Electricity prices and bills, generation and fuel mix, and gasoline costs.
Residential electricity price11.9¢/kWh2024 · #46 of 50 · highest first
Regular gasoline price$5.139/gal2026-08 · #2 of 48 · highest first
Average monthly residential electricity bill$113.682024 · #39 of 50 · highest first
Washington over time
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Washington · 2024: 11.9¢/kWh · Rank #46 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 16.48¢/kWh
For 2024, FactVote combines EIA utility-scale net generation with EIA's estimated small-scale solar generation and groups sources into seven categories. The 2015–2023 historical points retain utility-scale coverage. The residential price is EIA's annual average revenue per kilowatthour and includes generation, transmission, distribution, taxes, and fees reflected in electric bills. Generation is electricity produced inside Washington, not electricity consumed there; interstate imports and exports are not represented. The 2024 comparison includes EIA's estimated generation from small-scale solar systems under 1 megawatt. Historical points for 2015–2023 retain utility-scale coverage and exclude those estimates, so comparisons across 2023–2024 also reflect this change in coverage. The 'other' category is the residual of remaining reported energy sources. The residential price is a statewide nominal average and can mask large differences among utilities, plans, and household usage. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Washington Residential electricity price · source units
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Date ranges affect events and actions. Action type, status and official-name search affect government records only. Events remain separate from action counts. An event after the latest observation extends context without creating a new reading.
Washington · state comparison
Household energy prices
Unit prices are separate from bills: usage, weather, and household needs also determine spending.
Washington · 202411.9¢/kWh
Washington rank#46among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark16.48¢/kWhSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Residential electricity price
For 2024, FactVote combines EIA utility-scale net generation with EIA's estimated small-scale solar generation and groups sources into seven categories. The 2015–2023 historical points retain utility-scale coverage. The residential price is EIA's annual average revenue per kilowatthour and includes generation, transmission, distribution, taxes, and fees reflected in electric bills.
Generation is electricity produced inside Washington, not electricity consumed there; interstate imports and exports are not represented. The 2024 comparison includes EIA's estimated generation from small-scale solar systems under 1 megawatt. Historical points for 2015–2023 retain utility-scale coverage and exclude those estimates, so comparisons across 2023–2024 also reflect this change in coverage. The 'other' category is the residual of remaining reported energy sources. The residential price is a statewide nominal average and can mask large differences among utilities, plans, and household usage.
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Washington
2024 · Washington: 11.9¢/kWh · Rank #46 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 16.48¢/kWh · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Washington Residential electricity price history
Period
Washington
Compare
2015
9.09¢/kWh
2016
9.48¢/kWh
2017
9.66¢/kWh
2018
9.75¢/kWh
2019
9.71¢/kWh
2020
9.87¢/kWh
2021
10.11¢/kWh
2022
10.26¢/kWh
2023
10.98¢/kWh
2024
11.9¢/kWh
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Lower value · 11.51¢/kWhHigher value · 42.86¢/kWhStriped: unavailable
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Washington · 11.9¢/kWh2024 · Rank #46 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Residential electricity price · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Hawaii
42.86¢/kWh
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#2
California
31.97¢/kWh
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#3
Massachusetts
29.35¢/kWh
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#4
Connecticut
28.75¢/kWh
—
#5
Rhode Island
28.65¢/kWh
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#6
Alaska
24.82¢/kWh
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#7
New York
24.43¢/kWh
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#8
Maine
24.29¢/kWh
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#9
New Hampshire
23.4¢/kWh
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#10
Vermont
21.9¢/kWh
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#11
New Jersey
19.34¢/kWh
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#12
Michigan
19.3¢/kWh
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#13
Maryland
17.86¢/kWh
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#14
Pennsylvania
17.77¢/kWh
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#15
Wisconsin
17.18¢/kWh
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#16
Delaware
16.57¢/kWh
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#17
Ohio
15.99¢/kWh
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#18
Illinois
15.87¢/kWh
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#19
Minnesota
15.45¢/kWh
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#20
Alabama
15.18¢/kWh
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#21
West Virginia
15.07¢/kWh
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#22
Nevada
15¢/kWh
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#23
Texas
14.94¢/kWh
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#24
Colorado
14.92¢/kWh
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#25
Arizona
14.91¢/kWh
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#26
Indiana
14.77¢/kWh
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#27
Oregon
14.7¢/kWh
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#28
Virginia
14.41¢/kWh
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#29
South Carolina
14.23¢/kWh
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#30
New Mexico
14.2¢/kWh
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#31
Kansas
14.15¢/kWh
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#32
Florida
14.14¢/kWh
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#33
North Carolina
14.13¢/kWh
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#34
Georgia
14.08¢/kWh
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#35
Iowa
13.4¢/kWh
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#36
Mississippi
13.39¢/kWh
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#37
Missouri
12.91¢/kWh
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#38
South Dakota
12.86¢/kWh
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#39
Kentucky
12.79¢/kWh
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#40
Montana
12.66¢/kWh
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#41
Wyoming
12.47¢/kWh
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#42
Tennessee
12.42¢/kWh
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#43
Arkansas
12.32¢/kWh
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#44
Oklahoma
12.24¢/kWh
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#45
Utah
12.22¢/kWh
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#46
Washington · your comparison
11.9¢/kWh
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#47
Louisiana
11.73¢/kWh
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#48
Nebraska
11.53¢/kWh
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#49
Idaho
11.52¢/kWh
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#50
North Dakota
11.51¢/kWh
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Estimated statewide average retail price of regular-grade gasoline across all formulations, including taxes.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Recent weekly prices
Prior week
$5.214/gal
Weekly change
+4.5¢
One year earlier
$4.294/gal
Change from one year earlier
+96.5¢
Method and limitations
U.S. Energy Information Administration weekly retail motor-gasoline survey estimate for Washington. FactVote displays the published dollars-per-gallon value and calculates changes from EIA's published prior-week and nearest year-earlier weekly observations.
