Electricity Inflation in Washington
Electricity prices in Washington have changed over time. This page summarizes historical price movement, current rate context, and how Washington compares to national trends.
Current Electricity Price
The average residential electricity rate in Washington is 12.86¢/kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated bill of about $115.74.
See electricity cost in Washington and average electricity bill in Washington for more context.
Electricity Price Trend
Historical electricity price movement in Washington:
- 1-year change: +12.5%
- 5-year change: +34.9%
- 5-year annualized: +6.20% per year
Price momentum: accelerating.
Full price history in Washington — rate series, trends, and inflation metrics.
Rankings
Washington appears in several electricity price rankings. See where Washington ranks for price growth, volatility, and long-term trends:
- 1-Year Electricity Inflation — States ranked by 1-year price increase
- 5-Year Electricity Inflation — States ranked by 5-year price increase
- 25-Year Rate Growth (CAGR) — Long-term compound annual growth
- 5-Year Rate Volatility — Price stability over time
- Electricity Price Trend — States where prices are rising fastest
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National Context
Explore national electricity inflation trends and how all states compare:
- Electricity Inflation in the United States — National hub for electricity price growth
- Electricity Trends — National price trends and affordability
- Electricity Insights — Most expensive and cheapest states
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