Polk County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Polk County, Oregon Electricity Overview
Customers in Polk County face an average of 0.5 outages lasting 48.35 minutes per year, compared to the national averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Polk County currently ranks 696th in the country out of 3230 counties for megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.
Polk County saw a 20.09% increase in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous 12 months.
Polk County is the 1900th highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the country, with a population of 89,614 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 9,431.
In the previous year, Polk County has had a 19.32% drop in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, Polk County's average rate is 19.78% lower than at 12.85 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,142,852 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.75 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
9,431 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
9,431 MWh
Production per Capita
0.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
187,412,716 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,091.33 kg
Recent Energy News in Dallas
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 4,452 positions to 5,096th, from last year's value of 644th
- In Dallas, the residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 7,664 positions to 11,538th, from last year's value of 3,874th
- In Dallas, the residential electricity rate national rank increased by 839 positions to 11,538th, from last month's value of 12,377th
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate national rank dropped by 224 positions to 5,096th, from last month's value of 4,872nd
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 25 positions to 197th, from last year's value of 172nd
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 21.99% to 12.4 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 10.17 ¢ / kWh
- In Dallas, the residential electricity rate increased by 19.61% to 13.87 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.6 ¢ / kWh
- In Dallas, the residential electricity rate state rank dropped by 7 positions to 200th, from last year's value of 193rd
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate state rank increased by 2 positions to 197th, from last month's value of 199th
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity rate increased by 1.55% to 12.4 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 12.21 ¢ / kWh
- In Dallas, the residential electricity rate increased by 1.33% to 13.87 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 13.69 ¢ / kWh
- In Dallas, the residential electricity rate state rank increased by 1 position to 200th, from last month's value of 201st
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 3,964 positions to 17,684th, from last year's value of 13,720th
- In Dallas, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 4,667 positions to 20,949th, from last year's value of 16,282nd
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 998 positions to 17,684th, from last month's value of 16,686th
- In Dallas, the commercial electricity bill national rank dropped by 868 positions to 20,949th, from last month's value of 20,081st
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 21.03% to $687.87, from last year's value of $568.35
- In Dallas, the commercial electricity bill increased by 21.35% to $722.92, from last year's value of $595.72
- In Dallas, the commercial electricity bill decreased by 6.21% to $722.92, from last month's value of $770.82
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill state rank dropped by 2 positions to 289th, from last year's value of 287th
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity bill increased by 1.57% to $687.87, from last month's value of $677.27
- In Dallas, the commercial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 287th, from last month's value of 288th
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Dallas, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,733 positions to 2,817th, from last year's value of 1,084th
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 560 positions to 1,303rd, from last year's value of 743rd
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 105 positions to 1,303rd, from last month's value of 1,198th
- In Dallas, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 64 positions to 2,817th, from last month's value of 2,753rd
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 19.58% to $1,358.07, from last year's value of $1,135.73
- In Dallas, the industrial electricity bill increased by 22.38% to $1,245.94, from last year's value of $1,018.11
- In Dallas, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 6.45% to $1,245.94, from last month's value of $1,331.89
- In Dallas, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill increased by 1.42% to $1,358.07, from last month's value of $1,339.09
- In Dallas, the industrial electricity bill state rank dropped by 2 positions to 193rd, from last year's value of 191st
Dallas Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
13.87¢ per kWh
- 1.33% higher than last month
- 19.61% higher than February last year
- 6.81% lower than the Oregon average
- 14.9% lower than the US average
- 200th in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
- 11,538th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 839 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,664 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
12.4¢ per kWh
- 1.55% higher than last month
- 21.99% higher than February last year
- 6.6% lower than the Oregon average
- 26.78% lower than the US average
- 197th in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since February last year
- 5,096th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 224 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,452 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$136.66 per month
- 16.16% lower than last month
- 5.65% higher than February last year
- 3.16% lower than the Oregon average
- 9.01% higher than the US average
- 185th in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since February last year
- 16,978th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,174 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$113.49 per month
- 0.54% higher than last month
- 16.16% higher than February last year
- 4.74% lower than the Oregon average
- 14.37% lower than the US average
- 171st in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 7,471st in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 859 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,141 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
10.68¢ per kWh
- 8.62% higher than last month
- 14.8% higher than February last year
- 8.2% lower than the Oregon average
- 21.56% lower than the US average
- 186th in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank has increased by 15 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 7,609th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 966 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,160 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
9.52¢ per kWh
- 1.22% higher than last month
- 14.15% higher than February last year
- 8.47% lower than the Oregon average
- 32.59% lower than the US average
- 172nd in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 3,662nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 418 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,505 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$722.92 per month
