WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Birch Bay
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Birch Bay
January
$234February
$256highestMarch
$180April
$159May
$150June
$133lowestJuly
$136August
$138September
$134October
$159November
$191December
$204Carbon Emissions
137 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,197 kWh
Birch Bay's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Wind, Nuclear, Natural Gas, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 76% of Birch Bay's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 9%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Birch Bay. Natural Gas provides 6% of the energy in Birch Bay. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Birch Bay.
76%
Hydroelectric
9%
Wind
8%
Nuclear
6%
Natural Gas
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,624
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
17 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Birch Bay can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Puget Sound Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use 3-tier with Super Off-Peak | TOU | 12¢ to 55¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 15¢ to 58¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use with Peak Time Rebate | TOU | 17¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential & Farm General Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 19¢ |
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