The statewide estimate does not represent the price at every station or in every Washington community.
The series is nominal and not adjusted for inflation or seasonal patterns, and weekly estimates can be revised.
The price reflects crude-oil costs, refining, distribution, marketing, and taxes; it does not identify the effect of any single policy or market event.
Compare the bill, electricity used, and price per unit for the same year.
Washington · 2024$113.68
Washington rank#39among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$142.26Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Average monthly residential electricity bill
State residential revenue and sales divided by customer accounts, averaged across the year.
Bills describe average customer accounts rather than a particular household. Dollars are nominal; usage reflects climate and building characteristics as well as efficiency.
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Washington
2024 · Washington: $113.68 · Rank #39 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: $142.26 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Washington Average monthly residential electricity bill history
Period
Washington
Compare
2010
$82.75
2011
$88.41
2012
$88.46
2013
$90.55
2014
$87.14
2015
$87.64
2016
$90.56
2017
$98.78
2018
$93.34
2019
$94.49
2020
$95.72
2021
$99.45
2022
$103.84
2023
$107.35
2024
$113.68
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Lower value · $92.88Higher value · $212.12Striped: unavailable
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Washington · $113.682024 · Rank #39 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Average monthly residential electricity bill · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Hawaii
$212.12
—
#2
Connecticut
$199.66
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#3
Alabama
$173.5
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#4
Massachusetts
$167.2
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#5
Maryland
$165.87
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#6
Texas
$163.72
—
#7
Rhode Island
$162.4
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#8
California
$160.86
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#9
Arizona
$160.24
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#10
Florida
$156.09
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#11
Mississippi
$154.83
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#12
West Virginia
$154.76
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#13
Georgia
$151.25
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#14
Delaware
$150.87
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#15
South Carolina
$149.51
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#16
Virginia
$148.77
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#17
Pennsylvania
$145.17
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#18
New Hampshire
$144.87
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#19
Alaska
$143.54
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#20
North Carolina
$143.5
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#21
Tennessee
$143.32
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#22
Louisiana
$140.96
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#23
New York
$139.53
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#24
Nevada
$139.39
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#25
Ohio
$135.16
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#26
Kentucky
$133.81
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#27
Maine
$133.6
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#28
Indiana
$133.06
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#29
Oklahoma
$132.05
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#30
Oregon
$129.62
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#31
Missouri
$129.18
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#32
Arkansas
$129.13
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#33
New Jersey
$128.13
—
#34
South Dakota
$127.81
—
#35
Vermont
$125.66
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#36
Kansas
$123.9
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#37
Michigan
$119.31
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#38
North Dakota
$118.38
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#39
Washington · your comparison
$113.68
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#40
Iowa
$111.54
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#41
Wisconsin
$110.87
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#42
Nebraska
$110.28
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#43
Minnesota
$110.06
—
#44
Illinois
$109.99
—
#45
Idaho
$108.73
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#46
Montana
$107.91
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#47
Wyoming
$107.65
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#48
Colorado
$100.57
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#49
Utah
$94.57
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#50
New Mexico
$92.88
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Washington · 2024103 TWh
Washington rank#14among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Total electricity generation
For 2024, FactVote combines EIA utility-scale net generation with EIA's estimated small-scale solar generation and groups sources into seven categories. The 2015–2023 historical points retain utility-scale coverage. The residential price is EIA's annual average revenue per kilowatthour and includes generation, transmission, distribution, taxes, and fees reflected in electric bills.
