WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Tacoma
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Tacoma
January
$226highestFebruary
$193March
$152April
$140May
$118June
$117lowestJuly
$120August
$119September
$119October
$138November
$171December
$181Carbon Emissions
252 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,182 kWh
Tacoma's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, Nuclear, Coal, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Tacoma's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 14%. Wind provides 11% of the energy in Tacoma. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Tacoma. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Tacoma. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Tacoma.
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.
716 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,551
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
17 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Tacoma 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Clothes Washers | $30 | Tillamook People's Utility District | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Tillamook People's Utility District | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $225 | Texas Gas Service | See Details |
Tacoma Public Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fircrest | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service - Schedule A-1 - City of Fife | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of University Place | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of University Place - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - Collectively Metered Apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Lakewood | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Steilacoom - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Lakewood - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fircrest - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fife - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Steilacoom | Fixed | 8¢ |
Town of Ruston has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Rate Schedule - Senior Disabled low income residential rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
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¢ |
| 307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot) | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| 10 (Residential and Farm Primary General Service) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Single Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Three Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Residential & Farm General Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 14¢ |
| 12 (Residential & Farm Large Demand General Service) | Fixed | 7¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| 11 (Residential & Farm Small General Service) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
Parkland Light & Water Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co 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 | 7¢ |
Lakeview Light & Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type |
| Residential Master-Meter < 60 kVA (Tier 1) | Fixed |
| Residential Single Meter Rate | Fixed |
| Residential Master-Meter > 200 kVA (Tier 3) | Fixed |
| Residential Master-Meter 60 to 200 kVA (Tier 2) | Fixed |
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