Residential electricity prices in Rainier, WA in September 2024 averaged approximately 12.42 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 26% less than the national average rate of 16.83 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Rainier differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in Rainier increased approximately 10%, from 11.14 ¢/kWh to 12.21 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Rainier 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 Rainier natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Rainier natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Rainier (Washington) decreased approximately 1%, from 22.72 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 22.47 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Rainier (Washington) has an average annual solar radiation value of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Rainier 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 Rainier solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Rainier 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 city of Rainier, WA in Thurston County has an approximate population of 1,794. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Rainier, WA, or for other information related to utilities in Rainier, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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