- 6.21% lower than last month
- 21.35% higher than February last year
- 7.28% higher than the Oregon average
- 56.79% lower than the US average
- 287th in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 20,949th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 868 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,667 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$687.87 per month
- 1.57% higher than last month
- 21.03% higher than February last year
- 7.73% higher than the Oregon average
- 58.12% lower than the US average
- 289th in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 17,684th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 998 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,964 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
9.58¢ per kWh
- 0.05% lower than last month
- 18.18% higher than February last year
- 2.23% higher than the Oregon average
- 2.76% lower than the US average
- 291st in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 90 since February last year
- 18,544th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 612 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,383 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
8.66¢ per kWh
- 1.44% higher than last month
- 19% higher than February last year
- 3.5% higher than the Oregon average
- 15.11% lower than the US average
- 278th in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank has increased by 13 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since February last year
- 16,608th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,022 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,936 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$1,245.94 per month
- 6.45% lower than last month
- 22.38% higher than February last year
- 87.4% lower than the Oregon average
- 95.94% lower than the US average
- 193rd in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since February last year
- 2,817th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 64 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,733 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$1,358.07 per month
- 1.42% higher than last month
- 19.58% higher than February last year
- 87.4% lower than the Oregon average
- 96.02% lower than the US average
- 194th in the state out of 291 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 1,303rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 105 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 560 since February last year
Dallas, OR Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Dallas is roughly 12.44 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 4.80% below the state's average rate of 13.07 cents, resulting in the city ranking 194th lowest for average electricity price out of 427 cities in the state. PacifiCorp has an estimated 148 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the Dallas average is 17.91% below at $113.54 per month.
Electricity use in Dallas creates 35,137,845.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 42nd highest of any city in Oregon. This total also equates to a ranking of 40th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dallas
Dallas residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dallas, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 112.91 | 6,002,909.31 | 733,967,207 |
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Monmouth, OR Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Monmouth is roughly 9.47 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 27.50% below the state's average rate of 13.07 cents, resulting in the city ranking 44th lowest for average electricity price out of 427 cities in the state. City of Monmouth Utilities has an estimated 2,013 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the Monmouth average is 37.93% below at $85.85 per month.
Electricity use in Monmouth creates 22,637,266.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 57th highest of any city in Oregon. This total also equates to a ranking of 40th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monmouth
Monmouth residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Monmouth, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Monmouth Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.41 | 84.03 | 48,486.46 | 4,562,081.95 | |
| Consumers Power Inc | BUNDLED | 11.33 | 138.74 | 271,227 | 30,731,700 |
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Independence, OR Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Independence is roughly 12.39 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 5.19% below the state's average rate of 13.07 cents, resulting in the city ranking 189th lowest for average electricity price out of 427 cities in the state. PacifiCorp has an estimated 92 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.3, while the Independence average is 18.27% below at $113.03 per month.
Electricity use in Independence creates 20,771,036.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 68th highest of any city in Oregon. This total also equates to a ranking of 40th worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Independence
Independence residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Independence, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Monmouth Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.41 | 84.03 | 48,486.46 | 4,562,081.95 | |
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 112.91 | 6,002,909.31 | 733,967,207 |
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Electricity Production in Polk County, Oregon
Power Plants in Polk County, Oregon
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Ronde SolarNorWest Energy 14, LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | OR | Solar | 3,910 | ||||
Valley Creek SolarSP Solar 8, LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | OR | Solar | 3,245 | ||||
Steel Bridge Solar, LLCSteel Bridge Solar. LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | OR | Solar | 2,182 | ||||
Cosper Creek Solar (CSG)Cosper Creek Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Willamina | OR | Solar | 94 |
Polk County, Oregon Details
Approximately 187,412,716.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Polk County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 2545th worst in the United States for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has the 679th most electricity generation plants of any county in the United States, with 4 total plants. In Polk County, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Providers In Each City in Polk County:
- Dallas, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Falls City, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Independence, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 98.29%
- City of Monmouth Utilities: 1.71%
- Monmouth, Oregon:
- Consumers Power Inc: 3.31%
- City of Monmouth Utilities: 96.69%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Polk County, Oregon?
By total revenue, Portland General Electric is the largest electricity provider in Polk County, Oregon.
What electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Oregon?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland General Electric | 41,579 |
| 2 | Salem Electric | 16,556 |
| 3 | PacifiCorp | 8,764 |
| 4 | City of Monmouth Utilities | 4,890 |
| 5 | Consumers Power Inc | 1,853 |
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Oregon?
Polk County, Oregon has 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Polk County, Oregon?
Polk County, Oregon has 4 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
