Electricity rates in Washington
See the latest average electricity prices in Washington and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.15
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.15
per kWh
Commercial
$0.12
per kWh
Industrial
$0.08
per kWh
vs US average
-20%
cheaper
Price rank
#39
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$130
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Washington compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Washington electricity price trend
Average residential price per kWh over the last 12 months (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026).
Typical electric bills by home size in Washington
Estimated energy cost at Washington's average residential rate of $0.15/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $80.91 | $970.86/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $102.97 | $1,235.64/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $132.39 | $1,588.68/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $169.17 | $2,029.98/yr |
Washington electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Washington's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$98.26
600 kWh · ≈ $3.23/day
Per day
$3.23
Per year
$1,179.12
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy90%
- Fixed charge10%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Washington: common questions
Washington's average residential electricity price is $0.15 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 20% below the US average of $0.18. That ranks #39 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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