PUD No 1 of Benton County residential customers paid an average of 8.81¢/kWh in 2024 —
26% below the Washington average of 11.91¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 50,072 residential customers across 1 WA county.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of PUD No 1 of Klickitat County (12.05¢) pay about $350/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How PUD No 1 of Benton County compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs PUD No 1 of Benton County, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Benton County (this page) | 8.81 | 50,072 | — | — |
| Benton Rural Electric Assn | 9.27 | 13,422 | +0.46 | +$50 |
| City of Richland | 9.82 | 25,687 | +1.01 | +$109 |
| PacifiCorp | 11.08 | 114,453 | +2.27 | +$245 |
| PUD No 1 of Klickitat County | 12.05 | 11,917 | +3.24 | +$350 |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with PUD No 1 of Benton County. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than PUD No 1 of Benton County customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 8.75 | 8.81 | +0.7% |
| Residential customers | 49,607 | 50,072 | +0.9% |
Ownership: Political Subdivision. Statewide context: Washington electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a PUD No 1 of Benton County bill
Washington is a regulated retail market — PUD No 1 of Benton County 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
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is PUD No 1 of Benton County more expensive than other Washington utilities?
- PUD No 1 of Benton County customers paid an average 8.81 cents/kWh in 2024 — 26% below the Washington volume-weighted average of 11.91 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from PUD No 1 of Benton County?
- 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 PUD No 1 of Benton County have?
- 50,072 residential customers in Washington in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: public district.
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.