WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Ames Lake
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ames Lake
January
$208highestFebruary
$177March
$139April
$131May
$111June
$109lowestJuly
$112August
$111September
$112October
$128November
$158December
$167Carbon Emissions
250 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,172 kWh
Ames Lake's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, and Coal. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Ames Lake's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 18%. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Ames Lake. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Ames Lake. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Ames Lake.
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.
501 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,673
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
19 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ames Lake 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 & Farm General Service | Fixed | 14¢ to 14¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| 307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot) | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
| 317 (Residential Time of Use with Peak Time Rebate Pilot) | TOU | 11¢ to 21¢ |
| 11 (Residential & Farm Small General Service) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential service single and three phase | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| 327 (Residential Time of Use 3-tier Pilot) | TOU | 8¢ to 32¢ |
| 10 (Residential and Farm Primary General Service) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Single Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| 12 (Residential & Farm Large Demand General Service) | Fixed | 7¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Three Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| 7A (Master Metered Residential Service - Single or Three Phase) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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