Residential electricity prices in 98280 in June 2025 averaged approximately 12.98 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 26% less than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (June 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 98280 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2024 to May 2025 - residential electricity prices in 98280 increased approximately 13%, from 12.14 ¢/kWh to 13.67 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 98280 in June 2025 averaged 21.80 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 6% less than the national average rate of 23.15 $/Mcf (June 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Orcas natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 98280 (Orcas, WA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Orcas (Washington) decreased approximately 100%, from 18.07 $/Mcf (May 2024) to 0.00 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 98280 (Orcas, WA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Orcas values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Orcas solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Orcas levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 98280 is associated with the city of Orcas, WA in San Juan County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 98280, or for other information related to utilities in Washington, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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