What is the average electricity rate in Port Orchard, Washington?

The average residential electricity rate in Port Orchard is approximately 15.25¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $115 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Port Orchard?

Natural gas customers in Port Orchard pay an average of $73 per month. The rate is approximately $1.21/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Port Orchard, Washington?

Electricity in Port Orchard is distributed by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Seattle City Light. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Port Orchard?

Port Orchard natural gas service is provided by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Cascade Natural Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Port Orchard electricity rates compare to Washington averages?

Port Orchard's electricity rate of 15.25¢/kWh is above the Washington state average of 14.95¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Port Orchard?

To start electric service in Port Orchard, contact Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Seattle City Light. For gas service, contact Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Cascade Natural Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Port Orchard, Washington Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Port Orchard, Washington

Port Orchard is a community in Washington served by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for electric and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Washington's statewide energy market and the region's mild and rainy west of Cascades, dry and cold east climate.

Compared to the Washington state average of 14.95¢/kWh/kWh, Port Orchard's electricity rate of 15.25¢/kWh is 0.30¢ above the Washington average. As Washington has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Port Orchard

Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Seattle City Light
Tacoma Power
Pacific Power

Natural Gas Utility in Port Orchard

Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Cascade Natural Gas
Avista

Port Orchard vs Washington Energy Rates

Metric	Port Orchard	Washington Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.25¢	14.95¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.21	$1.17	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$115	$113	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$73	$71	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Port Orchard Residents

As a Washington city, Port Orchard residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Washington LIHEAP
✅ Energy Matchmakers
✅ Washington Weatherization Program
✅ PSE Rebates
✅ Seattle City Light's Neighborhood Power program

Energy-Saving Tips for Port Orchard Residents

✓ Washington's cheap hydroelectric power makes electric heating economical.
✓ Consider an electric heat pump — it's 2-3x more efficient than gas heating.
✓ Use weatherization to protect against cold and wet Pacific Northwest winters.
✓ Seattle City Light and PSE offer rebates for insulation and HVAC upgrades.
✓ Sign up for Washington's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Port Orchard, Washington

The average residential electricity rate in Port Orchard is approximately 15.25¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $115 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Port Orchard pay an average of $73 per month. The rate is approximately $1.21/therm per therm.
Electricity in Port Orchard is distributed by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Seattle City Light. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Port Orchard natural gas service is provided by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Cascade Natural Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Port Orchard's electricity rate of 15.25¢/kWh is above the Washington state average of 14.95¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Port Orchard, contact Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Seattle City Light. For gas service, contact Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Cascade Natural Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.