WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Tacoma

Washington

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The State of Electricity in Tacoma

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Tacoma

Average monthly bill

January

$226highest

February

$193

March

$152

April

$140

May

$118

June

$117lowest

July

$120

August

$119

September

$119

October

$138

November

$171

December

$181

Carbon Emissions

252 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,182 kWh

Where does Tacoma’s electricity come from?

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 energy in Tacoma

The state of solar in Tacoma

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Tacoma

incentivesavingsutility 
Clothes Washers$30Tillamook People's Utility DistrictSee Details
Clothes Dryers$50Tillamook People's Utility DistrictSee Details
Clothes Dryers$225Texas Gas ServiceSee Details

Utilities in Tacoma

Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light CoLakeview Light & PowerParkland Light & Water CompanyPuget Sound Energy IncTacoma Public UtilitiesTown of Ruston

Tacoma Public Utilities Rates

Tacoma Public Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - City of FircrestFixed
Residential Service - Schedule A-1 - City of FifeFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - City of University PlaceFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - City of University Place - collectively metered apartmentsFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - Collectively Metered ApartmentsFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - City of LakewoodFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Steilacoom - collectively metered apartmentsFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Lakewood - collectively metered apartmentsFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fircrest - collectively metered apartmentsFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fife - collectively metered apartmentsFixed
RS - Schedule A-1 - City of SteilacoomFixed

Town of Ruston Rates

Town of Ruston has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Rate Schedule - Senior Disabled low income residential rateFixed

Puget Sound Energy Inc Rates

Puget Sound Energy Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
7A (Master Metered Residential Service - Single or Three Phase)Fixed8¢ to 10¢
307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot)TOU9¢ to 35¢
7 (Residential Service - Three Phase)Fixed11¢ to 13¢
10 (Residential and Farm Primary General Service)Fixed
Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Single Phase)TOU9¢ to 34¢
Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Three Phase)TOU9¢ to 34¢
317 (Residential Time of Use with Peak Time Rebate Pilot)TOU11¢ to 21¢
327 (Residential Time of Use 3-tier Pilot)TOU8¢ to 32¢
Residential service single and three phaseFixed14¢ to 16¢
8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Single Phase)Fixed11¢ to 11¢
Residential & Farm General ServiceFixed14¢ to 14¢
12 (Residential & Farm Large Demand General Service)Fixed
8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Three Phase)Fixed10¢ to 10¢
7 (Residential Service - Single Phase)Fixed12¢ to 14¢
11 (Residential & Farm Small General Service)Fixed8¢ to 10¢

Parkland Light & Water Company Rates

Parkland Light & Water Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential RateFixed

Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co Rates

Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service Single and Three PhaseFixed

Lakeview Light & Power Rates

Lakeview Light & Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate Type
Residential Master-Meter < 60 kVA (Tier 1)Fixed
Residential Single Meter RateFixed
Residential Master-Meter > 200 kVA (Tier 3)Fixed
Residential Master-Meter 60 to 200 kVA (Tier 2)Fixed

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