Generation is electricity produced inside Washington, not electricity consumed there; interstate imports and exports are not represented. The 2024 comparison includes EIA's estimated generation from small-scale solar systems under 1 megawatt. Historical points for 2015–2023 retain utility-scale coverage and exclude those estimates, so comparisons across 2023–2024 also reflect this change in coverage. The 'other' category is the residual of remaining reported energy sources. The residential price is a statewide nominal average and can mask large differences among utilities, plans, and household usage.
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Washington
2024 · Washington: 103 TWh · Rank #14 of 50, highest first · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Washington Total electricity generation history
Period
Washington
Compare
2015
109.3 TWh
2016
114.1 TWh
2017
115.9 TWh
2018
116.8 TWh
2019
106.5 TWh
2020
116.1 TWh
2021
110.8 TWh
2022
116.7 TWh
2023
103 TWh
2024
103 TWh
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Lower value · 2.5 TWhHigher value · 571.5 TWhStriped: unavailable
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Washington · 103 TWh2024 · Rank #14 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Total electricity generation · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
571.5 TWh
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#2
Florida
270.7 TWh
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#3
California
245.9 TWh
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#4
Pennsylvania
242.5 TWh
—
#5
Illinois
186.7 TWh
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#6
Ohio
143.3 TWh
—
#7
Alabama
142.9 TWh
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#8
Georgia
140.4 TWh
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#9
North Carolina
135.9 TWh
—
#10
New York
133.5 TWh
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#11
Michigan
124.5 TWh
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#12
Arizona
121.5 TWh
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#13
Virginia
103.7 TWh
—
#14
Washington · your comparison
103 TWh
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#15
South Carolina
101.1 TWh
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#16
Louisiana
100 TWh
—
#17
Indiana
97.4 TWh
—
#18
Oklahoma
94.3 TWh
—
#19
Mississippi
77.4 TWh
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#20
Tennessee
76.3 TWh
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#21
Iowa
70.9 TWh
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#22
Missouri
67.6 TWh
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#23
Kentucky
67.1 TWh
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#24
Wisconsin
65.6 TWh
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#25
Oregon
65.3 TWh
—
#26
New Jersey
63.6 TWh
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#27
Arkansas
62.1 TWh
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#28
Colorado
60.8 TWh
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#29
Minnesota
59 TWh
—
#30
Kansas
57.9 TWh
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#31
West Virginia
50.7 TWh
—
#32
Nevada
47.6 TWh
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#33
Connecticut
46.2 TWh
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#34
North Dakota
42.6 TWh
—
#35
Wyoming
40.7 TWh
—
#36
New Mexico
40.5 TWh
—
#37
Nebraska
37.3 TWh
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#38
Maryland
36.9 TWh
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#39
Utah
36.1 TWh
—
#40
Montana
27 TWh
—
#41
Massachusetts
25 TWh
—
#42
South Dakota
20.9 TWh
—
#43
Idaho
20.3 TWh
—
#44
New Hampshire
17.3 TWh
—
#45
Maine
15.7 TWh
—
#46
Hawaii
10.7 TWh
—
#47
Rhode Island
10.1 TWh
—
#48
Alaska
6.7 TWh
—
#49
Delaware
5 TWh
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#50
Vermont
2.5 TWh
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Hydroelectric share of in-state electricity generation
59.3%2024
Conventional hydroelectric generation as a share of Washington's total in-state electric-industry net generation.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
EIA generation totals
Hydroelectric generation
60,736,309 MWh
Total net generation
102,397,711 MWh
Method and limitations
FactVote divides the 60,736,309 MWh of conventional hydroelectric generation in U.S. Energy Information Administration Table 5 by 102,397,711 MWh of total in-state net generation and rounds to one decimal place.
In-state generation is not the same as electricity delivered to Washington customers because power crosses state lines.
Electricity generation is only one part of total energy use, and hydropower output varies with water conditions.
Outage comparisons use the same reporting standard. Major-event outages and ordinary-day outages use different EIA reporting definitions.
Washington · 2024643.5 min/year
Washington rank#12among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark662.6 min/yearSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Outage minutes per customer · all events
EIA distribution-system reliability for utilities using the IEEE standard. SAIDI is average customer interruption duration; SAIFI is average frequency.
Reported customer coverage is incomplete and differs by state. These figures cover reporting utilities, not every customer. Major-event definitions follow IEEE; a severe-weather year can dominate the all-events value. Coverage percentage is not itself outage performance.
