Electricity in Bellingham, Washington
Puget Sound Energy is the main electric utility in Whatcom County, where Bellingham is. The average Puget Sound Energy home paid $146.74 a month in 2025 (17.0¢ per kWh). The Washington average was $124.41.
- 96,395 people (2025 estimate)
- Whatcom County
- EIA data, 2025
Electric utilities in Bellingham
| Utility | Homes in Washington | Average bill 2025 | 1,000 kWh now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound EnergyInvestor-owned utility · bill calculator | 1,104,338 | $146.74863 kWh, 17.0¢ | $204.37 |
4 smaller utilities with fewer than 1,000 homes are also listed in the county. The average bill is the 2025 average of each utility's homes that bought their power from it (EIA-861); a dash means that its homes buy power from a retail supplier. The 1,000 kWh bill is from the official tariff, before taxes, for the utilities that have a calculator on this site. The Washington average was $124.41 a month for 945 kWh (13.2¢ per kWh).
Solar power in Bellingham
A home solar system on a south-facing roof in Bellingham makes about 1,051 kWh a year for each kW of panels (PVWatts, National Laboratory of the Rockies). A 6 kW system makes about 6,305 kWh a year. See what that saves on your utility's rates with the solar savings calculator.
Lower your electric bill in Bellingham
- Open your utility above for its average bill, outages and rates, or the bill calculator to check your own bill.
- Help paying your Puget Sound Energy bill: 7 programs, with who qualifies and how to apply.
- Help paying the electric bill in Washington: bill assistance, payment plans and discounts.
- Why is my electric bill so high? and the appliance cost calculator.
More about Washington: Washington electric rates and all Washington utilities, business electricity rates and natural gas bills. Other cities: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Auburn, Bellevue, Bothell, Bremerton, Everett, Kennewick, Lacey, Lakewood, Longview.
Who provides electricity in Bellingham, WA?
Puget Sound Energy is the main electric utility in Whatcom County, where Bellingham is.
What is the average electric bill in Bellingham, WA?
The average Puget Sound Energy home paid $146.74 a month in 2025 (17.0¢ per kWh). The Washington average was $124.41 a month for 945 kWh. Your bill depends on your kWh and your rate plan.
utilityratecalc.com is not part of any utility or city government. Sources: Census Bureau city population estimates, Vintage 2025 (the city and its counties); EIA-861 data, 2025 (utilities by county, homes and average bills).