Washington Electricity Rates
Residential rate
14.36¢/kWh
-24% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#41
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$126
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Washington |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $39.29 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $122.23 |
| Window AC unit | $31.43 |
| Portable AC unit | $38.42 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $52.39 |
| Heat pump water heater | $13.10 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $13.10 |
| Washing machine | $1.09 |
| Dishwasher | $5.68 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.24 |
| Chest freezer | $6.11 |
| Electric oven | $10.91 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Washington
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.80/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Washington rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.