WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Kent

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The State of Electricity in Kent

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

Average monthly bill

January

$222highest

February

$190

March

$149

April

$141

May

$119

June

$117lowest

July

$120

August

$119

September

$120

October

$137

November

$169

December

$179

Carbon Emissions

250 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,172 kWh

Where does Kent’s electricity come from?

Kent's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, Nuclear, Coal, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of Kent's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 14%. Wind provides 11% of the energy in Kent. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Kent. Coal provides 3% of the energy in Kent. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Kent.

62%

Hydroelectric

14%

Natural Gas

11%

Wind

9%

Nuclear

3%

Coal

1%

Solar

Solar energy in Kent

The state of solar in Kent

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

904 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$18,607

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

18 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Kent 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 Kent

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
327 (Residential Time of Use 3-tier Pilot)TOU8¢ to 32¢
7A (Master Metered Residential Service - Single or Three Phase)Fixed8¢ to 10¢
12 (Residential & Farm Large Demand General Service)Fixed
11 (Residential & Farm Small General Service)Fixed8¢ to 10¢
7 (Residential Service - Three Phase)Fixed11¢ to 13¢
Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Single Phase)TOU9¢ to 34¢
Residential & Farm General ServiceFixed14¢ to 14¢
10 (Residential and Farm Primary General Service)Fixed
317 (Residential Time of Use with Peak Time Rebate Pilot)TOU11¢ to 21¢
Residential service single and three phaseFixed14¢ to 16¢
307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot)TOU9¢ to 35¢
8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Single Phase)Fixed11¢ to 11¢
8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Three Phase)Fixed10¢ to 10¢
Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Three Phase)TOU9¢ to 34¢
7 (Residential Service - Single Phase)Fixed12¢ to 14¢

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