EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

PUD No 1 of Benton County electricity rates

PUD No 1 of Benton County (political subdivision) residential customers paid about 8.8¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $107 for 1,220 kWh a month.

Avg. home price8.8¢per kWh
Residential customers50,072WA, 2024
Avg. monthly use1,220kWh
Commercial6.9¢per kWh
Industrial5.6¢per kWh

What a month costs with PUD No 1 of Benton County

500 kWh / month$44
900 kWh / month$79
1,200 kWh / month · avg. use$106

Monthly cost at the average price of 8.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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Washington averageU.S. average
Aug 202614.6¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+7.2%13.7¢
vs. 5 years ago+42.2%10.3¢
Record high14.9¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$120819 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Pacific25.2¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is PUD No 1 of Benton County’s electricity rate?

About 8.8¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average PUD No 1 of Benton County electric bill?

$107 a month in 2024, for an average of 1,220 kWh (EIA-861).

Is PUD No 1 of Benton County cheaper than the Washington average?

Yes: 8.8¢ versus the Washington average of 14.6¢ (Aug 2026).