PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County bill decoder
Cowlitz County sells under this tariff at 10.12¢ per kWh all-in, -2.99¢ against the Washington average of 13.11¢. The $24.64 fixed charge is 24% of the bill.
Cowlitz County at 1,000 kWh, line by line
Cowlitz County bills $0.8100 a day, 24% of the $101.24 total at 1,000 kWh. Energy is 7.66¢ for every kWh, so each extra 100 kWh adds $7.66.
Cowlitz County: what the tariff charges
| Line | Charged | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Customer charge | $0.8100 per day, about 30.4 days a month | $24.64 |
| Energy | Every kWh | 7.66¢ per kWh |
Cowlitz County at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh
| kWh | Total | ¢/kWh | Fixed | Energy | WA avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $62.94 | 12.59 | $24.64 | $38.30 | $65.55 |
| 1,000 | $101.24 | 10.12 | $24.64 | $76.60 | $131.10 |
| 1,327 (average home) | $126.29 | 9.52 | $24.64 | $101.65 | $173.97 |
| 2,000 | $177.84 | 8.89 | $24.64 | $153.20 | $262.20 |
How the Cowlitz County total climbs
$43.79 at 250 kWh becomes $254.44 at 3,000 kWh, 5.8 times the bill for 12 times the power.
Cowlitz County total in dollars, by kWh
- 44250
- 63500
- 82750
- 1011,000
- 1401,500
- 1782,000
- 2543,000
Check your Cowlitz County bill
Cowlitz County: tariff against EIA
EIA-861 puts the 2024 home price at 8.80¢ for Cowlitz County, across 48,267 home accounts using 1,327 kWh a month. The tariff gives 9.52¢ ($126.27). The -0.72¢ gap, about -$9.56 a month, is riders, other plans and rate changes.
Other Cowlitz County residential plans
1 more Cowlitz County plan fit the model; the decoder prices it.
| Plan | Since | Type | 1,000 kWh | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service Schedule 1 Three Phase | 2025-09-30 | flat | $108.54 | $31.94 |
Cowlitz County: sources and limits
- Tariff: Residential Service Schedule 1 Single Phase, effective 2025-09-30, record 699889e7aa5e5193ff0c8e5c, updated 2026-02-20; decode_tariffs.csv.
- Tariff sheet cited by the record: https://www.cowlitzpud.org/wp-content/uploads/Schedule-1-Residential-Service-Rate-Schedule.
- Data: OpenEI URDB, EIA-861, EIA state data.
Cowlitz County: taxes, riders and adjustments sit outside these rates.
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Questions
What is the monthly fixed charge at Cowlitz County?
$0.8100 per day ($24.64 a month) however little you use. At 500 kWh the $62.94 total is 39% fixed.
What does Cowlitz County charge for 1,000 kWh?
The tariff gives $101.24 (10.12¢ a kWh): energy $76.60, fixed $24.64. Add taxes and riders.
Why is my Cowlitz County bill above the tariff?
EIA's 2024 home average for Cowlitz County is 8.80¢. This tariff gives 9.52¢ at 1,327 kWh, -0.72¢ apart. Riders, fees and other plans fill the gap.
Does Cowlitz County's price per kWh change with use?
No: 7.66¢ for every kWh. The all-in price falls from 12.6¢ at 500 kWh to 8.9¢ at 2,000 kWh only because the $24.64 fixed charge spreads.
How old is the Cowlitz County tariff used here?
It took effect 2025-09-30, 7 months before the April 2026 snapshot. Check Cowlitz County for newer rates.
What is a typical Cowlitz County monthly bill on this tariff?
At the 2024 average of 1,327 kWh (EIA-861) it is $126.27.