Available Services
Electric Utility (Light) | Natural Gas Utility | Water Utility | Wastewater Utility (Sewer)
The City of Ellensburg provides electric, natural gas, water, and sewer utility services. These services are available to residents and businesses located within the City limits with the natural gas and water utilities also available to some of the surrounding area.
If you are interested in establishing a new utility account or information on installing services to new construction, please see New Accounts and Services.
The City is proud to offer a wide variety of energy conservation and fuel switching programs for both our residential and commercial customers. Email Conservation Programs for more details and contact information.
- Electric Utility (Light)
The City formed a municipal electric utility in 1892 making it the oldest municipal electric utility in Washington. The utility serves almost 10,000 customers within the City limits and purchases all of its power from the Bonneville Power Administration.
As a public, customer owned utility, our mandate is to serve customers with a safe, reliable and low cost energy source. The citizens of Ellensburg enjoy the lowest electric rates in Kittitas County.
Operating revenues for 2009 are projected at almost $13 million dollars on sales of 208 million kilowatt hours. The City has two substations which are fed from BPA. Current capacity and plans for future improvements to the transmission system assures the City can accommodate the future power needs of almost any type of customer. The cost of power for residential customers is $.0593 per KWH. Please see Rates and Billing Information for more information on our rates.
- Natural Gas Utility
Established by the City in 1957, the Gas utility has grown to serve 4,695 customers delivering 8.3 million CCF's annually. By the authority of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission the gas utility has a dedicated service area which includes the City limits as well as most of the surrounding area.
Operating revenues for 2009 are projected at $10 million dollars on sales of 8.3 million CCF's. The City taps into the Williams' Pipeline at a station on the Kittitas Highway and utilizes 2" to 6" mains and several regulating stations to deliver gas to its customers. Gas is purchased from Shell North America in the Rocky Mountain Region. The City has underground and liquefied gas storage capacity also with the goal of maintaining reliable, low cost service. Current capacity and plans for future improvements to the system assures the City can accommodate the future natural gas needs of local growth. The average cost of natural gas for residential customers is 1.25 cents per ccf. Please see Rates and Billing Information for more information on our rates.
- Water Utility
Established by the City in 1933, the Water utility has grown to serve 4,700 customers delivering 1.5 billion gallons of water annually.
Operating revenues for 2008 are projected at $3.4 million dollars. Water is pumped into the City's system from several deep water wells located throughout the City and surrounding area. The utility has reservoir facilities at Craig's Hill and the Airport. Current capacity and future plans for improvements to the system assures the City will be able to accommodate the future water needs of the growing community. Through constant monitoring, testing, repairing, and upgrading of the sources and distribution of the system, the City provides a safe, reliable water supply to its customers. Please see Rates and Billing Information for more information on our rates.
- Wastewater Utility (Sewer)
Established by the City in 1908, the Wastewater utility serves 3,900 customers within the Ellensburg city limits. The utility provides an efficient and safe sewer and storm water system for the community through the operation of a wastewater treatment plant and the associated lab which maintain compliance with all Department of Ecology Regulations.
Operating revenues for 2008 are projected at $2.8 million dollars. Current capacity and future plans for improvements to the system assures the City can accommodate the future needs of local growth. Please see Rates and Billing Information for more information on our rates.
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