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Washington
2024 · Washington: 643.5 min/year · Rank #12 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 662.6 min/year · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Washington Outage minutes per customer · all events history
Period
Washington
Compare
2023
153.8 min/year
2024
643.5 min/year
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Lower value · 83.6 min/yearHigher value · 3,155 min/yearStriped: unavailable
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Washington · 643.5 min/year2024 · Rank #12 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Outage minutes per customer · all events · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
South Carolina
3,155 min/year
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#2
Maine
1,748.6 min/year
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#3
Texas
1,614.3 min/year
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#4
North Carolina
1,518.1 min/year
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#5
Florida
1,487.6 min/year
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#6
Georgia
1,208.1 min/year
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#7
West Virginia
1,165.5 min/year
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#8
Virginia
962.1 min/year
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#9
Vermont
895.8 min/year
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#10
New Hampshire
735.5 min/year
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#11
Nebraska
697.8 min/year
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#12
Washington · your comparison
643.5 min/year
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#13
Louisiana
630.6 min/year
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#14
Mississippi
607.3 min/year
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#15
Oregon
579.3 min/year
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#16
Kentucky
537.7 min/year
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#17
Arkansas
527.8 min/year
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#18
Ohio
511 min/year
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#19
Michigan
481.7 min/year
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#20
New York
477.3 min/year
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#21
Hawaii
382.6 min/year
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#22
Pennsylvania
353.1 min/year
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#23
Montana
341.7 min/year
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#24
Alaska
323.2 min/year
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#25
Indiana
310 min/year
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#26
Wisconsin
296.8 min/year
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#27
Kansas
289.8 min/year
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#28
Tennessee
289.3 min/year
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#29
California
285 min/year
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#30
New Mexico
272.6 min/year
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#31
Colorado
257 min/year
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#32
Minnesota
222.4 min/year
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#33
Oklahoma
220.7 min/year
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#34
Missouri
212.6 min/year
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#35
Idaho
204.4 min/year
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#36
Iowa
200.3 min/year
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#37
Alabama
197.7 min/year
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#38
New Jersey
173.3 min/year
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#39
Nevada
158.9 min/year
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#40
Illinois
158 min/year
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#41
Connecticut
152.8 min/year
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#42
Wyoming
137.8 min/year
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#43
Maryland
118.1 min/year
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#44
Delaware
117.9 min/year
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#45
Utah
115.4 min/year
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#46
Rhode Island
104.3 min/year
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#47
Massachusetts
103.7 min/year
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#48
North Dakota
102.7 min/year
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#49
South Dakota
85.6 min/year
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#50
Arizona
83.6 min/year
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Total energy consumption includes more than electricity. EIA assigns electricity-related losses to consuming end-use sectors.
Washington · 2024330.2 trillion Btu
Washington rank#23among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark18,424 trillion BtuSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Residential energy consumption
Annual energy consumption by end-use sector, in trillion British thermal units (Btu).
2024 SEDS estimates. Industrial and total figures exclude noncombustible renewable energy inputs used to produce biofuels. Includes allocated electric-system energy losses. Size, climate, industry mix, and activity affect absolute rankings.
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Lower value · 29.5 trillion BtuHigher value · 1,514 trillion BtuStriped: unavailable
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Washington · 330.2 trillion Btu2024 · Rank #23 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Residential energy consumption · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
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State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
1,514 trillion Btu
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#2
Florida
1,183.3 trillion Btu
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#3
California
1,147.1 trillion Btu
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#4
New York
968.3 trillion Btu
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#5
Pennsylvania
819.3 trillion Btu
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#6
Illinois
817.1 trillion Btu
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#7
Ohio
767.4 trillion Btu
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#8
Georgia
717.1 trillion Btu
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#9
North Carolina
662.2 trillion Btu
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#10
Michigan
661.4 trillion Btu
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#11
New Jersey
550.1 trillion Btu
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#12
Virginia
526 trillion Btu
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#13
Tennessee
492 trillion Btu
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#14
Indiana
475.6 trillion Btu
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#15
Missouri
459 trillion Btu
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#16
Arizona
413.7 trillion Btu
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#17
Massachusetts
379 trillion Btu
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#18
Wisconsin
375.9 trillion Btu
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#19
South Carolina
370.7 trillion Btu
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#20
Maryland
357.2 trillion Btu
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#21
Minnesota
346.2 trillion Btu
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#22
Alabama
331.6 trillion Btu
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#23
Washington · your comparison
330.2 trillion Btu
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#24
Kentucky
319 trillion Btu
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#25
Colorado
311.9 trillion Btu
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#26
Louisiana
282.6 trillion Btu
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#27
Connecticut
235.3 trillion Btu
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#28
Oklahoma
231 trillion Btu
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#29
Arkansas
209.5 trillion Btu
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#30
Utah
190.7 trillion Btu
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#31
Mississippi
179.7 trillion Btu
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#32
Oregon
173.1 trillion Btu
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#33
Kansas
166.4 trillion Btu
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#34
Iowa
162 trillion Btu
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#35
Nevada
153.3 trillion Btu
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#36
West Virginia
141 trillion Btu
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#37
Nebraska
128.9 trillion Btu
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#38
Idaho
111.2 trillion Btu
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#39
New Mexico
98.1 trillion Btu
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#40
New Hampshire
91.8 trillion Btu
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#41
Maine
80.5 trillion Btu
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#42
Montana
73.9 trillion Btu
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#43
Delaware
62.6 trillion Btu
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#44
North Dakota
61.3 trillion Btu
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#45
Rhode Island
61 trillion Btu
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#46
Alaska
49.1 trillion Btu
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#47
Wyoming
45.5 trillion Btu
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#48
South Dakota
44.2 trillion Btu
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#49
Vermont
32.7 trillion Btu
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#50
Hawaii
29.5 trillion Btu
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Washington · 202473.81 Mt CO₂
Washington rank#24among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark4,780.66 Mt CO₂Same measure and period when published
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Total energy-related CO₂ emissions
Thousand metric tons of carbon dioxide from energy consumption.
