$120/mo
based on 819 kWh average monthly usage
Electricity Rates in Washington (August 2026)
The average residential rate is 14.63¢/kWh — that's about $120/month for a typical household.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Data as of August 2026.
#12
out of 51 states (1 = cheapest)
19.4%below
the national average of 18.16¢/kWh
7.3%up
over the past 12 months
Rates by Sector
| Sector | Rate (¢/kWh) | vs National | Avg Monthly Usage | Avg Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 14.63¢/kWh | -19.4% | 819 kWh | $120 |
| Commercial | 11.81¢/kWh | -18.4% | 7,236 kWh | $855 |
| Industrial | 7.43¢/kWh | -22.9% | 60,120 kWh | $4,465 |
| National Avg — Residential | 18.16¢/kWh | — | 1,152 kWh | $209 |
| National Avg — Commercial | 14.47¢/kWh | — | 7,661 kWh | $1,108 |
| National Avg — Industrial | 9.64¢/kWh | — | 81,834 kWh | $7,890 |
Electricity Providers in Washington
Utility data from EIA Form 861, 2024
Power Outages in Washington
173 customers currently without power in Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
The average residential electricity rate in Washington is 14.63¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 11.81¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 7.43¢ per kWh.