Benton County, OR: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Benton County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Benton County, Oregon Electricity Overview

Benton County generates 0.42 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Benton County the 1244th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the country.

Benton County emits 2,278.06 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the state average of 2,087.68.

Benton County ranks 894th in the country out of 3230 counties for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 0.01 megawatt hours produced per person.

Benton County is 638th out of 3230 counties in the United States for natural gas generation, with 37,333 megawatt hours produced using the fuel source.

Benton County consumes 1489.04% more megawatt hours than it produces.

As the 1447th highest generator of electricity of all 3230 counties in the nation, Benton County produces 78,220 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,242,948 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.73 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    78,220 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    40,887 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    37,333 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.8 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    222,406,615 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,278.06 kg

Corvallis, OR Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Corvallis are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.90 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 6.13% lower than the state's average rate of 12.68 cents. Production from non-renewable fuels accounts for 0.63 megawatt hours per capita in the city There is 1925.88% more electricity consumed in Corvallis than is generated, eliciting the need to import from nearby cities and counties.

Corvallis' electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 126,302,048.38 kilograms, which is 10th largest amount in Oregon out of 427 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 2,126.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Corvallis as the 6th highest polluting city in the state. Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production in Corvallis. Corvallis has one power producing plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Corvallis

Corvallis residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.127/kWh$0.097/kWh$164.49/mo.$68.82/mo.
179th11.90¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Corvallis
219th$115.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Corvallis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Corvallis, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers Power IncBUNDLED11.33138.74271,22730,731,700
PacifiCorpBUNDLED11.76110.996,125,756.79720,247,850

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Philomath, OR Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Philomath are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.93 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 5.95% lower than the state's average rate of 12.68 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $114.54 per month, while the nationwide average is $137.21. Consumers in Philomath have a 1.82% reduction compared to the rest of the United States. With an estimated 58 total residential customers, PacifiCorp is the largest supplier in the city.

Philomath's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 11,216,758.27 kilograms, which is 100th largest amount in Oregon out of 427 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 2,095.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Philomath as the 64th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Philomath

Philomath residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.127/kWh$0.097/kWh$164.49/mo.$68.82/mo.
181st11.93¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Philomath
215th$114.54Average residential monthly electricity bill for Philomath Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Philomath, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers Power IncBUNDLED11.33138.74271,22730,731,700
PacifiCorpBUNDLED11.76110.996,125,756.79720,247,850

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Adair Village, OR Electricity Overview

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On average, residents living in Adair Village are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.33 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 10.64% lower than the state's average rate of 12.68 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $138.74 per month, while the US average is $137.21. Patrons in the city pay a 1.11% markup compared to the rest of the United States. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Consumers Power Inc.

Adair Village's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 2,208,567.76 kilograms, which is 219th largest amount in Oregon out of 427 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 2,095.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Adair Village as the 64th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Adair Village

Adair Village residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.113/kWh$0.097/kWh$138.74/mo.$113.25/mo.
144th11.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Adair Village
406th$138.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Adair Village Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Adair Village, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Consumers Power IncBUNDLED11.33138.74271,22730,731,700

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Electricity Production in Benton County, Oregon

Power Plants in Benton County, Oregon

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Benton County OR Landfill Gas 39,49022,741,051.8575.87
Oregon State University Energy CenterOregon State University (100.00%)
Corvallis OR Natural Gas 35,4457,549,429.86212.99
Oregon University System Rabbit FieldMound Solar Owner VII, LLC (100.00%)
Benton County OR Solar 1,397

Benton County, Oregon Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Benton County has roughly 50.49% of its electricity produced by Landfill Gas. Natural Gas and Solar make up the next highest amounts at 37,333 megawatt hours (47.73%) and 1,397 megawatt hours (1.79%), respectively. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 222,406,615.35 kilograms, which is 13th largest emissions amount in Oregon out of 36 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the county, which amounts to 2,278.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks the county as the 9th highest polluting county in the state. Benton County has 3 electricity generation plants, which is 840th most in the country.

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
50.49%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
47.73%
SOLAR
Solar
1.79%

Benton County, Oregon Net Metering

Of the 2 electricity providers in Benton County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Oregon has some of the best regulations for consumers interested in purchasing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Benton County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 6.51% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Benton County ranks 2605th best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Benton County, Oregon

Providers In Each City in Benton County:

  • Adair Village, Oregon:
    • Consumers Power Inc: 100.00%
  • Corvallis, Oregon:
    • PacifiCorp: 84.13%
    • Consumers Power Inc: 15.87%
  • Monroe, Oregon:
    • PacifiCorp: 96.06%
    • Consumers Power Inc: 3.94%
  • Philomath, Oregon:
    • Consumers Power Inc: 12.48%
    • PacifiCorp: 87.52%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

Benton County, Oregon has 2 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Benton County, Oregon?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Consumers Power Inc4,362
2PacifiCorp3,373

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Benton County, Oregon?

By total megawatt hours sold, Consumers Power Inc is the largest electricity supplier in Benton County, Oregon.

How many power plants are located within Benton County, Oregon?

There are 3 power plants in Benton County, Oregon

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-03