Clark Public Utilities electric rates and bill calculator
A Clark Public Utilities bill for 1,000 kWh on the Residential rate is $106.90 in November 2026 (10.7¢ per kWh, before tax). This calculator uses the Clark Public Utilities Residential Electric Service tariff and its riders. Type the kWh from your bill. The result shows each charge on a different line.
- Residential
- Effective: March 1, 2024. The Board of Commissioners approved the rates on January 23, 2024. The electric rates did not change in 2025 or 2026.
- Last checked: October 16, 2026
Current Clark Public Utilities electricity rates
A Clark Public Utilities bill for 1,000 kWh on Residential, with all charges, at the rates in effect at our last check on October 16, 2026:
| Billing month | Bill | Average price per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| November | $106.90 | 10.69¢ |
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic service charge | $19.00 per month |
| Energy charge | 8.79¢ per kWh |
The average price includes the base rates and the riders. See all rates and riders, the example bills and the sources.
Average Clark Public Utilities bill
In 2025, the average Clark Public Utilities home that bought its power from Clark Public Utilities used 983 kWh a month and paid $104.50 a month (10.6¢ per kWh). The average for all homes in Washington was $124.41 (945 kWh, 13.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, at the rates of 2025. See the average electric bill in Washington and in each state. To turn the watts of an appliance into dollars, use the electricity cost calculator.
For an apartment: with the EIA average kWh of small homes in the West, a 1-bedroom apartment (447 kWh) costs about $58.29 a month on Residential and a 2-bedroom apartment (663 kWh) about $77.28 (November rates, before taxes). See the apartment electric bill at each utility.
Help paying your Clark Public Utilities bill
- Guarantee of Service Plan (GOSP): A 12-month program that sets a maximum monthly amount you can afford to pay based on your income. Late charges are waived, and any remaining balance is forgiven after you complete the program.
- Operation Warm Heart: Grants to help families in crisis pay their electric heating bills. It is funded by donations from Clark Public Utilities customers.
- Senior Citizen Rate Credit: A yearly credit equal to 75% of the previous year's winter bills (January 1 to April 30), not to exceed $500 annually.
- Limited-Income Weatherization: Free insulation, minor weatherization-related repairs and, in some cases, ductless heat pumps. Run jointly with Clark County.
- Payment arrangements: Customer service can help you set up payment arrangements if you cannot pay your whole bill on time.
See all 5 Clark Public Utilities bill help programs, with who qualifies, how to apply, state energy assistance and the shutoff rules.
EV charging cost on Clark Public Utilities
Charging an electric car for 1,000 miles a month (300 kWh) overnight on weekdays adds this much to a 1,000 kWh November bill:
| Plan | A month | Per 100 miles | Charging period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ResidentialResidential Electric Service | $26.37 | $2.64 | All hours |
Use your own miles, car and charging time in the EV charging cost calculator.
No account needed: Washington rate changes (RSS feed) · all rate changes (RSS feed) · a monthly reminder for your calendar · save your bills in this browser. Each month, the bill comparison shows what 1,000 kWh costs at every utility.
Solar savings on Clark Public Utilities
With the solar output of Vancouver (PVWatts), a 6 kW system makes about 6,715 kWh a year. On a home that uses 1,000 kWh a month, it cuts the yearly bill by:
| Plan | Bill a year without solar | Savings a year |
|---|---|---|
| ResidentialResidential Electric Service | $1,282.80 | $590.24 |
If each solar kWh replaces a kWh bought at the full price within the month (monthly net metering). A lower credit for the power you send to the grid, or a solar fee, makes the savings smaller. Use your own kWh, city and system in the solar savings calculator.
Clark Public Utilities rebates
Clark Public Utilities rebates and energy-saving programs: the page lists heat pumps, smart thermostats, EV chargers, weatherization, water heaters, income-qualified, solar. See also the home energy rebates in Washington. Checked October 22, 2026.
Clark Public Utilities outages, payments and customer service
Official links and phone numbers from the Clark Public Utilities website, checked October 20, 2026. This site is not part of Clark Public Utilities: for an outage or a question about your account, use these links.
- Clark Public Utilities outage map
- Report an outage online
- Report an outage by phone: 360-992-8000
- Customer service: 360-992-3000
- Pay your Clark Public Utilities bill
- Start, stop or move service
If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call Clark Public Utilities at 360-992-8000 or 911.
Terms on this tariff: Basic service charge, Energy charge. See the electric bill glossary.
Do you want solar panels or an electric vehicle? The US solar calculator and the EV charging from solar calculator on ProSolarCalc estimate the savings and the payback. Also read what changed in the federal solar tax credit in 2026. Sri Murugan Systems also makes ProSolarCalc.
Do you have your hourly usage file? Compare Clark Public Utilities plans with your Green Button data.
Why is my Clark Public Utilities bill so high? Check your bill against Clark Public Utilities Residential. See the Clark Public Utilities rate changes. How does Clark Public Utilities compare? See the monthly bill comparison.
What does an appliance cost to run on this tariff? Use the appliance cost tool with Clark Public Utilities Residential.
The rates in this calculator
These values come from the official tariff documents of Clark Public Utilities. The Clark Public Utilities Board of Commissioners approves these tariffs.
