What is the average cost of electricity in Washington?

As of recent utility benchmarks, residential consumers in Washington pay an average of $0.115 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #46 most expensive in the United States.

Is Washington a deregulated energy state?

No, Washington is a regulated energy market where local electric utilities operate as franchised regional monopolies.

Electricity Rates in Washington (WA) & Appliance Running Costs

Washington Electricity Rate

$0.1150 / kWh

US Rank: #46 most expensive

Comparison: 31.5% below US average ($0.168)

Market Status: Regulated Utility

Appliance Running Costs in Washington

Calculated using Washington's average residential rate of $0.1150 per kWh:

Appliance	Active Power	Hourly Cost	Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater	1500W	$0.112	$26.91
Window AC (10,000 BTU)	1200W	$0.076	$18.22
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU)	1350W	$0.109	$26.08
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton)	3500W	$0.201	$54.34
Dehumidifier (50-Pint)	420W	$0.031	$11.30
Gaming PC (Under Load)	550W	$0.063	$7.59
Desktop PC (Office / Idle)	90W	$0.010	$2.48
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A)	1440W	$0.166	$49.68
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A)	7680W	$0.883	$132.48
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.)	150W	$0.007	$4.97
Chest Freezer	110W	$0.006	$4.55
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal)	4500W	$0.078	$55.89
Electric Clothes Dryer	3000W	$0.259	$7.76
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP)	1500W	$0.173	$41.40
Hot Tub Heater	4000W	$0.115	$82.80
Countertop Microwave	1100W	$0.127	$1.14
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster	1700W	$0.166	$2.49
Hair Dryer (High Heat)	1800W	$0.207	$1.55
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro)	3250W	$0.374	$269.10
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal)	200W	$0.012	$8.28
65-inch OLED TV (Active)	120W	$0.014	$2.07
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw	35W	$0.004	$2.90

Electricity Bill Factors in Washington

While the statewide average is $0.1150/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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