The value of public power
What does having public power mean for you?
> Local priorities
- Governed by a three-person Commission, composed of three elected individuals who live in our service territory.
- You have a voice! Commission meetings are always open to the public.
- Most employees live in our service territory.
> Community values
- Our rates are based on cost, not profit – We reinvest money back into our infrastructure to better serve you.
- We have bill assistance programs to help those in need.
> Environmental Commitment
- Most of our electricity is generated by hydropower.
- We offer energy efficiency programs and services to customers to help save energy and money!
Rates are based on cost, not profit
- The biggest expense for your PUD is purchasing power to serve our customers.
Your electricity is a great value!
| 2015 | 2025 | Increase | ||
| Eggs (1 dozen) | $1.28 | $4.49 | 251% | |
| Ground Beef (1 lb.) | $2.53 | $6.14 | 143% | |
| Oranges (1 lb.) | $0.80 | $1.44 | 80% | |
| Chicken (1 lb.) | $1.04 | $2.06 | 98% | |
| Electricity Bill (US, per month)* | $90 | $180 | 100% | |
| Electricity Bill (PUD, per month)* | $94.51 | $127.43 | 35% | |
| Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. *Typical, based on 1,000 kWh of usage per month. | ||||
Our rates are among the lowest in the region
This chart compares residential bills from other regional utilities (average rates, as of Feb. 9, 2026; includes customer charges where applicable).
| Puget Sound Energy | $187.71 |
| Seattle City Light | $143.07 |
| Grays Harbor | $127.00 |
| Klickitat | $126.53 |
| Portland General Electric | $120.10 |
| Snohomish PUD | $111.18 |
| Tacoma Power | $110.30 |
| Clark PUD | $101.46 |
| Cowlitz PUD | $96.50 |
Assumptions: 938 kWh per month, weighted average of summer/winter rates if applicable. *Assumes small-level base charge at rates effective April 1, 2025.
Did you know?
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