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Wasco County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wasco County, Oregon Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Wasco County is Northern Wasco PUD.

With 26,603 residents within its borders and 5,411,156 megawatt hours produced each year, Wasco County has a per capita production rate of 203.4 megawatt hours. This is the 4 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

Over the past 12 months, Wasco County has had a 16.93% drop in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production.

Wasco County produces 1494.94% more than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.

With a national average residential electric bill of $138.3, Wasco County consumers, on average, pay about 16.69% more than their fellow Americans per month for electricity.

Wasco County is 91st in the country out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 203.4 megawatt hours per person each year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    339,270 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.75 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,411,156 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,411,156 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    203.4 MWh

Recent Energy News in Mosier

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Mosier 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

The Dalles, OR Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call The Dalles home have an average residential electricity rate of 7.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 44.04% lower than the average Oregon rate of 13.07 cents and 54.35% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Northern Wasco PUD is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $94.29 per month, while the Oregon average is $119.35. Patrons in the city have a 21.00% discount compared to the rest of the state.

Approximately 2,108.73 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 8th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 33,617,447.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in The Dalles

The Dalles residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.073/kWh$0.067/kWh$94.29/mo.$84.82/mo.
1st7.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of The Dalles
8th$94.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for The Dalles Residents

Electric Companies With Service in The Dalles, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Wasco PUDBUNDLED7.3194.29150,35910,994,600

Chenoweth CDP, OR Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Chenoweth CDP home have an average residential electricity rate of 8.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 31.96% lower than the average Oregon rate of 13.07 cents and 44.50% lower than the national average of 16.02 cents. Northern Wasco PUD is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $110.67 per month, while the Oregon average is $119.35. Patrons in the city have a 7.28% discount compared to the rest of the state.

Approximately 2,108.73 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 40th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 3,646,002.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chenoweth CDP

Chenoweth CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.089/kWh$0.077/kWh$110.67/mo.$97.62/mo.
19th8.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chenoweth CDP
64th$110.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chenoweth CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chenoweth CDP, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Wasco PUDBUNDLED7.3194.29150,35910,994,600
Wasco ElectricBUNDLED14.13165.1153,600.557,576,373.13

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Dufur, OR Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Dufur home have an average residential electricity rate of 14.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 8.18% higher than the average Oregon rate of 13.07 cents and 11.75% less than the national average of 16.02 cents. Wasco Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 897 citizens, the city is the 235th most populated city in the state.

Approximately 2,108.73 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 8th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 1,891,534.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dufur

Dufur residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.109/kWh$165.11/mo.$127.76/mo.
331st14.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dufur
417th$165.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dufur Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dufur, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Wasco ElectricBUNDLED14.13165.1153,600.557,576,373.13

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Electricity Production in Wasco County, Oregon

Power Plants in Wasco County, Oregon

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Wasco County OR Conventional Hydroelectric 5,374,131
Dalles Dam North Fishway ProjectNorthern Wasco PUD (100.00%)
Wasco County OR Conventional Hydroelectric 39,960

Wasco County, Oregon Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 2957th worst in the nation. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has 2 power plants in the county. This is the 1111th most plants within a single county in the United States. Wasco County has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced by Conventional Hydroelectric.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
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Wasco County, Oregon Net Metering

Out of the 3 suppliers in Wasco County, 3 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state of Oregon has some of the best state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Wasco County averages out to about 4.85% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Wasco County a rank of 12th best in Oregon out of 36.

Power Companies in Wasco County, Oregon

Providers In Each City in Wasco County:

  • Antelope, Oregon:
    • Wasco Electric: 100.00%
  • Dufur, Oregon:
    • Wasco Electric: 100.00%
  • Maupin, Oregon:
    • Wasco Electric: 100.00%
  • Mosier, Oregon:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Shaniko, Oregon:
    • Wasco Electric: 100.00%
  • The Dalles, Oregon:
    • Northern Wasco PUD: 100.00%

* 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 Wasco County, Oregon?

By total megawatt hours sold, Northern Wasco PUD is the largest electricity provider in Wasco County, Oregon.

How many electric companies offer service in Wasco County, Oregon?

Wasco County, Oregon has 3 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Wasco County, Oregon?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern Wasco PUD10,423
2Wasco Electric2,834
3PacifiCorp2,424

How many power plants are in Wasco County, Oregon?

There are 2 electricity plants in Wasco County, Oregon

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-29