Puget Sound Energy Inc residential customers paid an average of 14.63¢/kWh in 2024 —
23% above the Washington average of 11.91¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 1,091,599 residential customers across 8 WA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, PUD No 1 of Chelan County (3.67¢), works out about $1,184/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Puget Sound Energy compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Puget Sound Energy, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 1 of Chelan County | 3.67 | 42,120 | -10.96 | -$1,184 |
| PUD No 2 of Grant County | 6.01 | 42,485 | -8.62 | -$932 |
| Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co | 8.32 | 15,410 | -6.32 | -$682 |
| PUD No 1 of Lewis County | 9.48 | 29,417 | -5.15 | -$557 |
| Lakeview Light & Power | 9.91 | 8,238 | -4.72 | -$510 |
| City of Ellensburg | 10.40 | 8,799 | -4.24 | -$458 |
| Peninsula Light Company | 10.51 | 35,478 | -4.13 | -$446 |
| City of Tacoma | 10.81 | 180,357 | -3.82 | -$413 |
| PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | 11.51 | 346,532 | -3.12 | -$337 |
| PUD No 1 of Grays Harbor County | 12.52 | 39,881 | -2.12 | -$229 |
| PUD No 3 of Mason County | 13.79 | 33,975 | -0.84 | -$91 |
| Puget Sound Energy Inc (this page) | 14.63 | 1,091,599 | — | — |
12 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Puget Sound Energy. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Puget Sound Energy customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Puget Sound Energy customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Puget Sound Energy premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit | PUD No 1 of Douglas County | 3.15 | +$1,240 |
| Whatcom | PUD No 1 of Douglas County | 3.15 | +$1,240 |
| King | PUD No 1 of Chelan County | 3.67 | +$1,184 |
| Kittitas | PUD No 1 of Chelan County | 3.67 | +$1,184 |
| Pierce | Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co | 8.32 | +$682 |
| Thurston | PUD No 1 of Lewis County | 9.48 | +$557 |
| Kitsap | Peninsula Light Company | 10.51 | +$446 |
| Island | PUD No 1 of Snohomish County | 11.51 | +$337 |
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 | 13.30 | 14.63 | +10.1% |
| Residential customers | 1,077,406 | 1,091,599 | +1.3% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Washington electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Puget Sound Energy bill
Washington is a regulated retail market — Puget Sound Energy 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 · King · Kitsap · Kittitas · Pierce · Skagit · Thurston · Whatcom
Head-to-head comparisons
- Puget Sound Energy Inc vs City of Seattle
- Puget Sound Energy Inc vs PUD No 1 of Snohomish County
- Puget Sound Energy Inc vs City of Tacoma
Questions people ask
- Is Puget Sound Energy Inc more expensive than other Washington utilities?
- Puget Sound Energy Inc customers paid an average 14.63 cents/kWh in 2024 — 23% above the Washington volume-weighted average of 11.91 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Puget Sound Energy Inc?
- 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 Puget Sound Energy Inc have?
- 1,091,599 residential customers in Washington in 2024 across 8 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.