links

learn more about how your electricity
is managed and delivered

 

Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission

State regulator of electrical utilities in WA. A good resource to learn about how power is created and distributed in Washington state.

 

If you are not in Washington, you can find your state agency here.

Puget Sound Energy (PSE)

Utility provider serving much of Western Washington.

Seattle City Lights

Electrical provider to the City of Seattle.

Snohomish PUD

Snohomish PUD supplies power to Snohomish County and Camano Island.

If you are not a customer of one of these utilities, you may find your provider here.

electricity costs

In the past, electricity was priced at a fixed rate regardless of when it was used. But that's changing, smart meters mean that time-of-use pricing is coming to your electric bill. This means your utility will charge different prices at different times depending on the demand during times of the day.

 

rebate and promotions

There are a number of programs created to encourage energy conservation and electric vehicle usage.

Puget Sound Energy (PSE)

Rebates for energy saving devices.

Seattle City Lights

Rebates for energy saving devices.

Snohomish PUD

Rebates for energy saving devices.

Washington State tax breaks

To encourage electrical vehicle adoption and usage, the legislature has created tax breaks to reduce the burden of purchasing and installing an EV charger.