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
14.40 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost
$129.60
Data period
March 2026
Published monthly

Key metrics

MetricValue
Current average rate14.40 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost$129.60
Data periodMarch 2026

How Washington compares nationally

Washington rate
14.40 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
-24.4%
Category
lower than national average

Washington is below the U.S. average by 4.64¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: March 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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