Equivalent to $0.1471 per kWh · July 2026 residential average
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Source and update date
U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, Form EIA-861M. Data period: July 2026. Release date: September 24, 2026. Status: preliminary.
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Utility coverage in Washington
2 tracked provider profiles; 2 calculator-ready.
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy electric service territory
PSE Schedule 327 is a residential time-of-use plan with a year-round 11 p.m.–7 a.m. super off-peak period and seasonal peak/off-peak prices.
Seattle City Light
Seattle city residential rate zone
Seattle City Light’s 2026 residential TOU option uses peak, mid-peak and off-peak periods. CalcuRiver encodes the Seattle city rate zone only; suburban juris…
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This is a state-average energy-cost benchmark, not a utility tariff or complete bill. Utility rate plans, fixed charges, taxes, riders and time-of-use schedules can change the actual amount.
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A · data period 2026-07 · released 2026-09-24 · preliminary.
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