Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Washington
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Washington. With an average electricity rate of 12.5¢/kWh and 3.5 peak sun hours per day, Washington homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Seattle
12.8¢/kWh · 3.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $128/mo · Seattle City Light
Spokane
11.5¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $118/mo · Avista Utilities
Tacoma
12¢/kWh · 3.4h sun/day
Avg bill: $120/mo · Tacoma Power
Vancouver
12.5¢/kWh · 3.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $122/mo · Clark Public Utilities
Bellevue
13¢/kWh · 3.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $135/mo · Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Kent
12.5¢/kWh · 3.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $122/mo · Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Everett
12¢/kWh · 3.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $118/mo · Snohomish County PUD
About Electricity Costs in Washington
Washington residents pay an average of 12.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $125. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Washington could spend an estimated $54,262 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 3.5 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Washington is a viable state for residential solar installations.
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