PacifiCorp residential customers paid an average of 11.08¢/kWh in 2024 —
7% below the Washington average of 11.91¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 114,453 residential customers across 6 WA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County (8.80¢), works out about $247/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How PacifiCorp compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs PacifiCorp, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County | 8.80 | 48,267 | -2.29 | -$247 |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | 8.81 | 50,072 | -2.27 | -$245 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | 8.98 | 41,684 | -2.11 | -$227 |
| Benton Rural Electric Assn | 9.27 | 13,422 | -1.81 | -$195 |
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County | 9.48 | 29,417 | -1.60 | -$173 |
| City of Richland | 9.82 | 25,687 | -1.26 | -$136 |
| PacifiCorp (this page) | 11.08 | 114,453 | — | — |
| PUD No 1 of Klickitat County | 12.05 | 11,917 | +0.97 | +$105 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with PacifiCorp. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than PacifiCorp customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where PacifiCorp customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | PacifiCorp premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz | PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County | 8.80 | +$247 |
| Benton | PUD No 1 of Benton County | 8.81 | +$245 |
| Columbia | Inland Power & Light Company | 8.98 | +$227 |
| Garfield | Inland Power & Light Company | 8.98 | +$227 |
| Walla Walla | Inland Power & Light Company | 8.98 | +$227 |
| Yakima | Benton Rural Electric Assn | 9.27 | +$195 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 10.73 | 11.08 | +3.3% |
| Residential customers | 113,694 | 114,453 | +0.7% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Washington electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a PacifiCorp bill
Washington is a regulated retail market — PacifiCorp customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: utc.wa.gov.
Counties served (WA, EIA-861 2024)
Benton · Columbia · Cowlitz · Garfield · Walla Walla · Yakima
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is PacifiCorp more expensive than other Washington utilities?
- PacifiCorp customers paid an average 11.08 cents/kWh in 2024 — 7% below the Washington volume-weighted average of 11.91 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from PacifiCorp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Washington has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (utc.wa.gov).
- How many customers does PacifiCorp have?
- 114,453 residential customers in Washington in 2024 across 6 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
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.