WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
San Juan Island
Washington
Washington
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Juan Island
January
$220highestFebruary
$188March
$173April
$155May
$156June
$138July
$129lowestAugust
$139September
$140October
$165November
$162December
$181Carbon Emissions
293 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,371 kWh
San Juan Island's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, and Coal. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 62% of San Juan Island's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 18%. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in San Juan Island. Wind provides 7% of the energy in San Juan Island. Coal provides 4% of the energy in San Juan Island.
62%
Hydroelectric
18%
Natural Gas
9%
Nuclear
7%
Wind
4%
Coal
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
$13,507
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
16 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in San Juan Island 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.
Orcas Power & Light Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Use Service | TOU | 5¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 12¢ to 16¢ |
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