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Setting up utilities in Washington

Here’s how utilities work in Washington, what Washington homes pay, and the cities we cover.

$132

Washington average home bill, per month

14.2¢

Washington average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

How utilities work in Washington

Electric and gas service depends on your address. In some states, you can choose a supplier. Water, sewer and trash providers vary by location.

Who regulates it

The Utilities and Transportation Commission regulates the state’s investor-owned electric companies.

utc.wa.gov (opens utc.wa.gov in a new tab)

Electric

Your electric company is set by your address.

Gas

Your gas company is set by your address.

Water and trash

Water, sewer and trash may come from a local government, a utility district or another provider. Each city page below says who to call.

Main electric companies in Washington

Which one serves you depends on your address.

Washington cities we cover

Each page lists every utility in that city and how to start it.

More Washington cities are on the way. Search your city or zip to see your electric company now.

Sources: Utilities and Transportation Commission, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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