Washington electric bills: $120/month (August 2026)
Washington households paid an average of $120 a month for electricity in August 2026, based on U.S. Energy Information Administration data. That is 4.3% higher than August 2025, and it ranks Washington 2nd of 51 from the lowest average bill.
How much is the average electric bill in Washington?
Washington homes paid 14.63¢/kWh in August 2026 and used 819 kWh, below the U.S. average of 1,152 kWh. The average bill was $120. Enter your own figures below.
How have Washington electricity prices changed?
Washington's price was 10.41¢/kWh in September 2021 and was 40.5% higher in August 2026. It bottomed at 9.94¢/kWh in January 2022 and peaked at 14.95¢/kWh in May 2026.
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| Month | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 13.80¢/kWh |
| Oct 2025 | 14.07¢/kWh |
| Nov 2025 | 13.86¢/kWh |
| Dec 2025 | 13.35¢/kWh |
| Jan 2026 | 13.80¢/kWh |
| Feb 2026 | 14.10¢/kWh |
| Mar 2026 | 14.39¢/kWh |
| Apr 2026 | 14.36¢/kWh |
| May 2026 | 14.95¢/kWh |
| Jun 2026 | 14.91¢/kWh |
| Jul 2026 | 14.71¢/kWh |
| Aug 2026 | 14.63¢/kWh |
Source: EIA, residential electricity data, Sep 2025–Aug 2026
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| Month | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | 10.41¢/kWh |
| Oct 2021 | 10.39¢/kWh |
| Nov 2021 | 10.22¢/kWh |
| Dec 2021 | 10.09¢/kWh |
| Jan 2022 | 9.94¢/kWh |
| Feb 2022 | 10.04¢/kWh |
| Mar 2022 | 10.14¢/kWh |
| Apr 2022 | 10.14¢/kWh |
| May 2022 | 10.37¢/kWh |
| Jun 2022 | 10.52¢/kWh |
| Jul 2022 | 10.45¢/kWh |
| Aug 2022 | 10.41¢/kWh |
| Sep 2022 | 10.60¢/kWh |
| Oct 2022 | 10.62¢/kWh |
| Nov 2022 | 10.34¢/kWh |
| Dec 2022 | 10.04¢/kWh |
| Jan 2023 | 10.49¢/kWh |
| Feb 2023 | 10.71¢/kWh |
| Mar 2023 | 10.79¢/kWh |
| Apr 2023 | 10.95¢/kWh |
| May 2023 | 11.16¢/kWh |
| Jun 2023 | 11.21¢/kWh |
| Jul 2023 | 11.15¢/kWh |
| Aug 2023 | 11.14¢/kWh |
| Sep 2023 | 11.38¢/kWh |
| Oct 2023 | 11.33¢/kWh |
| Nov 2023 | 11.07¢/kWh |
| Dec 2023 | 10.98¢/kWh |
| Jan 2024 | 11.07¢/kWh |
| Feb 2024 | 11.38¢/kWh |
| Mar 2024 | 11.70¢/kWh |
| Apr 2024 | 11.82¢/kWh |
| May 2024 | 12.14¢/kWh |
| Jun 2024 | 12.31¢/kWh |
| Jul 2024 | 12.04¢/kWh |
| Aug 2024 | 12.16¢/kWh |
| Sep 2024 | 12.39¢/kWh |
| Oct 2024 | 12.48¢/kWh |
| Nov 2024 | 12.37¢/kWh |
| Dec 2024 | 11.85¢/kWh |
| Jan 2025 | 11.80¢/kWh |
| Feb 2025 | 12.50¢/kWh |
| Mar 2025 | 12.64¢/kWh |
| Apr 2025 | 13.04¢/kWh |
| May 2025 | 13.67¢/kWh |
| Jun 2025 | 13.63¢/kWh |
| Jul 2025 | 13.47¢/kWh |
| Aug 2025 | 13.65¢/kWh |
| Sep 2025 | 13.80¢/kWh |
| Oct 2025 | 14.07¢/kWh |
| Nov 2025 | 13.86¢/kWh |
| Dec 2025 | 13.35¢/kWh |
| Jan 2026 | 13.80¢/kWh |
| Feb 2026 | 14.10¢/kWh |
| Mar 2026 | 14.39¢/kWh |
| Apr 2026 | 14.36¢/kWh |
| May 2026 | 14.95¢/kWh |
| Jun 2026 | 14.91¢/kWh |
| Jul 2026 | 14.71¢/kWh |
| Aug 2026 | 14.63¢/kWh |
Source: EIA, residential electricity data, Sep 2021–Aug 2026
How does Washington compare with other states?
Washington ranked 2nd of 51, 42.6% lower than the U.S. average of $209 in August 2026. Oregon averaged $135 and Idaho $137.
| Rank | State | Avg. bill | ¢/kWh | kWh/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $118 | 14.43 | 821 |
| 2 | Washington | $120 | 14.63 | 819 |
| 3 | Montana | $122 | 15.57 | 784 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $130 | 13.31 | 979 |
| 5 | Oregon | $135 | 15.92 | 847 |
| … | ||||
| 47 | Oklahoma | $251 | 14.82 | 1,696 |
| 48 | Alabama | $254 | 16.33 | 1,555 |
| 49 | Texas | $266 | 15.91 | 1,670 |
| 50 | Arizona | $269 | 15.05 | 1,789 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $269 | 47.18 | 570 |
1 = lowest average monthly bill. 50 states and DC.
What is behind Washington's electric bills?
- Winter is the peak: $175 in January 2026, while the lowest month was September 2025 at $102.
- The price has risen 40.5% in five years, a reminder that low-price states can still see large increases.
- Annual total: $1,579.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the average electric bill in Washington?
The average residential electric bill in Washington was $120 a month in August 2026, based on EIA data. That assumes the state's average use of 819 kWh at 14.63¢/kWh. Because use changes with the seasons, the average over the 12 months to August 2026 is a steadier guide: $132 a month.
How much does electricity cost in Washington?
Residential customers in Washington paid an average of 14.63¢/kWh in August 2026, 7.2% higher than a year earlier.
Is electricity in Washington more expensive than the U.S. average?
In August 2026 the average Washington electric bill was $120, 42.6% lower than the U.S. average of $209. Washington ranked 2nd of 51 from the lowest average bill (the 50 states and the District of Columbia).
How much electricity does a typical Washington home use?
A typical residential customer in Washington used 819 kWh in August 2026, calculated as total residential sales divided by the number of residential customers reported to EIA.
How much does a Washington household spend on electricity in a year?
Adding up the last 12 monthly average bills gives about $1,579 a year for a typical Washington household (12 months to August 2026). The highest month was January 2026 at $175; the lowest was September 2025 at $102.
Methodology, sources and updates
The average bill is the EIA average residential price multiplied by average monthly use per residential customer. EIA's price is residential revenue divided by kWh sold, so the fixed customer charges utilities bill are already spread across every kWh; your own fixed charge, rate plan and taxes can differ. Read the full methodology.
- U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Electricity retail sales to ultimate customers, residential sector (Forms EIA-861M, EIA-861), data period August 2026
- EIA Open Data API v2, electricity/retail-sales, data period August 2026
- — Updated with EIA data for August 2026.
- — Updated with EIA residential retail sales data for July 2026.
General information based on public data, not financial advice. Your own bill depends on your utility, rate plan, fixed charge, use and any taxes added to it. Spotted an error? Tell us and we will correct it publicly.