Puget Sound Energy electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Washington · WECC region
Puget Sound Energy is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 1,104,338 homes in Washington. Its residential customers pay an average of 19.45¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 8% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Puget Sound Energy bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $97.25 | $103.92 |
| 1,000 kWh | $194.50 | $208.12 |
| 1,500 kWh | $291.75 | $314.26 |
| 2,000 kWh | $389.00 | $420.40 |
*7 (Residential Service - Single Phase) (effective 2026-03-21, $7.49/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.
Puget Sound Energy residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 (Residential Service - Single Phase) | 2026-03-21 | $7.49 | 19.29¢ first 600 kWh, 21.23¢ after |
| 7A (Master Metered Residential Service - Single or Three Phase)time-of-use | 2026-03-21 | $91.18 | 15.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 327 (Residential Time of Use 3-tier Pilot) - Three Phasetime-of-use | 2026-03-21 | $17.99 | 32.3¢ (7am–10am, 5pm–8pm) · 12.7¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) · 17.3¢ (10am–5pm, 8pm–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| 327 (Residential Time of Use 3-tier Pilot) - Single Phasetime-of-use | 2026-03-21 | $7.49 | 32.3¢ (7am–10am, 5pm–8pm) · 12.7¢ (12am–7am, 11pm–12am) · 17.3¢ (10am–5pm, 8pm–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| 307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot) - Three Phasetime-of-use | 2026-03-21 | $17.99 | 15.9¢ (12am–5pm, 8pm–12am) · 38.6¢ (5pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| 307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot) - Single Phasetime-of-use | 2026-03-21 | $7.49 | 15.9¢ (12am–5pm, 8pm–12am) · 38.6¢ (5pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| 11 (Residential & Farm Small General Service)time-of-use | 2026-03-21 | $91.18 | 16.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Single Phase)time-of-use | 2026-03-21 | $10.21 | 18.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Three Phase)time-of-use | 2026-03-21 | $25.95 | 18.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 10 (Residential and Farm Primary General Service) | 2026-03-21 | $605.21 | 11.85¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Three Phase) | 2026-03-21 | $17.99 | 19.29¢ first 600 kWh, 21.23¢ after |
| 12 (Residential & Farm Large Demand General Service) Secondary | 2026-02-21 | $436.32 | 11.35¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Puget Sound Energy rate history
2015–2025: +63% change in the average residential rate (10.44¢ → 17.01¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Puget Sound Energy | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 580 | 372 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.60 | 1.42 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 6 hr 3 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 178 | 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 Puget Sound Energy's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 14 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 |
| Island | 1,067 | 48 | 47,704 | 2025-12-17 |
| Thurston | 895 | 61 | 50,307 | 2025-10-26 |
| Kittitas | 681 | 46 | 6,665 | 2025-12-17 |
| Skagit | 615 | 60 | 14,649 | 2025-10-25 |
| Whatcom | 402 | 89 | 6,129 | 2025-12-17 |
| King | 367 | 60 | 122,136 | 2025-10-26 |
Puget Sound Energy service area
Puget Sound Energy serves 8 counties in Washington and 266 ZIP codes.
Island, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Pierce, Skagit, Thurston, Whatcom
Cities: Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Renton, Federal Way, Yakima, Kirkland, Bellingham, Auburn, Redmond, Lakewood, Olympia, Shoreline, South Hill, Sammamish, Burien, Lacey, City of Sammamish, Bothell, Puyallup, Bremerton, Lynnwood, Issaquah, Parkland, Mount Vernon, West Lake Sammamish, University Place, Des Moines, East Hill-Meridian, SeaTac, Spanaway, North Creek, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Graham, Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, Inglewood-Finn Hill
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 27,014 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 2,619 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 510,164 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $55,531,746 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 154,982 MWh |
Puget Sound Energy at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 16.87¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 15.17¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,456,805,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 21,194,633 MWh |
| Peak demand | 3,756 MW summer · 4,629 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 38% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.1% |
| Balancing authority | PSEI |
| EIA utility ID | 15500 |
| Website | www.utc.wa.gov/regulated-industries/utilities/energy/conservation-and-renewable-energy-overview/company-conservation-programs |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Puget Sound Energy's electricity rate?
Puget Sound Energy residential customers pay an average of 19.45¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 38% above the Washington average of 14.12¢ and 8% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Puget Sound Energy electric bill?
About $168 a month. The average Puget Sound Energy home uses 863 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $195.
How many customers does Puget Sound Energy have?
Puget Sound Energy serves 1,104,338 residential customers and 1,251,446 customers in total in Washington, across 8 counties.
How reliable is Puget Sound Energy?
In 2025, the average Puget Sound Energy customer was without power for 9 hr 40 min (SAIDI) over 1.60 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 58 min. The Washington average was 6 hr 12 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Puget Sound Energy offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including 7A (Master Metered Residential Service - Single or Three Phase). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Puget Sound Energy offer net metering for solar?
Puget Sound Energy had 27,014 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 203.5 MW of capacity and 2,619 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 Puget Sound Energy before making decisions.