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Bellingham Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Bellingham

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Bellingham, WA is 9.46¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Bellingham

^ The average residential electricity rate in Bellingham, WA is 10.36¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Bellingham

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Bellingham, WA is 3.78¢/kWh.[1]

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Bellingham, WA Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Bellingham


  • Commercial Electricity in Bellingham
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Bellingham is 9.46¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Bellingham is 23.18% greater than the Washington average rate of 7.68¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Bellingham is 6.24% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Bellingham


  • Residential Electricity in Bellingham
    • The average residential electricity rate in Bellingham is 10.36¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Bellingham is 21.45% greater than the Washington average rate of 8.53¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Bellingham is 12.79% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Bellingham


  • Industrial Electricity in Bellingham
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Bellingham is 3.78¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Bellingham is 8.47% less than the Washington average rate of 4.13¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Bellingham is 43.33% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
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Washington Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Washington


  • Commercial electricity rates in WA [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Washington is 7.68¢/kWh, which ranks 49th in the nation and is 23.89% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in WA [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Washington averages 6,844 kWh/month, which ranks 12th in the nation and is 9.71% greater than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in WA [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Washington is $525, which ranks 28th in the nation and is 16.53% less than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Washington


  • Residential electricity rates in Washington [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Washington is 8.53¢/kWh, which ranks 50th in the nation and is 28.2% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in WA [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Washington averages 1,037 kWh/month, which ranks 18th in the nation and is 14.84% greater than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in WA [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Washington is $88, which ranks 41st in the nation and is 17.76% less than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Washington


  • Industrial electricity rates in Washington [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Washington is 4.13¢/kWh, which ranks 51st in the nation and is 38.08% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in WA [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Washington averages 82,999 kWh/month, which ranks 32nd in the nation and is 26% less than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in WA [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Washington is $3,427, which ranks 44th in the nation and is 54.2% less than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham, WA Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Bellingham, WA


    • Household income: The city of Bellingham has a median household income of $50,184, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Bellingham is approximately 20 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 5.9 percent of Bellingham households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Washington is about $88/month, ranking 41st in the U.S. and 17.76% less than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: Bellingham vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Bellingham

About Bellingham

Bellingham is a city located in Whatcom County in the state of Washington, and has a population of approximately 80,885.[6]

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More about Bellingham utilities

For more information about Bellingham electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

In 2011, space cooling accounted for approximately 19 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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