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How much energy do your electric
appliances cost to run?
This file is in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format, and
requires Acrobat Reader for viewing, downloadable from adobe.com:
 
Rates effective April 1, 2004 form the basis for the cost information in the appliance chart. City Light rates are structured to provide an initial block of inexpensive electricity to cover basic life needs such as cooking, hot water and refrigeration; a second block to cover additional needs of most users; and a higher-priced third block for large users. The three blocks are priced as follows:
- First block rate: For the first 10 kWhper day on average in summer or
16 kWhper day on average in winter, you pay the first block rate of $0.0420 per kWh.
- Second block rate: For additional use between 11-100 kWhper day on average in summer or 17-167 kWhper day on average in winter, you pay the second block rate of $0.0853 per kWh.
- Third block rate: For additional use over 100 kWhper day on average in summer or over 167 kWhper day on average in winter, you pay the third block rate of $0.0995 per kWh.
Note: The normal billing period ranges from 57-63 days. To figure the average kWh use per day, Seattle City Light takes the total number of kilowatts used and divides by the number of days in the billing period.
Wattage figures may vary. Wattage is generally specified on the appliance.
Call the Conservation Help Line at 206.684.3800 or send email to rescons.scl@seattle.gov if you'd like us to mail you a copy of the appliance chart, or if you'd like more information on saving energy in the home.
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