Washington electricity rates and average bill

Price over the last 36 months

What everyday things cost in Washington

At 14.63¢ per kWh, before any fixed monthly charge:

Thermostat-controlled appliances cycle on and off, so real use is often lower. Price your own appliance.

Rooftop solar in Washington

A 1 kW rooftop system near Seattle produces about 1,088 kWh a year, according to the NLR PVWatts model. At Washington's average price that output is worth about $159 a year per kW. A typical 7 kW system would make about 7,615 kWh, worth about $1,114 a year.

The 30% federal tax credit for solar you buy (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. Work out payback with your own quote.

Estimate your Washington bill

Tools with Washington prices loaded

• Electric bill calculatorEstimate a monthly bill from your usage and your state's current rate.
• Appliance energy cost calculatorWhat an AC, space heater or dryer costs to run per hour and per month.
• EV charging cost calculatorHome charging cost per month and per 100 miles, compared with a gas car.
• Solar payback calculatorYears to pay back a rooftop system, using NLR PVWatts output for your state.

Washington compared with the West