Washington Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 13, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Washington is 14.71¢/kWh (the 13th-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $125.89, per EIA data. That rate is 3.6¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 13.64 | 115.34 | 846 |
| September 2025 | 13.79 | 102.72 | 745 |
| October 2025 | 14.06 | 110.11 | 783 |
| November 2025 | 13.85 | 123.79 | 894 |
| December 2025 | 13.33 | 157.29 | 1180 |
| January 2026 | 13.81 | 175.32 | 1269 |
| February 2026 | 14.11 | 153.51 | 1088 |
| March 2026 | 14.40 | 157.25 | 1092 |
| April 2026 | 14.36 | 130.76 | 910 |
| May 2026 | 14.95 | 112.99 | 756 |
| June 2026 | 14.91 | 113.59 | 762 |
| July 2026 | 14.71 | 125.89 | 856 |
Washington vs the U.S. average
| Washington | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 14.71¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $125.89 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 856 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +9.4% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +43.4% | +32.4% |
Washington's average residential rate of 14.71¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 13th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +9.4% (Washington) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +43.4% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 856 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Washington's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Washington
Average effective rates and bills for Washington's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy Inc | 20.90 | 147.46 | 706 | 1,114,515 |
| City of Seattle | 15.46 | 79.28 | 513 | 477,732 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | 13.22 | 96.51 | 730 | 353,308 |
| Avista Corp | 14.55 | 135.71 | 933 | 250,252 |
| PUD No 1 of Clark County | 10.83 | 99.33 | 917 | 225,197 |
| City of Tacoma | 13.45 | 96.24 | 716 | 182,130 |
| PacifiCorp | 16.35 | 190.09 | 1,162 | 115,592 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Washington rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Washington's average rate of 14.71¢/kWh is about $147.10. The state's actual average usage is 856 kWh/month, which is what produces the $125.89 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Washington gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.