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic service charge | $19.00 per month |
| Energy charge | 8.79¢ per kWh |
The total rates of this schedule include all riders. The calculator does not add other riders.
Minimum monthly bill: The utility does not print a minimum bill. The basic charge of $19 applies each month, also when you use no electricity.
Example bills for 1,000 kWh
These examples use 1,000 kWh. Each column uses the rates of the billing month in its heading. The examples do not include taxes.
| Line | All year (November) |
|---|---|
| Basic service charge | $19.00 |
| Energy charge | $87.90 |
| Total before tax | $106.90 |
How the calculator gets the total
- It adds the basic service charge. This is a fixed amount for each month.
- It multiplies the kWh by the rate of the energy charge.
The calculator rounds each line to the cent. Each percentage uses the rounded lines.
Items that the calculator does not include
- City electric tax. Some cities put a tax on the electric bill. The sample bill for Vancouver shows "6% Vanc city electric tax". Type the tax rate from your bill.
- The Washington State public utility tax. The utility includes it in its rates. It is not a separate line.
- Late fees (one percent of the past due balance, minimum $2.50), returned check fees and reconnection fees.
- Net metering, community solar, voluntary green power programs and financial assistance programs.
- Water service. Clark Public Utilities also sells water in some areas. Water is a separate charge.
Sources and last check
We read each value from the official documents below. The approval column shows the docket, order or advice number that is printed on each sheet. Last check: October 16, 2026.
| Document | Used for | Effective | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Public Utilities Current Electric and Water Rates page (Cost of Service); Currents newsletter, February 2024 (Rate change effective March 1) | Basic service charge | March 1, 2024 | Not printed on the sheet |
| Clark Public Utilities Current Electric and Water Rates page (Current Electric Rate); Currents newsletter, February 2024 (Rate change effective March 1) | Energy charge | March 1, 2024 | Not printed on the sheet |
Recent rate changes
| Charge | Date | Old value | New value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy charge The Currents newsletter of February 2024 says: "Since 2011, the residential electric rate has been 8.16 cents per kWh" and "Beginning March 1, residential rates will increase to 8.79 cents per kWh". | Effective March 1, 2024 | 8.16¢ per kWh | 8.79¢ per kWh |
| Basic charge The Currents newsletter of February 2024 says the monthly basic charge was $12 per account since 2011 and is $19 from March 1, 2024. | Effective March 1, 2024 | $12.00 per month | $19.00 per month |
Calculate what a change does to your bill. See all recent rate changes.
Clark Public Utilities does not publish a residential rate schedule as a PDF. The values come from the Current Electric and Water Rates page (8.79 cents per kWh and a basic $19 monthly fee) and from the Currents newsletter of February 2024 (PDF), which gives the same two values from March 1, 2024. The news release of January 23, 2024 gives the same values. The news releases of December 3, 2024 and December 3, 2025 say that the electric rates did not change for 2025 and 2026. The official sample bill (948 kWh, 29 days, service to March 1, 2024) prints Basic service $19.00, 948 kWh at 8.79 cents $83.33, total electric service $102.33, a 6% Vancouver city electric tax of $6.14 and a total of $108.47. The calculator gives the same lines and the same total (test case 2). The sample bill shows the full $19 basic charge for a 29-day period. The test bills are hand calculations. Clark Public Utilities sample residential bill (About My Bill page).
Questions about Clark Public Utilities bills
What is the average Clark Public Utilities electric bill?
In 2025, the average Clark Public Utilities home that bought its power from Clark Public Utilities used 983 kWh a month and paid $104.50 a month, 10.6¢ per kWh (EIA-861 data). That is less than the Washington average of $124.41. Your bill depends on your kWh: use the calculator on this page with the kWh from your bill.
Does the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission set Clark Public Utilities rates?
No. Clark Public Utilities is a public utility district. The Board of Commissioners sets the rates.
What is the residential electric rate?
The energy charge is 8.79 cents per kWh. The basic charge is $19 each month.
When did the rates last change?
The rates changed on March 1, 2024. The energy charge went from 8.16 to 8.79 cents per kWh. The basic charge went from $12 to $19. The electric rates did not change in 2025 or 2026.
Why does my bill have a city tax line?
Some cities tax the electric service in the city. For example, the sample bill for Vancouver shows a 6% city electric tax. Type the percent from your bill in the tax field.
Why is my Clark Public Utilities bill so high?
The most common reason is more kWh: heating and air conditioning use much electricity. More days in the billing period also add kWh and daily charges. To see which reason applies to your bill, use the Why is my bill so high tool on this site: type your bill and an earlier bill, and it shows each reason in dollars.
Why is my bill different from the result?
Your bill can include sales tax, a city fee, a discount, a late fee or a different number of days. Type the number of days from your bill. To add tax, type the tax rate from your bill in the tax field. If your tariff has a discount program, select it in the options.
Where do I find my kWh?
Your bill shows the kWh for the billing period. Look for the meter reading section or the usage section.
What is the Clark Public Utilities outage number?
To report a power outage to Clark Public Utilities, call 360-992-8000, or use the outage map on the Clark Public Utilities website. If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call the utility or 911.
utilityratecalc.com is not part of Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County (Clark Public Utilities) or the Clark Public Utilities Board of Commissioners. For the official values, use your bill and the tariff of Clark Public Utilities.