of Clark County residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2016-01-01 | $12.00 | 8.16¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
PUD No 1 of Clark County rate history
2015–2025: +15% change in the average residential rate (9.24¢ → 10.63¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | PUD No 1 of Clark County | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 298 | 372 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.63 | 1.42 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 3 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 52 | 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 PUD No 1 of Clark County's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 311 | 44 | 94,192 | 2025-12-17 |
PUD No 1 of Clark County service area
PUD No 1 of Clark County serves Clark County in Washington and 27 ZIP codes.
Clark
Cities: Vancouver, Camas, Salmon Creek, Orchards, Hazel Dell, Battle Ground, Five Corners, Washougal, Walnut Grove, Minnehaha, Mill Plain, Mount Vista, Felida, Lake Shore, Ridgefield, Woodland, Barberton, Hockinson, Venersborg, La Center, Brush Prairie, Meadow Glade, Carson, Fern Prairie, Lewisville, Yacolt, Amboy, Dollar Corner
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 4,136 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 198 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 676 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $3,023,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 32,903 MWh |
PUD No 1 of Clark County at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 9.43¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 6.58¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $441,837,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,695,742 MWh |
| Peak demand | 976 MW summer · 1,033 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 26% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.3% |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 3660 |
| Website | www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/energy/energy-independence-act/eia-reporting |
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Frequently asked questions
What is PUD No 1 of Clark County's electricity rate?
PUD No 1 of Clark County residential customers pay an average of 10.65¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 25% below the Washington average of 14.12¢ and 41% below the U.S. average.
What is the average PUD No 1 of Clark County electric bill?
About $105 a month. The average PUD No 1 of Clark County home uses 983 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $107.
How many customers does PUD No 1 of Clark County have?
PUD No 1 of Clark County serves 223,119 residential customers and 243,809 customers in total in Washington, across 1 county.
How reliable is PUD No 1 of Clark County?
In 2025, the average PUD No 1 of Clark County customer was without power for 4 hr 58 min (SAIDI) over 1.63 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 52 min. The Washington average was 6 hr 12 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does PUD No 1 of Clark County offer net metering for solar?
PUD No 1 of Clark County had 4,136 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 24.7 MW of capacity and 198 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 PUD No 1 of Clark County before making decisions.