Is PacifiCorp cheaper than PUD No 1 of Benton County?

No — in 2024 PacifiCorp customers averaged 11.08 cents/kWh versus 8.81 for PUD No 1 of Benton County (EIA-861). PUD No 1 of Benton County was cheaper by 2.27 cents, about $245 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from PacifiCorp to PUD No 1 of Benton County?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Washington has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.

Why is PacifiCorp more expensive than PUD No 1 of Benton County?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between PacifiCorp and PUD No 1 of Benton County territory all feed the 2.27-cent gap.

PacifiCorp vs PUD No 1 of Benton County: Which Is Cheaper? (Washington, 2024)

PUD No 1 of Benton County customers paid less: an average 8.81¢/kWh in 2024 versus 11.08¢/kWh at PacifiCorp (EIA-861) — a gap of 2.27¢/kWh, worth about $245 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 1 WA county (Benton). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (WA, EIA-861)

PacifiCorp vs PUD No 1 of Benton County — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	PacifiCorp	PUD No 1 of Benton County
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	11.08	8.81
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	10.73	8.75
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,197	$952
Residential customers (2024)	114,453	50,072
Ownership	Investor-owned	Public district
Counties served in WA	6	1

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: PacifiCorp · PUD No 1 of Benton County · Washington overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Benton county (WA, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; PacifiCorp and PUD No 1 of Benton County do not compete for the same meters. Washington is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (utc.wa.gov). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is PacifiCorp cheaper than PUD No 1 of Benton County?: No — in 2024 PacifiCorp customers averaged 11.08 cents/kWh versus 8.81 for PUD No 1 of Benton County (EIA-861). PUD No 1 of Benton County was cheaper by 2.27 cents, about $245 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from PacifiCorp to PUD No 1 of Benton County?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Washington has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
Why is PacifiCorp more expensive than PUD No 1 of Benton County?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between PacifiCorp and PUD No 1 of Benton County territory all feed the 2.27-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.