23.5%below
the national average of 18.83¢/kWh
Electricity Rates in Washington (March 2026)
The average residential rate is 14.40¢/kWh — that's about $157/month for a typical household.
#14out of 51 states (1 = cheapest)
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Data as of March 2026.
$157/mo
based on 1,092 kWh average monthly usage
14.1%up
over the past 12 months
Rates by Sector
| Sector | Rate (¢/kWh) | vs National | Avg Monthly Usage | Avg Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 14.40¢/kWh | -23.5% | 1,092 kWh | $157 |
| Commercial | 12.18¢/kWh | — | 7,226 kWh | $880 |
| Industrial | 6.85¢/kWh | — | 59,956 kWh | $4,105 |
| National Average | 18.83¢/kWh | — | 748 kWh | $141 |
Electricity Providers in Washington
Type | Service | Service Area | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
King | ||||||
Island, Snohomish | ||||||
Adams, Asotin, Ferry, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman+6 moreless | ||||||
Clark | ||||||
King, Lewis, Mason, Pierce+1 moreless | ||||||
Benton, Columbia, Cowlitz, Garfield, Walla Walla, Yakima+3 moreless | ||||||
Benton | ||||||
Cowlitz | ||||||
Adams, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln+2 moreless | ||||||
Chelan, King, Kittitas, Okanogan+1 moreless |
Utility data from EIA Form 861, 2024
Power Outages in Washington
2,436 customers currently without power in Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
The average residential electricity rate in Washington is 14.40¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 12.18¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 6.85¢ per kWh.