Electricity rates in 98231 — Blaine, WA
Homes in ZIP 98231 pay about 20.7¢ per kWh (Puget Sound Energy Inc., Jan–Aug 2026). The Washington average is 14.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 20.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 98231 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving Whatcom
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in WA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy Inc. Investor Owned · serves Whatcom | 20.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $128 | 1,091,599 |
| City of Blaine (WA) Municipal · serves Whatcom | 8.4¢ 2024 | $155 | 3,884 |
| City of Sumas (WA) Municipal · serves Whatcom | 8.0¢ 2024 | $223 | 992 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Whatcom; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Washington price trend
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.
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 about 98231
How much does electricity cost in 98231?
About 20.7¢ per kWh for homes (Puget Sound Energy Inc., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $186.
Who is the electric utility for 98231?
Puget Sound Energy Inc. serves Whatcom (EIA service territory), with about 1,091,599 residential customers in Washington; 2 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in WA getting more expensive?
The Washington residential average was 14.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.