2024 SEDS estimates. Energy-related CO₂ excludes non-energy greenhouse gases and is not a complete climate footprint. Production emissions are assigned to electric power, rather than reallocating electricity emissions to consumers.
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Washington · 73.81 Mt CO₂2024 · Rank #24 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Total energy-related CO₂ emissions · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
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State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
679.93 Mt CO₂
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#2
California
315.98 Mt CO₂
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#3
Florida
230.85 Mt CO₂
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#4
Pennsylvania
201.57 Mt CO₂
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#5
Louisiana
186.89 Mt CO₂
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#6
Ohio
186.34 Mt CO₂
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#7
Illinois
163.98 Mt CO₂
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#8
New York
163.69 Mt CO₂
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#9
Indiana
152.3 Mt CO₂
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#10
Michigan
143.11 Mt CO₂
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#11
Georgia
127.83 Mt CO₂
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#12
North Carolina
119.07 Mt CO₂
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#13
Kentucky
106.87 Mt CO₂
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#14
Alabama
104.32 Mt CO₂
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#15
Virginia
99.24 Mt CO₂
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#16
Missouri
98.03 Mt CO₂
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#17
Tennessee
90.46 Mt CO₂
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#18
Oklahoma
88.56 Mt CO₂
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#19
New Jersey
87.84 Mt CO₂
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#20
Wisconsin
85.12 Mt CO₂
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#21
Arizona
82.2 Mt CO₂
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#22
Colorado
79.57 Mt CO₂
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#23
Minnesota
77.89 Mt CO₂
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#24
Washington · your comparison
73.81 Mt CO₂
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#25
West Virginia
72.28 Mt CO₂
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#26
South Carolina
70.81 Mt CO₂
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#27
Iowa
65.23 Mt CO₂
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#28
Mississippi
64.75 Mt CO₂
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#29
Arkansas
58.42 Mt CO₂
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#30
Massachusetts
58.07 Mt CO₂
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#31
North Dakota
55.15 Mt CO₂
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#32
Kansas
55.09 Mt CO₂
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#33
Utah
55.03 Mt CO₂
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#34
Wyoming
50 Mt CO₂
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#35
Maryland
48.77 Mt CO₂
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#36
Alaska
44.01 Mt CO₂
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#37
Nebraska
43.54 Mt CO₂
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#38
New Mexico
41.63 Mt CO₂
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#39
Nevada
39.28 Mt CO₂
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#40
Oregon
38.94 Mt CO₂
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#41
Connecticut
37.09 Mt CO₂
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#42
Montana
27.16 Mt CO₂
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#43
Idaho
21.11 Mt CO₂
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#44
Hawaii
17.96 Mt CO₂
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#45
Maine
15.99 Mt CO₂
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#46
South Dakota
15.11 Mt CO₂
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#47
New Hampshire
13.6 Mt CO₂
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#48
Delaware
11.52 Mt CO₂
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#49
Rhode Island
11.05 Mt CO₂
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#50
Vermont
5.36 Mt CO₂
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15 of 15 reviewed Washington actions · newest first
Jul 1, 2026 · July 2026 motor-fuel tax rates · Washington motor-fuel tax rates for July through December 2026 · Current rate in effectWashington agencies · July 2026 motor-fuel tax rates
Washington motor-fuel tax rates for July through December 2026
Jul 1, 2026 · Current rate in effect
Director Marcus Glasper · Acted
FactVote reviewed summary
Washington DOL administers a 56.5-cent-per-gallon state gasoline tax for July through December 2026.
The 56.5-cent state gasoline rate took effect July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
For July through December 2026, Washington's motor-vehicle fuel tax is 56.5 cents per gallon and the federal gasoline tax is 18.4 cents, for a combined listed rate of 74.9 cents per gallon. The state tax is a direct component of the tax-inclusive EIA retail price, but it does not set crude-oil, refining, distribution, or retail margins.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The Department of Licensing's official table lists a 56.5-cent state motor-fuel rate and an 18.4-cent federal rate for July 1 through December 31, 2026.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 1, 2026 · FY2027 hazardous-substance tax rate · Washington hazardous-substance tax rate for petroleum products · FY2027 rate in effectWashington agencies · FY2027 hazardous-substance tax rate
Washington hazardous-substance tax rate for petroleum products
Jul 1, 2026 · FY2027 rate in effect
Acting Director John Ryser · Acted
FactVote reviewed summary
Washington Revenue administers a $1.49-per-barrel hazardous-substance tax on gasoline and other petroleum products for fiscal year 2027.
