Washington Electricity Rates & Prices

14.71¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$132
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
Low
rate tier
-0.20¢ (-1.34%)
month-over-month change
#39 of 51
highest rate, states and DC
+9.4%
12-month change

The typical Washington home pays about 14.71¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $132 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how Washington electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Sep 28, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect July 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

Washington's average residential electricity price is 14.71¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (July 2026). This places Washington in the low rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $132.39 at the all-in average rate.

How Washington compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 48¢/kWh. Lowest: Louisiana at 12.72¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh.Alabama: 16.4¢/kWh — 10% below the U.S. averageAlaska: 28.83¢/kWh — 57% above the U.S. averageArizona: 15.38¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.33¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.61¢/kWh — 84% above the U.S. averageColorado: 17¢/kWh — 7% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 24.16¢/kWh — 32% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 18.48¢/kWh — 1% above the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.21¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.03¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 16.27¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 48¢/kWh — 162% above the U.S. averageIdaho: 13.73¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 19.22¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 16.73¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageIowa: 15.99¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.27¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 13.81¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 12.72¢/kWh — 31% below the U.S. averageMaine: 32.41¢/kWh — 77% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.41¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 30.49¢/kWh — 67% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 23.05¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 17.45¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 14.54¢/kWh — 21% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.99¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.78¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageNevada: 12.77¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 26.6¢/kWh — 45% above the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 25.19¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.9¢/kWh — 63% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.16¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.41¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.45¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 14.35¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageOregon: 15.97¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.72¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageRhode Island: 28.29¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 15.47¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.37¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 13.71¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageTexas: 15.88¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageUtah: 13.12¢/kWh — 28% below the U.S. averageVermont: 23.75¢/kWh — 30% above the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.55¢/kWh — 4% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 15.78¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.06¢/kWh — 4% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageWashington: 14.71¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 14.71¢/kWh, Washington is about 20% below the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

Washington electricity prices, last 12 months

From August 2025 to July 2026, the average residential rate moved +1.07¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
July 202614.71−0.20¢
June 202614.91−0.04¢
May 202614.95+0.59¢
April 202614.36−0.04¢
March 202614.40+0.29¢
February 202614.11+0.30¢
January 202613.81+0.48¢
December 202513.33−0.52¢
November 202513.85−0.21¢
October 202514.06+0.27¢
September 202513.79+0.15¢
August 202513.64+0.19¢

Washington electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

Washington rates have risen 43.4% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on Washington electricity price history: up 43.4% in 5 years.

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Est. Washington electricity cost: $132.39

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

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FAQ

What are Washington electricity rates right now?

Washington electricity rates average 14.71¢/kWh for residential customers (EIA, July 2026), the #39 highest of 51 states and DC. At 900 kWh a month that is about $132 on Washington's all-in average rate.

What is the average residential electricity price in Washington?

Washington's average residential electricity rate is 14.71¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026).

How is the Washington bill estimate calculated?

Monthly kWh × 14.71¢/kWh ÷ 100, using Washington's EIA all-in average residential rate (delivery included).

Does the Washington rate include delivery fees and taxes?

Yes for delivery and utility fees: Washington's all-in rate of 14.71¢/kWh already includes delivery (T&D), fixed charges, and other utility fees. Locally billed taxes vary by area and utility within Washington.

Is electricity in Washington cheaper than the U.S. average?

At 14.71¢/kWh, Washington is 20% below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh — the EIA's U.S.-total residential price — which places Washington in the low rate tier.

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Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

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