Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Washington?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Washington?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Washington is about $157 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 1,092 kWh at a residential rate of 14.40¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Washington?

Accepted Answer

At 14.40¢ per kWh, Washington's residential electricity rate is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 14th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.