WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Port Townsend
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Port Townsend
January
$200highestFebruary
$185March
$171April
$138May
$144June
$129July
$124lowestAugust
$131September
$131October
$159November
$160December
$173Carbon Emissions
262 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,229 kWh
Port Townsend's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, Coal, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Port Townsend's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 19%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Port Townsend. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Port Townsend. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Port Townsend. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Port Townsend.
58%
Hydroelectric
19%
Natural Gas
10%
Nuclear
8%
Wind
4%
Coal
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
$14,623
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
17 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Port Townsend 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 single and three phase | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Single Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential & Farm General Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 14¢ |
| 12 (Residential & Farm Large Demand General Service) | Fixed | 7¢ |
| 317 (Residential Time of Use with Peak Time Rebate Pilot) | TOU | 11¢ to 21¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Three Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| 327 (Residential Time of Use 3-tier Pilot) | TOU | 8¢ to 32¢ |
| 7A (Master Metered Residential Service - Single or Three Phase) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| 11 (Residential & Farm Small General Service) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| 10 (Residential and Farm Primary General Service) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| 307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot) | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
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