Malheur County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Malheur County, Oregon Electricity Overview
Malheur County averages 9.35 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 11th highest in Oregon out of 36.
Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has decreased by 4.29% over the course of the last year in Malheur County.
Averaging production of 9.35 megawatt hours per resident per year, Malheur County is 14 out of 36 counties in Oregon for generation per capita.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Malheur County saw a 16.12% increase over the previous year.
Malheur County is home to over 31,313 citizens and generates 116,778 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 3.73 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Malheur County 7th out of 36 counties in Oregon for solar megawatt hours produced per person.
Citizens of Malheur County consume enough electricity to emit 558.99 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, compared to the Oregon average of 2,145.86.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
396,018 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.65 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
292,769 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
292,769 MWh
Production per Capita
9.35 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
17,503,686 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
558.99 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Ontario
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Rates and Production Categories
Ontario Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
11.62¢ per kWh
- 0.1% higher than last month
- 9.56% higher than May last year
- 22.67% lower than the Oregon average
- 29.51% lower than the US average
- 103rd in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 33 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since May last year
- 3,348th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 517 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,606 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.65¢ per kWh
- 0.73% higher than last month
- 8.5% higher than May last year
- 14.19% lower than the Oregon average
- 27.87% lower than the US average
- 140th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 143 since May last year
- 3,980th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 129 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,151 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$92.68 per month
- 4.64% lower than last month
- 10.88% higher than May last year
- 14.44% lower than the Oregon average
- 25.39% lower than the US average
- 69th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 44 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since May last year
- 5,438th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,484 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,411 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$126.53 per month
- 0.6% higher than last month
- 1.43% lower than May last year
- 5.88% higher than the Oregon average
- 7.46% lower than the US average
- 302nd in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 78 since May last year
- 12,357th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 41 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 47 since May last year
Ontario, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Ontario spend, on average, 11.65 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 15.06% less than Oregon's average rate of 13.71 cents. Idaho Power has an estimated 14 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Customers in the city have 0.98 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 140.26 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Emissions in Ontario average 2,144.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 163rd worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 24,581,476.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 55th highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Ontario must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ontario
Ontario residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ontario, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | BUNDLED | 11.64 | 126.53 | 183,252.21 | 21,333,600 |
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Nyssa, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Nyssa spend, on average, 11.65 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 15.06% less than Oregon's average rate of 13.71 cents. Idaho Power has an estimated 4 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Customers in the city have 0.98 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 140.26 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Emissions in Nyssa average 2,144.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 163rd worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 6,818,063.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 130th highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Nyssa must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nyssa
Nyssa residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nyssa, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | BUNDLED | 11.64 | 126.53 | 183,252.21 | 21,333,600 |
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Vale, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Vale spend, on average, 11.65 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 15.06% less than Oregon's average rate of 13.71 cents. Idaho Power has an estimated 3 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. Customers in the city have 0.98 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 140.26 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
Emissions in Vale average 2,144.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 6th worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 4,611,840.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 158th highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Vale must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vale
Vale residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Vale, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | BUNDLED | 11.64 | 126.53 | 183,252.21 | 21,333,600 |
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Electricity Production in Malheur County, Oregon
Power Plants in Malheur County, Oregon
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Neal Hot Springs Geothermal ProjectUSG Oregon LLC (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Geothermal | 175,991 | ||||
Open Range Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 22,325 | ||||
Vale Air Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 20,934 | ||||
Hyline Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 18,201 | ||||
Thunderegg Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 15,993 | ||||
Grove Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 12,761 | ||||
Railroad Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 9,812 | ||||
Morgan Solar CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 6,306 | ||||
Vale Solar CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 5,705 | ||||
Ontario Solar CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 5,705 |
Malheur County, Oregon Details
Emissions in Malheur County average 558.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2816th worst polluting county based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 17,503,686.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the county the 24th highest for total pollution in the state. Approximately 60.11% of Malheur County's electricity is produced using Geothermal. Malheur County has 10 electricity generation plants, which is 7th highest in Oregon.
Providers In Each City in Malheur County:
- Adrian, Oregon:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
- Jordan Valley, Oregon:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
- Nyssa, Oregon:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
- Ontario, Oregon:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
- Vale, Oregon:
- Idaho Power: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Malheur County, Oregon?
Malheur County, Oregon has 10 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Malheur County, Oregon?
By total megawatt hours sold, Idaho Power is the largest electricity provider in Malheur County, Oregon.
How many electric companies offer service in Malheur County, Oregon?
Malheur County, Oregon is home to 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Malheur County, Oregon?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Power | 13,357 |
| 2 | Harney Electric Cooperative | 826 |
