Oregon Electricity Rates & Average Electricity Bills

Electricity Rates in Oregon

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Oregon is $130.00
  • The average electricity rate in Oregon is 14.70¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Oregon

The average residential electric bill in Oregon is $130.00 per month. Oregon is the 21st most expensive state in the country for electricity.

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Oregon

  • Population
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    4,240,137
  • Total Production
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    63,646,732 MWh / 15.01 MWh per capita
  • Total Consumption
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    58,871,199 MWh / 13.88 MWh per capita
  • Total Production from Renewable
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    39,295,165 MWh / 9.27 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Emissions from Consumption
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    9,840,300,642 kg / 2,320.75 kg per capita
  • Total Production from Non-Renewable
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    24,374,419 MWh / 5.75 MWh per capita
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Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oregon

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.153/kWh$0.103/kWh$174.02/mo.$77.77/mo.
24th14.70¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Oregon
21st$130Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oregon Residents

Oregon Electricity Fuel Mix

Oregon's Electricity Prices and Usage

The average residential electricity rate in Oregon in 2025 is 14.70 cents per kilowatt hour, compared to the national average of 16.57 cents. This ranks Oregon as the 24th lowest priced state in the country using average electricity rate. When shopping for electricity, customers have many options to choose from for their electricity company due to the deregulated electricity market that exists in the state. Consumers in the state consume 92.50% of the electricity that the state's power plants produce its power plants, while the remaining 7.50% produced can be exported or stored. Previously, 9,025,762.65 megawatt hours were generated in the state from wind energy each year. However, now that total is 9,515,741.76 megawatt hours, a 5.43% rise. With a population of 4,240,137 residents, the state is the 27th largest state in the nation. Portland General Electric is the largest vendor in the state based on residential customer count.

Residential Electricity Providers in Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Average Bill ($)Residential Average Bill State RankResidential Sales (MWh)Residential Sales State RankResidential Revenues ($)Residential Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED17.9238139.07337,708,572.3711,381,270,290113,208,007.151
Pacific PowerBUNDLED13.8834121.64245,751,130.142797,982,03325
Eugene Water and Electric BoardBUNDLED13.0332114.0620935,599.553121,871,60335
Central Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.4710125.6529554,383.62452,496,545.5745
Central Lincoln PUDBUNDLED11.0423106.0514424,126.16546,815,803.355
Springfield Utility BoardBUNDLED7.87581.354376,251.84629,603,237.8795
Oregon Trail Electric CoopBUNDLED10.2917100.6713313,202.42732,214,155.8575
Midstate Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.4811122.6125292,989.77827,773,256.92115
Emerald People's Utility DistrictBUNDLED10.7420130.5330291,314.93931,280,147822,2244
Consumers Power IncBUNDLED12.6030147.2735268,175.621033,786,512.2565
Tillamook PUDBUNDLED11.5525118.1423252,064.031129,101,696.5105
Columbia River PUDBUNDLED9.047106.8715235,494.931221,284,867.73145
McMinnville Water and LightBUNDLED7.52278.053212,995.671316,018,884.86185
Salem ElectricBUNDLED10.752192.9411195,411.061421,007,084.76155
Lane Electric CooperativeBUNDLED12.1127150.5336190,299.361523,046,410.87135
Coos Curry ElectricBUNDLED12.8931123.3627187,549.391624,171,955.99125
Idaho PowerBUNDLED11.2824123.728185,524.451720,918,11216900,0502
Umatilla Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.6612114.6121181,331.461817,516,957.5175
Northern Wasco PUDBUNDLED7.55391.7510146,821.681911,086,120.592241,6033
Douglas ElectricBUNDLED12.2128132.7931130,698.22015,961,617.36195

Commercial Electricity Providers in Oregon

ProviderService TypeCommercial Rate (¢)Commercial Rate RankCommercial Average Bill ($)Commercial Average Bill State RankCommercial Sales (MWh)Commercial Sales State RankCommercial Revenues ($)Commercial Revenues State RankState Production (MWh)State Production Rank
Pacific PowerBUNDLED10.5428783.73386,530,899.571688,595,94725
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED13.6838672.74366,438,165.362880,793,261113,208,007.151
Umatilla Electric CooperativeBUNDLED8.38126,142.97392,357,397.873197,521,194.1735
Eugene Water and Electric BoardBUNDLED10.4327723.7837757,459.39478,974,75445
Idaho PowerBUNDLED9.7924343.4534154,304.02515,111,3475900,0502
Emerald People's Utility DistrictBUNDLED10.3926415.2435112,715.62611,716,705622,2244
Springfield Utility BoardBUNDLED7.325164.422791,588.0176,701,094.1575
Oregon Trail Electric CoopBUNDLED8.1610100.841573,808.9486,022,456.5895
Central Lincoln PUDBUNDLED9.011986.191068,539.8996,174,392.0285
McMinnville Water and LightBUNDLED7.174124.992063,991.93104,585,359.08105
Central Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.85797.821451,784.14114,065,997.36135
Tillamook PUDBUNDLED8.109134.582350,292.04124,074,112.39125
Midstate Electric CooperativeBUNDLED7.72695.391346,588.27133,596,801.26165
Salem ElectricBUNDLED9.0920117.861941,988.1143,816,275.85155
Consumers Power IncBUNDLED11.143388.531240,924.38154,559,538.54115
Columbia River PUDBUNDLED8.2311214.83137,156.58163,057,483.94175
Coos Curry ElectricBUNDLED10.9831133.682235,883.25173,940,103.78145
Canby UtilityBUNDLED6.152171.262929,208.1181,797,365.33205
Clatskanie PUDBUNDLED6.953231.483221,743.37191,512,238225
Hermiston EnergyBUNDLED8.7617165.42821,007.02201,839,263.58195

