Malheur County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Malheur County, Oregon Electricity Overview
Malheur County produces 3.88 megawatt hours per capita each year from solar energy, giving the county a rank of 183rd in the US out of 3230 counties.
Over 100.00% of Malheur County's electricity production comes from sustainable sources, putting Malheur County at 618th in the US for total sustainable electricity production.
Malheur County consumers have an average monthly residential electric bill of $109.38, which is 7.89% lower than the state average bill of $118.74.
With a population of 31,313 citizens, Malheur County is the 1438th most populated county in the United States.
Malheur County is the 2796th highest polluting county in the nation when considering emissions per capita. The county emits 436.84 kilograms per capita per year of CO2 gases.
Residents of Malheur County are paying, on average, 35.93% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average, at 10.26 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
399,987 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
317,261 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
317,261 MWh
Production per Capita
10.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
13,678,868 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
436.84 kg
Ontario, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Ontario spend, on average, 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 12.26% less than Oregon's average rate of 12.88 cents. Idaho Power has an estimated 14 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
Emissions in Ontario average 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 51st worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 24,216,031.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 55th highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Ontario must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ontario
Ontario residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Ontario, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | BUNDLED | 11.30 | 128.49 | 191,318.04 | 21,616,232 |
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Nyssa, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Nyssa spend, on average, 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 12.26% less than Oregon's average rate of 12.88 cents. Idaho Power has an estimated 4 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
Emissions in Nyssa average 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 8th worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 6,716,701.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 130th highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Nyssa must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Nyssa
Nyssa residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Nyssa, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | BUNDLED | 11.30 | 128.49 | 191,318.04 | 21,616,232 |
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Vale, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Vale spend, on average, 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 12.26% less than Oregon's average rate of 12.88 cents. Idaho Power has an estimated 3 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
Emissions in Vale average 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 51st worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 4,543,278.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 157th highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Vale must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vale
Vale residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Vale, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power | BUNDLED | 11.30 | 128.49 | 191,318.04 | 21,616,232 |
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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 | 178,846 | ||||
Open Range Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 22,037 | ||||
Vale Air Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 20,413 | ||||
Hyline Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 18,649 | ||||
Thunderegg Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 17,916 | ||||
Grove Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 13,012 | ||||
Owyhee Dam Power ProjectOwyhee Irrigation District (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10,753 | ||||
Railroad Solar Center, LLCCypress Creek Renewables (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 9,693 | ||||
Ontario Solar CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 7,019 | ||||
Morgan Solar CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 6,912 | ||||
Vale Solar CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Solar | 5,820 | ||||
Tunnel 1 Power ProjectOwyhee Irrigation District (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,528 | ||||
Michell Butte Power ProjectOwyhee Irrigation District (100.00%) | Malheur County | OR | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,663 |
Malheur County, Oregon Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Malheur County averages 436.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2796th worst in the country out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Malheur County from electricity consumption is 13,678,868.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 26th largest amount in Oregon and 2796th in the United States. About 56.37% of electricity in Malheur County comes from production using Geothermal. Other fuel sources used include Solar at 38.29% and Conventional Hydroelectric at 5.34%. Malheur County is home to 13 power producing plants, which is 172nd most in the country.
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 13 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 | 13,318 |
| 2 | Harney Electric Cooperative | 833 |
