WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Black Diamond
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Black Diamond
January
$244highestFebruary
$193March
$155April
$150May
$122June
$118lowestJuly
$123August
$122September
$122October
$133November
$164December
$184Carbon Emissions
275 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,290 kWh
Black Diamond's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, and Coal. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Black Diamond's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 18%. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Black Diamond. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Black Diamond. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Black Diamond.
62%
Hydroelectric
18%
Natural Gas
9%
Nuclear
7%
Wind
4%
Coal
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
625 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,339
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
19 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Black Diamond 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 |
| 7A (Master Metered Residential Service - Single or Three Phase) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Single Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential & Farm General Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 14¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| 12 (Residential & Farm Large Demand General Service) | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Three Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| 317 (Residential Time of Use with Peak Time Rebate Pilot) | TOU | 11¢ to 21¢ |
| 327 (Residential Time of Use 3-tier Pilot) | TOU | 8¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential service single and three phase | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| 10 (Residential and Farm Primary General Service) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| 11 (Residential & Farm Small General Service) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| 307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot) | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
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