WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Des Moines
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Des Moines
January
$222highestFebruary
$190March
$149April
$141May
$119June
$117lowestJuly
$120August
$119September
$120October
$137November
$169December
$179Carbon Emissions
250 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,172 kWh
Des Moines's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, Nuclear, Coal, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Des Moines's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 14%. Wind provides 11% of the energy in Des Moines. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Des Moines. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Des Moines. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Des Moines.
62%
Hydroelectric
14%
Natural Gas
11%
Wind
9%
Nuclear
3%
Coal
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
981 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,006
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
17 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Des Moines 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 |
| 7 (Residential Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| 327 (Residential Time of Use 3-tier Pilot) | TOU | 8¢ to 32¢ |
| 12 (Residential & Farm Large Demand General Service) | Fixed | 7¢ |
| 7A (Master Metered Residential Service - Single or Three Phase) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| 11 (Residential & Farm Small General Service) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| 10 (Residential and Farm Primary General Service) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Single Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| 317 (Residential Time of Use with Peak Time Rebate Pilot) | TOU | 11¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential & Farm General Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential service single and three phase | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| 307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot) | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Three Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
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