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Washington Electricity Rates

Compare rates from 3 utilities serving Washington. Find the best rates and learn how to save on your electricity bill.

Avg. Rate

11.5¢/kWh

Lowest Rate

10.8¢/kWh

Highest Rate

12.5¢/kWh

Customers

1.2M

Washington Utilities
3 utilities ranked by average electricity rate
1

Avista Washington

Lowest Rate

250,000 customers

Budget BillingHydropowerGas Service

10.8¢/kWh

+2.2% YoY
32% below

national avg

Service Areas:

Spokane
2

Seattle City Light

460,000 customers

Tiered RatesBudget Billing100% Renewable

11.2¢/kWh

+2.5% YoY
30% below

national avg

Service Areas:

Seattle
3

Puget Sound Energy

1.2 million customers

Time-of-Use RatesBudget BillingSolar Programs

12.5¢/kWh

+3.8% YoY
22% below

national avg

Service Areas:

BellevueTacomaOlympia
Market Overview

This state operates a regulated electricity market where your local utility provides both delivery and supply. Rates are set by the state public utility commission.

Money-Saving Tips
  • •Enroll in Budget Billing to spread costs evenly throughout the year
  • •Check for utility rebate programs on efficient appliances
  • •Review your rate plan options - you may qualify for lower rates
  • •Contact your utility about assistance programs if you're struggling to pay
Assistance Programs
  • 1Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • 2Weatherization Assistance Program

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Frequently Compared: Washington City Rates

Compare electricity rates and utility providers across popular Washington cities. Each city guide includes rate plans, bill breakdowns, and local assistance programs.

Bellevue

Puget Sound Energy

Tacoma

Puget Sound Energy

Olympia

Puget Sound Energy

Seattle

Seattle City Light

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