WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Federal Way

Washington

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The State of Electricity in Federal Way

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

Average monthly bill

January

$217highest

February

$215

March

$165

April

$153

May

$130

June

$126lowest

July

$132

August

$135

September

$129

October

$151

November

$178

December

$196

Carbon Emissions

132 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,158 kWh

Where does Federal Way’s electricity come from?

Federal Way's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Nuclear, and Wind. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 79% of Federal Way's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 8%. Nuclear provides 7% of the energy in Federal Way. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Federal Way.

79%

Hydroelectric

8%

Natural Gas

7%

Nuclear

6%

Wind

Solar energy in Federal Way

The state of solar in Federal Way

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

941 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,930

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 Federal Way 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.

Utilities in Federal Way

Puget Sound Energy Inc

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
Residential & Farm General ServiceFixed14¢ to 14¢
Residential Service Time-of-UseTOU12¢ to 52¢
Residential Service Time-of-Use with Super Off-PeakTOU9¢ to 50¢
8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Single Phase)Fixed11¢ to 11¢
Residential Service Time-of-Use with Peak Time RebateTOU15¢ to 30¢
Residential ServiceFixed15¢ to 17¢

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