Residential electricity prices in Des Moines, WA in August 2024 averaged approximately 12.21 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 27% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Des Moines differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Des Moines increased approximately 8%, from 11.15 ¢/kWh to 12.07 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Des Moines in August 2024 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Des Moines natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Des Moines natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Des Moines (Washington) decreased approximately 1%, from 22.72 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 22.47 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Des Moines (Washington) has an average annual solar radiation value of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Des Moines 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 Des Moines solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Des Moines 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 city of Des Moines, WA in King County has an approximate population of 29,673. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Des Moines, WA, or for other information related to utilities in Des Moines, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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