WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Lake Tapps
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lake Tapps
January
$252highestFebruary
$194March
$154April
$149May
$122June
$117lowestJuly
$123August
$121September
$122October
$133November
$166December
$187Carbon Emissions
261 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,224 kWh
Lake Tapps's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, Coal, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of Lake Tapps's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 19%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Lake Tapps. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Lake Tapps. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Lake Tapps. Solar provides 1% of the energy in Lake Tapps.
58%
Hydroelectric
19%
Natural Gas
10%
Nuclear
8%
Wind
4%
Coal
1%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
860 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,410
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
18 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lake Tapps 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¢ |
| 7 (Residential Service - Single Phase) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| 327 (Residential Time of Use 3-tier Pilot) | TOU | 8¢ to 32¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Three Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| 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¢ |
| 12 (Residential & Farm Large Demand General Service) | Fixed | 7¢ |
| 8 (Residential & Farm General Service - Three Phase) | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| 7A (Master Metered Residential Service - Single or Three Phase) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Of-Use (Single Phase) | TOU | 9¢ to 34¢ |
| Residential service single and three phase | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| 307 (Residential Time of Use Pilot) | TOU | 9¢ to 35¢ |
| 10 (Residential and Farm Primary General Service) | Fixed | 6¢ |
| 11 (Residential & Farm Small General Service) | Fixed | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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