The $1.49-per-barrel petroleum-products rate took effect July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
Washington's hazardous-substance tax applies to gasoline and other petroleum products at $1.49 per 42-gallon barrel from July 2026 through June 2027, equivalent to about 3.55 cents per gallon. This upstream levy can be part of gasoline costs, but the state record does not establish how much is passed through to the retail price.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The Department of Revenue identifies gasoline as taxable and lists a $1.49-per-barrel petroleum-products rate for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jun 10, 2026 · H.R.3657 · Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act · Passed the HouseU.S. Congress · Washington delegation · H.R.3657
Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
Jun 10, 2026 · Passed the House
Rep. Kim Schrier · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses hydroelectric generation, hydropower facilities, power-generating dams, or treatment of hydropower as an electricity resource. It does not establish an effect on hydropower's displayed share of Washington generation.
Retained Washington evidence context: Hydroelectric share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 31, 2026 · HB 2711 · Concerning transportation resources. · Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2026Washington Legislature · HB 2711
Concerning transportation resources.
Mar 31, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2026
Rep. Jake Fey · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 2711 clarified Washington's annual 2% motor-fuel-tax calculation and distribution.
Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 2711 on March 31, 2026; its fuel-tax provisions took effect July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
Enacted HB 2711 restructured the motor-vehicle fuel-tax inflation adjustment as a single cumulative 2% increase applied to the total rate beginning July 1, 2026. The law directly governs the gasoline-tax calculation that produced the current 56.5-cent rate, while leaving market-driven price components untouched.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The official fiscal note says the bill restructures the motor-vehicle fuel-tax inflation adjustment with a single annual cumulative 2% increase applied to the total rate.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 30, 2026 · HB 2215 · Concerning climate commitment act compliance obligations for fuels supplied or otherwise sold into Washington. · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 251, Laws of 2026Washington Legislature · HB 2215
Concerning climate commitment act compliance obligations for fuels supplied or otherwise sold into Washington.
Mar 30, 2026 · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 251, Laws of 2026
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 2215 changed cap-and-invest coverage and reporting for certain gasoline and other fuel suppliers beginning in 2027.
Governor Bob Ferguson approved HB 2215 on March 30, 2026 except for section 7; the remaining act became Chapter 251, Laws of 2026.
Why this record is included
Enacted HB 2215 changes Climate Commitment Act coverage and reporting for certain suppliers of gasoline and other specified fuels beginning in 2027. The law directly addresses gasoline-supplier compliance and market structure, but it does not set a retail price or establish the size or direction of any price effect.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The official final bill report says the measure reduces the covered-entity threshold for certain newer fuel suppliers and requires those suppliers to report emissions to the Department of Ecology.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Feb 2, 2026 · H.R.2072 · To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. · Committee actionU.S. Congress · Washington delegation · H.R.2072
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Feb 2, 2026 · Committee action
Rep. Dan Newhouse · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods. The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date they expire.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses hydroelectric generation, hydropower facilities, power-generating dams, or treatment of hydropower as an electricity resource. It does not establish an effect on hydropower's displayed share of Washington generation.
Retained Washington evidence context: Hydroelectric share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods. The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date…
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What candidates are saying
Explore statements about electricity, fuels, energy costs and emissions from FactVote’s Washington candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
27 statements from 11 candidates
2026 Washington U.S. House — District 1 — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 4 statements
While our economy grew because of Democrats’ economic policies, including the expansion of the Child Tax Credit, under the Trump administration many families are struggling with rising costs including the price of gas, housing, and child care. I’m committed to creating an economy that works for ever…
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Source topic or question: Economic Security and Rising Costs for Families
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While our economy grew because of Democrats’ economic policies, including the expansion of the Child Tax Credit, under the Trump administration many families are struggling with rising costs including the price of gas, housing, and child care. I’m committed to creating an economy that works for everyone by helping our small businesses and local industries rebuild so they can support good-paying jobs for years to come, including in the aerospace, manufacturing, high-tech, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and health care industries. We must support businesses that are creating jobs and invest in the training, education, and skills of our workers to ensure they are prepared for success. This has been a long-term commitment of mine since I secured $200 million to expand job training opportunities during my first term in Congress.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Washington is a leader in the emerging green economy. Our innovative industries and talented workforce lead the nation in developing the next generation of clean energy technologies. Energy policy is deeply tied to addressing climate change. To make America a sustainable, energy-independent global l…
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Source topic or question: Energy, Environment, and Climate Change
Candidate campaign source
Washington is a leader in the emerging green economy. Our innovative industries and talented workforce lead the nation in developing the next generation of clean energy technologies. Energy policy is deeply tied to addressing climate change. To make America a sustainable, energy-independent global leader, we must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil. It’s urgent that we transform our economy into one based on clean and renewable energy sources, and I will continue to fight back against any efforts by the Trump administration to undo our progress toward a cleaner, healthier future.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
These are all bold steps in the right direction, but more will still need to be done. I will continue working with my colleagues to build a new green economy and find innovative solutions to address climate change that will ensure our energy independence, protect our health, and preserve our planet …
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Source topic or question: Energy, Environment, and Climate Change
Candidate campaign source
These are all bold steps in the right direction, but more will still need to be done. I will continue working with my colleagues to build a new green economy and find innovative solutions to address climate change that will ensure our energy independence, protect our health, and preserve our planet for the future.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
The Pacific Northwest is already experiencing the impacts of climate change. Growing wildfire seasons and changing ocean conditions harm our communities and environment. We need meaningful action now to combat climate change to protect our health, wellbeing, and natural resources.
