Electricity rates in Seattle, WA
Seattle (population 784,777) is served by Seattle City Light. A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, Schedule RSC, pays about $136 a month, 14.67¢ per kWh all-in: 3% above the Washington average of the last 12 months.
Utility Seattle City LightPopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to August 2026
Typical all-in priceSchedule RSC
Seattle City Light plans for a Seattle home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule RSCChecked | $136/mo | 14.67 | Same price all day | $37/mo |
Typical bill: average Washington use of 927 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full Seattle City Light tariff details and sources.
Seattle electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Seattle, WA?
Seattle City Light serves Seattle, according to Seattle City Light - Media Information (seattle.gov). The name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Seattle?
On Seattle City Light’s Schedule RSC plan, a typical Washington home using 927 kWh a month pays about 14.67¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $136 a month. The Washington average over the last 12 months was 14.20¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Seattle?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $37 a month on Seattle City Light’s Schedule RSC plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $209 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
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Utility for Seattle: Seattle City Light - Media Information (seattle.gov). Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the Seattle City Light page.