Residential electricity prices in 98280 in April 2025 averaged approximately 13.03 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 25% less than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 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 March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 98280 increased approximately 8%, from 11.70 ¢/kWh to 12.63 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 98280 in April 2025 averaged 18.17 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 25% more than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (April 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) increased approximately 11%, from 15.60 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 17.31 $/Mcf (March 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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