Puget Sound Energy Electricity Rates
Puget Sound Energy residential customers pay an average of 14.6¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $128.07 per month — 23% above the Washington state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
14.6¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
$128.07
per month, residential
+23%
11.9¢/kWh state avg
What a Puget Sound Energy bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at Puget Sound Energy's effective 14.6¢/kWh rate vs the Washington average of 11.9¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | Puget Sound Energy | WA average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $73.15 | $59.50 |
| 750 kWh | $109.73 | $89.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $146.30 | $119.00 |
| 1,250 kWh | $182.88 | $148.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $219.45 | $178.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $292.60 | $238.00 |
Find what drives your Puget Sound Energy bill
Rates and averages explain the price of a kilowatt-hour, not how many you use. A plug-in energy meter logs what one corded 120 V appliance really draws over a week. A whole-home monitor logs every circuit at once, so the biggest loads on your own bill show up by name — its sensors clip on inside the panel, which is work for an electrician if that isn't you.
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Plug-in power meter
P3 International Kill A Watt P4400
Best for: Measuring what one plug-in appliance really uses
Whole-home energy monitor
Emporia Vue 3 Home Energy Monitor (16 circuit sensors)
Best for: Measuring hardwired and 240 V loads, or every circuit at once
EV charging cost on Puget Sound Energy
Rate is pre-filled to Puget Sound Energy's 14.6¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
Frequently asked questions
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Think your Puget Sound Energy bill is too high?
Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.