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Electric bills in Washington

Electricity Rates for Every State in The U.S.

The Average Electricity Rate in the U.S. is 16.68 cents per kilowatt-hour. Hawaii has the highest average electricity rate of 45.25 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Thanks to hydropower, the state enjoys some of the cheapest electricity in the nation, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Washington typically generates more electricity than there is demand in the state, and that excess hydroelectricity is usually sold elsewhere on the western grid.

When your devices are plugged in but not in use, they consume electricity, known as the phantom effect. As a result, unplugging those devices can save electricity. Do not worry about unplugging every gadget; simply plug what you can into a power strip so you can unplug less.

Electric rates in Washington

The average residential electricity rate in Washington is 13 ¢/kWh, which is 27% lower than the national average rate of 18 ¢/kWh.

Chhattisgarh - Chhattisgarh has the lowest commercial electricity tariffs in India. The fixed charge is Rs. 85/kW/month and the energy charge is Rs. 4.28/kWh.

States such as Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana and Telangana performed well across all the parameters. Conversely, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh scored low on most parameters.

Is Washington state going all electric? ›

By 2035, 100% of all new passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks sold in Washington must meet zero-emission requirements, meaning they do not release tailpipe air pollution. These include battery and hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles with at least 50 miles of electric range.

Electricity in the Northwest still is dominated by hydropower, which accounts for about 51 percent of the supply. The amount of hydropower varies with water conditions.

The cost of living in Washington is 17% higher than the national average. Housing is 29% higher than the national average, while utilities are 7% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 13% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 13% higher.

Washington Residential Time of Use plan (Schedule 19)

You can save money by shifting your energy use away from on-peak hours every day during the summer and winter months. From June through September, on-peak hours are 2-10 p.m. For October through May, on-peak hours are 6-8 a.m. and 4-10 p.m.

What costs the most on your electric bill? Heating and cooling are by far the greatest energy users in the home, making up around 40% of your electric bill. Other big users are washers, dryers, ovens, and stoves. Electronic devices like laptops and TVs are usually pretty cheap to run, but of course, it can all add up.

You will find that your electric heat, air conditioner and water heater will typically make up the greatest percentage of your electric bill, so these are the areas in which you may want to concentrate your energy management efforts.

To check how much electricity appliances are actually using in your home, you can use a plug-in power meter. Power meter are available for purchase online or in selected stores. Some brands retail for as little as $20.

Coffee makers. Television sets. Washing machines. Practically every appliance and electronic device you have plugged in at home is using some electricity — and adding to your utility bill — even when it isn't in use or even turned on.