How PUD No 1 of Clark County compares with Washington's largest utilities
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs PUD No 1 of Clark County, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County | 8.80 | 48,267 | -1.61 | -$174 |
| PUD No 1 of Benton County | 8.81 | 50,072 | -1.60 | -$173 |
| PUD No 1 of Clark County (this page) | 10.41 | 219,477 | — | — |
| City of Tacoma | 10.81 | 180,357 | +0.40 | +$44 |
| PacifiCorp | 11.08 | 114,453 | +0.67 | +$73 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | 11.51 | 346,532 | +1.10 | +$119 |
| Avista Corp | 11.87 | 246,055 | +1.46 | +$157 |
| City of Seattle | 14.09 | 459,964 | +3.68 | +$397 |
| Puget Sound Energy Inc | 14.63 | 1,091,599 | +4.22 | +$456 |
PUD No 1 of Clark County files no county-level territory with EIA, so this table benchmarks against the state's largest utilities. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than PUD No 1 of Clark County customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where PUD No 1 of Clark County customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | PUD No 1 of Clark County premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | PUD No 1 of Douglas County | 3.15 | +$784 |
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 | 9.25 | 10.41 | +12.6% |
| Residential customers | 215,343 | 219,477 | +1.9% |
Ownership: Political Subdivision. Statewide context: Washington electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a PUD No 1 of Clark County bill
Washington is a regulated retail market — PUD No 1 of Clark 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)
Clark
Questions people ask
- Is PUD No 1 of Clark County more expensive than other Washington utilities?
- PUD No 1 of Clark County customers paid an average 10.41 cents/kWh in 2024 — 13% below the Washington volume-weighted average of 11.91 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from PUD No 1 of Clark 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 Clark County have?
- 219,477 residential customers in Washington in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: public district.