WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Richland

Washington

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The State of Electricity in Richland

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

Average monthly bill

January

$315highest

February

$195

March

$156

April

$130

May

$122

June

$117lowest

July

$147

August

$128

September

$123

October

$132

November

$168

December

$219

Carbon Emissions

293 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,375 kWh

Where does Richland’s electricity come from?

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

62%

Hydroelectric

18%

Natural Gas

9%

Nuclear

7%

Wind

4%

Coal

Solar energy in Richland

The state of solar in Richland

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

983 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,284

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

14 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar

Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Richland 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 Richland

Benton Rural Electric Assn

Benton Rural Electric Assn Rates

Benton Rural Electric Assn has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Residential	Fixed	8¢

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