Seattle’s Electricity Rates Rising | Seattle News

Seattle’s electricity rates are set to jump 9.5% starting 2027, affecting 503,000 customers — with most paying around $10 more monthly, though Utility Discount Program users see a gentler hike of about $5. Council says it’s a tough but necessary move to cover inflation, aging infrastructure, and rising demand — and they’re explicitly distancing themselves from data centers, which must use green energy and are on hold for now while the city figures out how to grow without burdening residents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0daa165f193228f0