Washington

Puget Sound Energy electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for Puget Sound Energy customers. Gleam helps Puget Sound Energy customers optimize EV charging around Schedule 24 and Schedule 327 time-of-use rates, track solar export value, and find bill savings across the Puget Sound region.

Current rate plans

Plan	Type	Good for
Standard / flat rate	Standard	Homes with steady usage across the day
Time-of-Use (Schedule 307)	Time-of-use (TOU)	EV owners who can charge overnight or on weekends
Time-of-Use + Super Off-Peak (Schedule 327)	EV / TOU	Dedicated overnight EV charging

Published electricity rates

Rate tier	Price (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)	$0.19–$0.21/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)	$0.32–$0.54/kWh
Mid-peak	$0.17/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak	$0.12/kWh
Solar export credit (net metering)	$0.19/kWh (retail)

Rates last verified: July 2026. Effective May 2026.

Official sources: Residential rates, Tariff sheet, and EV program.

Peak & off-peak hours

Peak · 7am–10am and 5pm–8pm weekdays

Off-peak · 10am–5pm and 8pm–7am weekdays, all day weekends/holidays

Illustrative timeline — exact windows vary by season and rate schedule.

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you drive 700+ miles/month and can charge overnight or on weekends, Puget Sound Energy's time-varying rate often saves money — peak rates can run 4.5× off-peak. If most of your usage happens during peak hours (often late afternoon), TOU may cost more than a flat plan.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for Puget Sound Energy to estimate home electricity use, EV charging, solar savings, or solar payback with rate inflation and EV impact.

Electricity usage →EV grid charging →Solar payback →Home solar savings →

Solar & net metering

Puget Sound Energy uses retail net metering with export credits around $0.19/kWh. Solar/net-metering customers may be ineligible for some TOU schedules — verify with your utility before switching rate plans.

Example EV charging savings

Typical EV: 11,000 miles/year (3,143 kWh)

Scenario	Est. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.54/kWh)	$1,698/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.12/kWh)	$382/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)	$1,316/yr

Assumes 11,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, and 100% of EV charging at each rate tier. Real savings depend on your driving, charger, and schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What are Puget Sound Energy's off-peak hours?

11pm–7am

When are peak electricity rates in Washington?

7am–10am and 5pm–8pm weekdays

Can I switch Puget Sound Energy rate plans anytime?

Most utilities let you change rate plans, but some TOU or EV schedules require enrollment, smart meters, or a minimum commitment. Confirm on your utility's website.

Is Puget Sound Energy's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

Personalize this for your home

If you're a Puget Sound Energy customer, add your provider in Gleam, link your EV, and upload your bill. Gleam finds off-peak charging windows, rate plan savings, and solar opportunities based on your actual usage.

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Gleam is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Puget Sound Energy or any other utility company. Puget Sound Energy is used descriptively to identify the service territory only. Rate information is for reference — always confirm current tariffs on your utility's official website before making billing decisions.