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
$252highestFebruary
$196March
$158April
$150May
$123June
$118lowestJuly
$124August
$122September
$122October
$134November
$166December
$188Carbon Emissions
279 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,306 kWh
University Place's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, and Coal. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of University Place's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 18%. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in University Place. Wind provides 7% of the energy in University Place. Coal provides 4% of the energy in University Place.
62%
Hydroelectric
18%
Natural Gas
9%
Nuclear
7%
Wind
4%
Coal
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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Clothes Dryers | $225 | Texas Gas Service | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Tillamook People's Utility District | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $30 | 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 |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Lakewood | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fife - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - Collectively Metered Apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of University Place | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Lakewood - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of University Place - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 9¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Steilacoom | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fircrest | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Fircrest - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service - Schedule A-1 - City of Fife | Fixed | 8¢ |
| RS - Schedule A-1 - City of Steilacoom - collectively metered apartments | Fixed | 8¢ |
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