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Source topic or question: Energy, Environment, and Climate Change
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The Pacific Northwest is already experiencing the impacts of climate change. Growing wildfire seasons and changing ocean conditions harm our communities and environment. We need meaningful action now to combat climate change to protect our health, wellbeing, and natural resources.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Fighting Pollution & Protecting Our Environment. We need to do more to protect our planet for our kids and future generations. In Congress, I’m working to boost renewable energy.
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Source topic or question: Marilyn's Priorities
Candidate campaign source
Fighting Pollution & Protecting Our Environment. We need to do more to protect our planet for our kids and future generations. In Congress, I’m working to boost renewable energy.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 23, 2026
My top priority is to lower healthcare, gas, groceries, housing, childcare, and energy costs. Hardworking families should be able to put food on the table, but now, too many are struggling to make ends meet.
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Source topic or question: Health care
Candidate campaign source
My top priority is to lower healthcare, gas, groceries, housing, childcare, and energy costs. Hardworking families should be able to put food on the table, but now, too many are struggling to make ends meet.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
A healthy environment is vital to Washingtonians’ way of life and the regional economy – and that is why mitigating climate change must be a top priority. I helped draft and pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which continues to invest federal dollars into green jobs, provides Washingto…
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Source topic or question: Environment and climate
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A healthy environment is vital to Washingtonians’ way of life and the regional economy – and that is why mitigating climate change must be a top priority. I helped draft and pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which continues to invest federal dollars into green jobs, provides Washingtonians with more transportation options, eases congestion in local communities, and reduces carbon pollution across the state.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Our economy should work for everyone, but right now, too many hard-working people are struggling to make ends meet and cannot cover basic needs. Costs like groceries, health care, housing, gas, and energy are far too high. I oppose policies that raise prices on families, like sweeping tariffs and re…
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Source topic or question: Health care
Candidate campaign source
Our economy should work for everyone, but right now, too many hard-working people are struggling to make ends meet and cannot cover basic needs. Costs like groceries, health care, housing, gas, and energy are far too high. I oppose policies that raise prices on families, like sweeping tariffs and reckless foreign wars, and I support practical steps that reduce costs, strengthen supply chains, lower utility bills through clean energy and efficiency and invest in transportation choices that save people money.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
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Washington incumbents
What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Washington legislators and Washington’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Washington’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
13 matching sponsorships or proposals · 11 Washington incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Rep. Dan Griffey
Washington House of Representatives, District 35 · R–WA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Dan GriffeyWashington Legislature · HB 1232
Recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource in the energy independence act.
Jan 13, 2020 · Did not pass
Rep. Dan Griffey · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource in the energy independence act. AN ACT Relating to recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource in the energy independence act;
The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on January 13, 2020: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.. The measure did not pass before the 2019-20 biennium ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses hydroelectric generation, hydropower facilities, power-generating dams, or treatment of hydropower as an electricity resource. It does not establish an effect on hydropower's displayed share of Washington generation.
Retained Washington evidence context: Hydroelectric share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource in the energy independence act. AN ACT Relating to recognizing hydroelectricity as an eligible renewable resource in the energy independence act;
U.S. representative for Washington, District 4 · R–WA
2 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Dan NewhouseU.S. Congress · Washington delegation · H.R.2072
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Feb 2, 2026 · Committee action
Rep. Dan Newhouse · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods. The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date they expire.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses hydroelectric generation, hydropower facilities, power-generating dams, or treatment of hydropower as an electricity resource. It does not establish an effect on hydropower's displayed share of Washington generation.