Power Plants in Oregon

PlantCity/CountyPrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (KG)Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)Toxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Wasco County Conventional Hydroelectric 5,531,016
Hermiston Power PartnershipCalpine (100.00%)
Umatilla County Natural Gas 4,332,3801,664,409,638.64384.18
Klamath Cogeneration PlantAvangrid (100.00%)
Klamath County Natural Gas 3,676,802.461,394,791,721.96379.35
Multnomah County Conventional Hydroelectric 3,541,391
Hermiston Generating PlantHermiston Generating Co LP (50.00%)PacifiCorp (50.00%)
Umatilla County Natural Gas 3,355,6371,345,251,244.82400.89
Carty Generating StationPortland General Electric (100.00%)
Morrow County Natural Gas 3,118,1921,174,895,163.96376.79
Columbia County Natural Gas 2,776,1901,026,376,138.34369.71
Boardman Natural Gas 2,322,155853,024,873.54367.34
Boardman Natural Gas 2,038,396736,654,848.86361.39
Columbia County Natural Gas 1,691,849914,912,890.22540.78
Columbia County Natural Gas 1,172,401531,081,731.74452.99
Sherman County Wind 986,205
Baker County Conventional Hydroelectric 900,050
Round ButteWarm Springs Power Enterprises (49.90%)Portland General Electric (50.10%)
Jefferson County Conventional Hydroelectric 780,181
Klondike Windpower IIIAvangrid (100.00%)
Sherman County Wind 717,739
Wheatridge HybridWheatridge Wind Energy, LLC (100.00%)
Morrow County Wind 714,670
Golden Hill WindAvangrid (100.00%)
Sherman County Wind 608,011
South Hurlburt Wind LLCCaithness Energy (100.00%)
Gilliam County Wind 599,554.82
North Hurlburt Wind LLCCaithness Energy (100.00%)
Gilliam County Wind 594,794.48
Horseshoe Bend Wind LLCCaithness Energy (100.00%)
Gilliam County Wind 586,690.11

Quick Facts

As the 39th highest state for non-renewable generation per capita, Oregon produces 5.75 megawatt hours per person each year.

The 24,374,418.79 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel types puts Oregon at 36th worst in the United States in non-renewable power production.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Oregon saw a 5.28% rise in the last year.

Oregon averages 9.27 megawatt hours per person generated from renewable electricity sources, which is 9th most in the country.

As the 25th highest generator of electricity in the country, electricity plants in Oregon produce 63,646,731.52 megawatt hours of electricity.

Oregon is the 26th highest consumer of electricity with consumption totaling over 58,800,000 megawatt hours.

