What is the average electricity rate in White Center, Washington?

The average residential electricity rate in White Center is approximately 15.70¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in White Center?

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

Which electric company serves White Center, Washington?

Electricity in White Center 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 White Center?

White Center 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 White Center electricity rates compare to Washington averages?

White Center's electricity rate of 15.70¢/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 White Center?

To start electric service in White Center, 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.

White Center, Washington Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in White Center, Washington

White Center 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, White Center's electricity rate of 15.70¢/kWh is 0.75¢ above the Washington average. As Washington has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in White Center

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

Natural Gas Utility in White Center

Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Cascade Natural Gas
Avista

White Center vs Washington Energy Rates

Metric	White Center	Washington Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	15.70¢	14.95¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.21	$1.17	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$119	$113	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$73	$71	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for White Center Residents

As a Washington city, White Center 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 White Center 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 White Center, Washington

The average residential electricity rate in White Center is approximately 15.70¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in White Center pay an average of $73 per month. The rate is approximately $1.21/therm per therm.
Electricity in White Center 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.
White Center 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.
White Center's electricity rate of 15.70¢/kWh is above the Washington state average of 14.95¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in White Center, 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.