Residential electricity prices in 98280 in December 2020 averaged approximately 9.77 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% less than the national average rate of 12.80 ¢/kWh (December 2020). [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 December 2019 to December 2020 - residential electricity prices in 98280 increased approximately 2%, from 9.57 ¢/kWh to 9.77 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 98280 in December 2020 averaged 10.57 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 8% more than the national average rate of 9.81 $/Mcf (December 2020). [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) increased approximately 3%, from 10.25 $/Mcf (December 2019) to 10.57 $/Mcf (December 2020). [2]
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The ZIP code of 98280 (Orcas, WA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 3.74 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.
Nearly half of the households in the United States use natural gas as their main heating fuel.
