Residential electricity prices in 98349 in February 2025 averaged approximately 12.48 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 24% less than the national average rate of 16.44 ¢/kWh (February 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 98349 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2024 to January 2025 - residential electricity prices in 98349 increased approximately 7%, from 11.07 ¢/kWh to 11.79 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 98349 in February 2025 averaged 16.59 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 28% more than the national average rate of 12.94 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Lakebay natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 98349 (Lakebay, WA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Lakebay (Washington) decreased approximately 100%, from 15.16 $/Mcf (January 2024) to 0.00 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 98349 (Lakebay, WA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Lakebay 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 Lakebay solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Lakebay levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 98349 is associated with the city of Lakebay, WA in Pierce County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 98349, or for other information related to utilities in Washington, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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