WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
University Place
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in University Place
January
$279highestFebruary
$229March
$178April
$166May
$135June
$130lowestJuly
$137August
$135September
$135October
$148November
$183December
$208Carbon Emissions
145 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,316 kWh
University Place's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, Nuclear, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 74% of University Place's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 12%. Wind provides 9% of the energy in University Place. Nuclear provides 3% of the energy in University Place. Solar provides 2% of the energy in University Place.
74%
Hydroelectric
12%
Natural Gas
9%
Wind
3%
Nuclear
2%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,016 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,422
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
17 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in University Place 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.
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| Clothes Dryers | $225 | Texas Gas Service | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $30 | Tillamook People's Utility District | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Tillamook People's Utility District | 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 Steilacoom - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of University Place | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fircrest | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fife - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of University Place - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fircrest - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Steilacoom | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Lakewood - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Lakewood | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service - Schedule A-1 - City of Fife | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - Collectively Metered Apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
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