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Who’s my electric company?

Your electric company is
Seattle City Light.

Moving checklist

How to set up electricity
when you move

Start a week or two before you move in.

  1. Find your electric company

    Look up your new address above.

  2. Pick a start date

    Use the day you get your keys.

  3. Open the account

    Have your ID ready. You may need a deposit.

  4. Stop the old service

    End it the day after you move out.

Want us to do it? Public Grid sets it up for free.

Set up my electricity

No address yet?

Other ways to find
your electric company

  • A recent bill

    Ask your landlord or the last tenant.

  • The meter

    It often shows the company’s name.

  • Your leasing office

    Ask which company serves the building.

  • Your state’s utility map

    Many states post one online.

Who does what

Electric company vs. electricity supplier

You can’t choose your electric company. In 14 states and DC, you can often choose your supplier.

  • Electricity supplier

    Supply charges: the electricity itself. Usually your electric company sells it too.

  • Electric company

    Delivery charges: the poles and wires that bring it to your home.

FAQ

Questions about finding your electric company

Usually it’s the electric company that serves your address. In some states, including much of Texas, you can also pick a supplier.

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Find your electric company by state

Each link opens your state’s utility commission.

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