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Electricity in
College Place

Washington

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The State of Electricity in College Place

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

Average monthly bill

January

$270highest

February

$184

March

$141

April

$130

May

$114

June

$106lowest

July

$126

August

$113

September

$110

October

$118

November

$162

December

$192

Carbon Emissions

266 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,244 kWh

Where does College Place’s electricity come from?

College Place's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, and Coal. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of College Place's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 18%. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in College Place. Wind provides 7% of the energy in College Place. Coal provides 4% of the energy in College Place.

62%

Hydroelectric

18%

Natural Gas

9%

Nuclear

7%

Wind

4%

Coal

Solar energy in College Place

The state of solar in College Place

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,155

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

15 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in College 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in College Place

incentivesavingsutility 
Heat Pump Water HeatersUp to $600Pacific PowerSee Details
Clothes Dryers$750Pacific PowerSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) SystemsUp to $1,800Pacific PowerSee Details
Heat Pump Water HeatersTier 2 $600Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Refrigerators (purchase)up to $50Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Sealing and Insulation ProductsFrom $0.07-$0.94 per sq.ft.Pacific PowerSee Details
Smart Thermostats$50Pacific PowerSee Details
Clothes Washers$50Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Heat Pump Water Heaterstier 1 $400Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Light BulbsUp to $4Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single PackageUp to $3,250Pacific PowerSee Details
Light BulbsUp to $13Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Light Fixtures$10Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)Up to $20Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Smart Thermostats$50Pacific PowerSee Details
Light BulbsUp to $3Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Heat Pump Water Heaterstier 2 & above $550Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package$62/tonPacific PowerSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single PackageUp to $93Pacific PowerSee Details
Heat Pump Water HeatersTier 2 $200Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Heat Pump Water HeatersTier 1 $300Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Heat Pump Water Heaterstier 1 $175Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Light Bulbs$10Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)Up to $20Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Sealing and Insulation ProductsUp to $750Pacific PowerSee Details
Heat Pump Water HeatersUp to $550Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Clothes WashersUp to $62Pacific PowerSee Details
Light FixturesUp to $10Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Windows, Doors, and SkylightsUp to $10.00 per sq.ft.Pacific PowerSee Details
Heat Pump Water HeatersUp to $900Pacific PowerSee Details
Smart Thermostats$100Pacific PowerSee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split SystemsUp to $93Pacific PowerSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems$62/tonPacific PowerSee Details
Light Fixtures$10Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)Up to $20Rocky Mountain Power, Inc.See Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split SystemsUp to $100Pacific PowerSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems$1,000Pacific PowerSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) SystemsUp to $3,500Pacific PowerSee Details

Utilities in College Place

Pacific Power - Washington

Pacific Power - Washington Rates

Pacific Power - Washington has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service - Multi-Family HomeFixed9¢ to 10¢
Residential Service - Multi-Family Home - Time of UseTOU8¢ to 13¢
Residential Service - Single-Family Home - Time of UseTOU8¢ to 13¢
Residential Service - Single-Family HomeFixed9¢ to 10¢

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