For information about energy conservation and efficiency, please visit our Washington State Energy Tips website

Frequently Asked Questions – Electricity

• Residential Energy Costs FAQ

Electricity Data

• Northwest Electricity Power Market (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)
• Map of Power Generation in the Northwest - Northwest Power & Conservation Council
• 2003 State Electricity Price Ranking (updated & contains rankings from 1995-2004)
• Electricity Sales and Revenue Spreadsheet contains data from 1989 to 2003 on electric utilities in Washington State, including utility-level kWh sales, revenue and number of customers. (updated through 2004)

Electricity Energy Policy Documents

• Electricity Impact of the Drought (May 2005)
• Recent trends in energy prices (July 2005)
• Compilation of Washington State Utilities Offering Retail Access or Market-Based Prices (1996)

Green Power Programs in Washington

• 2008 Green Power Programs in Washington
• 2007 Green Power Report
• 2006 Green Power Programs in Washington
• 2005 Report to the Legislature
• 2004 Report to the Legislature
• 2003 Report to the Legislature
• 2002 Report to the Legislature

Fuel Mix Disclosure

Law passed in 2000 directs electric utilities in Washington to report their fuel mix to customers. We are the “electricity information coordinator“ by law, facilitating the utility reporting process and calculating the net system mix of the U.S. Northwest Power Pool. Follow the link to the most recent state aggregate and utility fuel mix reports.  See the Fuel Mix Disclosure pages.

Energy Efficiency Tips

• How to save electricity in your home - from EEI
• The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP), sponsored by a coalition of public interest nonprofit groups, government agencies, and other organizations in the energy efficiency field, is designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
• DOE Kid's Energy Page
• DOE's Easy Ways to Save Energy.
• The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office has a Consumers’ Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• EERE has information showing what financing may be available to federal energy managers, states, tribes, universities, businesses and industries, consumers, and inventors.
• Energy Audit from Home Energy Saver
• Energy Audit information from the Dept. of Energy
• For great energy efficiency ideas, we recommend you visit Washington State University's Energy Clearinghouse
• Energy Pulse: Energy Efficiency and the Spectre of Free-Ridership
• Energy Savers
• Partnerships for Home Energy Efficiency - Government Website
• Remodeling? Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor has tips and info.
• Volunteer energy efficiency efforts (How to Save Energy)
• The Bonneville Power Administration provides energy saving tips for homes and businesses including “Save a Watt” video tips and utility opportunities.
• The Alliance to Save Energy offers energy efficiency tips for consumers
• The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technology Program offers “Energy Solutions for your Building.”

Many electric utilities offer efficiency information for consumers and in some cases also offer incentives for energy efficiency improvements.  Links for some of the largest utilities in Washington include:

• Puget Sound Energy savings tips for your home
• Seattle City Light offers a variety of information, resources, and services for reducing energy use for homes and businesses
• Snohomish PUD offers information on their energy conservation programs for homeowners
• Snohomish PUD offers information on their programs for businesses along with other resources and tips
• Avista Utilities energy savings tips for businesses
• Avista Utilities energy saving tips for residences
• Tacoma Power offers energy saving information on rebates, incentives, tools, and tips for home and business on their home page
• See the residential and business services on Clark Public Utilities main page for information on services and conservation and energy management idea