Retained Washington evidence context: Hydroelectric share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods. The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date…
Northwest Energy Security Act This bill requires Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) operations to be consistent with the preferred alternative in a 2020 environmental impact statement (EIS) decision that focuses on the operations, maintenance, and configuration of dams in the system rather than wild fish restoration. The system includes dams in the Columbia and Snake rivers in Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Idaho. Specifically, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must operate the FCRPS consistent with the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision dated September 2020. Thus…
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses hydroelectric generation, hydropower facilities, power-generating dams, or treatment of hydropower as an electricity resource. It does not establish an effect on hydropower's displayed share of Washington generation.
Retained Washington evidence context: Hydroelectric share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Northwest Energy Security Act This bill requires Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) operations to be consistent with the preferred alternative in a 2020 environmental impact statement (EIS) decision that focuses on the operations, maintenance, and configuration of dams in the system rather than wild fish restoration. The system includes dams in the Columbia and Snake rivers in Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Idaho. Specifically, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must operate the FCRPS consistent with the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact…
Mar 31, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2026
Rep. Jake Fey · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 2711 clarified Washington's annual 2% motor-fuel-tax calculation and distribution.
Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 2711 on March 31, 2026; its fuel-tax provisions took effect July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
Enacted HB 2711 restructured the motor-vehicle fuel-tax inflation adjustment as a single cumulative 2% increase applied to the total rate beginning July 1, 2026. The law directly governs the gasoline-tax calculation that produced the current 56.5-cent rate, while leaving market-driven price components untouched.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The official fiscal note says the bill restructures the motor-vehicle fuel-tax inflation adjustment with a single annual cumulative 2% increase applied to the total rate.
Sustaining hydropower license fees. AN ACT Relating to sustaining hydropower license fees;
The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by March 24, 2022 as Chapter 139.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses hydroelectric generation, hydropower facilities, power-generating dams, or treatment of hydropower as an electricity resource. It does not establish an effect on hydropower's displayed share of Washington generation.
Retained Washington evidence context: Hydroelectric share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Sustaining hydropower license fees. AN ACT Relating to sustaining hydropower license fees;
Washington House of Representatives, District 34 · D–WA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Joe FitzgibbonWashington Legislature · HB 2215
Concerning climate commitment act compliance obligations for fuels supplied or otherwise sold into Washington.
Mar 30, 2026 · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 251, Laws of 2026
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 2215 changed cap-and-invest coverage and reporting for certain gasoline and other fuel suppliers beginning in 2027.
Governor Bob Ferguson approved HB 2215 on March 30, 2026 except for section 7; the remaining act became Chapter 251, Laws of 2026.
Why this record is included
Enacted HB 2215 changes Climate Commitment Act coverage and reporting for certain suppliers of gasoline and other specified fuels beginning in 2027. The law directly addresses gasoline-supplier compliance and market structure, but it does not set a retail price or establish the size or direction of any price effect.
Retained Washington evidence context: Regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The official final bill report says the measure reduces the covered-entity threshold for certain newer fuel suppliers and requires those suppliers to report emissions to the Department of Ecology.
U.S. representative for Washington, District 8 · D–WA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Kim SchrierU.S. Congress · Washington delegation · H.R.3657
Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
Jun 10, 2026 · Passed the House
Rep. Kim Schrier · Sponsored
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Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses hydroelectric generation, hydropower facilities, power-generating dams, or treatment of hydropower as an electricity resource. It does not establish an effect on hydropower's displayed share of Washington generation.
Retained Washington evidence context: Hydroelectric share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.
U.S. representative for Washington, District 3 · D–WA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp PerezU.S. Congress · Washington delegation · H.R.447
Reliability for Ratepayers Act
Jan 15, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez · Sponsored
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Reliability for Ratepayers Act This bill modifies provisions concerning the hiring and compensation of employees of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which is a nonprofit federal power marketing administration that sells hydropower in the Northwest. Specifically, it directs BPA to develop and implement a plan that specifies and fixes the compensation for its employees, including members of the Senior Executive Service. Within a year, BPA must develop an initial compensation plan, which must be approved by the Department of Energy. BPA must implement the plan no later than one year after the plan is developed. The compensation plan must be based on an annual survey of the prevailing…
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses hydroelectric generation, hydropower facilities, power-generating dams, or treatment of hydropower as an electricity resource. It does not establish an effect on hydropower's displayed share of Washington generation.
Retained Washington evidence context: Hydroelectric share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Reliability for Ratepayers Act This bill modifies provisions concerning the hiring and compensation of employees of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which is a nonprofit federal power marketing administration that sells hydropower in the Northwest. Specifically, it directs BPA to develop and implement a plan that specifies and fixes the compensation for its employees, including members of the Senior Executive Service. Within a year, BPA must develop an initial compensation plan, which must be approved by the Department of Energy. BPA must implement the plan no later than one year after the plan is developed. The compensation plan…
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