Oregon Counties Comparison

CountyPopulationProvidersPlantsResidential Rate (¢)Residential Rate State RankResidential Rate National RankResidential Avg. Electric BillResidential Bill State RankResidential Bill National Rank
Multnomah County795,0835417.12322,437$136.75/mo21844
Washington County600,1763419.39362,654$166.38/mo332,348
Clackamas County423,17722918.17352,533$141.27/mo261,010
Lane County382,353101012.3015460$149.52/mo311,365
Marion County346,70362915.54302,065$143.79/mo281,117
Jackson County221,64441114.01251,233$123.59/mo10460
Deschutes County206,549679.95148$127.49/mo16552
Linn County130,4675613.4523970$135.16/mo20786
Douglas County112,29781313.3422917$128.40/mo17578
Yamhill County108,22641117.43332,477$144.92/mo291,155
Benton County97,6304312.9418727$147.36/mo301,255
Polk County89,6147414.55291,502$136.84/mo22848
Josephine County87,730413.94241,182$124.02/mo11477
Umatilla County80,21581211.729271$119.72/mo6372
Klamath County70,21241712.6016573$124.65/mo13507
Coos County64,619713.1920853$124.15/mo12479
Columbia County52,3814315.79312,150$168.18/mo342,426
Lincoln County49,8665112.6717603$140.38/mo24972
Clatsop County40,7206117.89342,505$169.77/mo362,488
Malheur County31,31331310.62592$100.64/mo281
Tillamook County27,1292111.9713347$124.83/mo14514
Wasco County26,6035214.41271,454$168.65/mo352,440
Union County26,2552110.36473$104.47/mo3110
Crook County24,3006310.16355$128.61/mo18589
Jefferson County24,2325811.9111330$141.39/mo271,016
Hood River County23,9157311.9312339$121.74/mo8433
Curry County23,234212.9819749$126.80/mo15539
Baker County16,5393910.926119$116.10/mo5298
Morrow County11,96451811.7910299$137.64/mo23884
Lake County8,11971011.558244$132.87/mo19690
Harney County7,4544410.05250$80.96/mo116
Wallowa County7,3304114.02261,237$122.73/mo9449
Grant County7,2253111.117158$108.73/mo4177
Gilliam County1,95451212.2914454$140.81/mo25993
Sherman County1,7845914.47281,474$163.87/mo322,159
Wheeler County1,477313.2521877$121.26/mo7423

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For electricity generation purposes, the state of Oregon's main fuel is Conventional Hydroelectric, making up 26,575,920.71 megawatt hours, or 41.76% of generation in the state. When combined with Natural Gas (38.25%) and Wind (14.95%), these three fuel types account for 60,438,528.71 megawatt hours (or 94.96%) state electricity generation. Electricity consumption in the state results in the release of 9,840,300,642.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is 40th largest emissions amount in the nation. More importantly, the state averages 2,320.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the state, which is a better measurement of the state's emission levels. They rank 44th highest in the United States for emissions per citizen. Oregon has 255 power plants, which is the 13th highest number of power plants in a state and the 15th highest amount of power plants per person in a state.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
41.76%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
38.25%
WIND
Wind
Wind
14.95%
SOLAR
Solar
3.32%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
0.72%
OTHER
Other
1.04%

Oregon Net Metering

There are 39 companies in Oregon offering electricity. Of those 39, 94.87% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state of Oregon has highly favorable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Oregon is 2.94%. This includes data from 20 providers, including Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, and Eugene Water and Electric Board. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.43%, resulting in a rank of 26th best in the nation for Oregon in this category.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

State governments can help encourage private citizens to consider installing private solar panels by issuing tax breaks and rebates. Oregon, unfortunately, has no statewide tax credits offered to residents who purchase solar panels. Citizens in the state enjoy rebates for solar installs of over $500. This is the highest amount we've seen in the United States. Oregon offers homeowners a 100% tax exemption that lasts less than 10 years. Fortunately, citizens in the state have a 100% sales tax exemption for the purchase of solar at a home. Can't beat that!

State Level Initiatives

Legislation drawn up at the state level determines whether a state is friendly towards customers searching for renewable energy sources. Many states require renewable fuels to make up a percentage of the fuel used for electricity generation. These requirements are referred to as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). The state of Oregon has made strong efforts to create an RPS plan of action that requires at least 25% of electricity output to be fueled by renewable fuel types. In addition, the state has a low income solar program in place to assist low income households installing solar panels.

Learn about going solar in Oregon, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Oregon

How much does electricity cost in Oregon?

The average price per kilowatt hour of electricity in Oregon in 2025 is 14.70 cents.

How many power plants are located within Oregon?

Oregon is home to 255 active electricity plants generating electricity for the state.

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Oregon?

The largest electricity supplier in Oregon by total revenue is Portland General Electric.

What is the cheapest electricity company in Oregon?

Residential Rate RankProviderResidential Rate (¢)State Customers
1Cascade Locks, Oregon Electric Utility7.101,074
2Clatskanie PUD7.594,312
3McMinnville Water and Light7.5919,800
4Northern Wasco PUD7.6210,673
5Springfield Utility Board7.9433,279
6Hood River Electric Coop8.704,084
7Columbia River PUD9.1317,558
8Canby Utility9.177,737
9Forest Grove Electric9.3611,444
10Central Electric Cooperative9.5638,820

How many electric companies offer service in Oregon?

There are 39 electricity companies serving customers in Oregon.

Does Oregon have a deregulated electricity market?

Oregon has a deregulated electricity market, meaning residents in the state can often choose from an abundance of electricity providers for their electricity needs.

Where does Oregon get its electricity?

Fuel sources used for electricity generation in Oregon include Conventional Hydroelectric (41.76%), Natural Gas (38.25%) and solar (14.95%).

What is the average electric bill in Oregon?

In 2025, Oregon has an average electricity bill of $130, while the US average is $145.

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Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-11-26