How PUD No 1 of Snohomish County compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs PUD No 1 of Snohomish County, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County (this page) | 11.51 | 346,532 | — | — |
| Puget Sound Energy Inc | 14.63 | 1,091,599 | +3.12 | +$337 |
1 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with PUD No 1 of Snohomish County. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than PUD No 1 of Snohomish 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 Snohomish County customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | PUD No 1 of Snohomish County premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish | PUD No 1 of Douglas County | 3.15 | +$903 |
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 | 10.70 | 11.51 | +7.6% |
| Residential customers | 342,016 | 346,532 | +1.3% |
Ownership: Political Subdivision. Statewide context: Washington electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a PUD No 1 of Snohomish County bill
Washington is a regulated retail market — PUD No 1 of Snohomish 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)
Island · Snohomish
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is PUD No 1 of Snohomish County more expensive than other Washington utilities?
- PUD No 1 of Snohomish County customers paid an average 11.51 cents/kWh in 2024 — 3% below the Washington volume-weighted average of 11.91 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from PUD No 1 of Snohomish 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 Snohomish County have?
- 346,532 residential customers in Washington in 2024 across 2 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: public district.