Electricity Price per kWh in Washington

This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for Washington, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.

Current average rate
12.86 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost
$128.60
Data period
February 2026
Published monthly

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MetricValue
Current average rate12.86 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1000 kWh cost$128.60
Data periodFebruary 2026

How Washington compares nationally

Washington rate
12.86 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
17.57 ¢/kWh
Difference
-26.8%
Category
much lower than national average

Washington is below the U.S. average by 4.71¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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