Thurston County, Washington Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Thurston County, Washington Electricity Overview
Thurston County generates 1.37 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 987th highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for production per capita.
Thurston County emits 1,209.89 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 1,375.96.
Ranking 4th in wind power production in the state out of 39 counties, Thurston County has a total yield of 408,889 megawatt hours from wind power.
Thurston County is the 6th highest county out of 39 counties in Washington for electricity production from wind per capita, averaging 1.37 megawatt hours per citizen generated from wind turbines.
Thurston County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 1.37 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
After a 10.99% rise in power generated by wind, Thurston County's total electric production is now 100.00% wind powered.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,387,870 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.34 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
408,889 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
408,889 MWh
Production per Capita
1.37 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
361,465,233 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,209.89 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Olympia
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Rates and Production Categories
Olympia Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.38¢ per kWh
- 0.23% lower than last month
- 7.39% higher than April last year
- 21.4% higher than the Washington average
- 14.97% lower than the US average
- 606th in the state out of 625 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 130 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 12,888th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,415 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,933 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
13.68¢ per kWh
- 0.61% higher than last month
- 12.18% higher than April last year
- 21.23% higher than the Washington average
- 15.12% lower than the US average
- 606th in the state out of 625 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 58 since April last year
- 10,212th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 128 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,623 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$117.7 per month
- 18.01% lower than last month
- 5.14% lower than April last year
- 9.69% higher than the Washington average
- 4.39% higher than the US average
- 409th in the state out of 625 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 8 since April last year
- 20,992nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,648 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,761 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$119.14 per month
- 0.44% lower than last month
- 5.39% higher than April last year
- 11.1% higher than the Washington average
- 12.45% lower than the US average
- 400th in the state out of 625 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since April last year
- 10,002nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 171 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,822 since April last year
Olympia, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Olympia's residential electricity rate is 13.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.12% below the average US price of 16.12 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Olympia residents average 1,375.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 72nd worst in Washington out of 645 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 75,098,552.54 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Olympia must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Olympia
Olympia residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Olympia, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | BUNDLED | 13.74 | 119.22 | 11,260,659.98 | 1,547,420,406 |
Zips with electric coverage in Olympia, Washington include: 98501, 98503, 98502, 98512, 98516, 98506
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Lacey, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Lacey's residential electricity rate is 13.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.12% below the average US price of 16.12 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Lacey residents average 1,375.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 6th worst in Washington out of 645 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 72,336,999.66 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Lacey must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lacey
Lacey residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lacey, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | BUNDLED | 13.74 | 119.22 | 11,260,659.98 | 1,547,420,406 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lacey, Washington include: 98501, 98503, 98513, 98516, 98506
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Tumwater, WA Electricity Overview
On average, Tumwater's residential electricity rate is 13.68 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.12% below the average US price of 16.12 cents. Puget Sound Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Tumwater residents average 1,375.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity consumption, which ranks them 489th worst in Washington out of 645 in this category. This comes to a total pollution amount of 34,199,500.24 kilograms. With no electricity production happening within the city, electricity providers who service Tumwater must import all of the megawatt hours they consume every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tumwater
Tumwater residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tumwater, Washington
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy | BUNDLED | 13.74 | 119.22 | 11,260,659.98 | 1,547,420,406 |
Zips with electric coverage in Tumwater, Washington include: 98501, 98502, 98512
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Electricity Production in Thurston County, Washington
Power Plants in Thurston County, Washington
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skookumchuck Wind FacilityTransAlta (100.00%) | Thurston County | WA | Wind | 408,889 |
Thurston County, Washington Details
Thurston County residents average 1,209.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, which ranks them 2837th worst in the nation in this category. A total of 361,465,233.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. Over 100.00% of electricity in Thurston County comes from generation using Wind. Thurston County is home to one power generation plant.
Providers In Each City in Thurston County:
- Bucoda, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Lacey, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Olympia, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Rainier, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Tenino, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Tumwater, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
- Yelm, Washington:
- Puget Sound Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Thurston County, Washington?
There are 2 electricity providers serving consumers in Thurston County, Washington.
How many power plants are within Thurston County, Washington?
There is one active electricity plant in Thurston County, Washington
Which electricity companies offer service in Thurston County, Washington?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puget Sound Energy | 56,922 |
| 2 | Grays Harbor PUD | 284 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Thurston County, Washington?
By total customer count, Puget Sound Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Thurston County, Washington.
