18.9%below
the national average of 18.44¢/kWh
Electricity Rates in Washington (May 2026)
The average residential rate is 14.95¢/kWh — that's about $113/month for a typical household.
#15out of 51 states (1 = cheapest)
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Data as of May 2026.
$113/mo
based on 756 kWh average monthly usage
9.5%up
over the past 12 months
Rates by Sector
| Sector | Rate (¢/kWh) | vs National | Avg Monthly Usage | Avg Monthly Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 14.95¢/kWh | -18.9% | 756 kWh | $113 |
| Commercial | 11.72¢/kWh | — | 6,429 kWh | $753 |
| Industrial | 7.24¢/kWh | — | 56,158 kWh | $4,066 |
| National Average | 18.44¢/kWh | — | 736 kWh | $136 |
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
33,545 customers currently without power in Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
The average residential electricity rate in Washington is 14.95¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 11.72¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 7.24¢ per kWh.