Marion County, OR: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Marion County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Marion County, OR is $145.95
  • The average electricity rate in Marion County, OR is 15.72¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Marion County, OR

The average residential electric bill in Marion County, OR is $145.95 per month. Marion County, OR is the 28th most expensive county in Oregon for electricity.

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Marion County, Oregon Electricity Overview

Marion County produces 1.1 megawatt hours per capita per year, making it the 1532nd highest county out of 3221 counties in the country for production per capita.

Marion County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 0.08 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 8th highest county in Oregon for non-renewable generation per capita.

Customers in Marion County deal with an average of 1.08 outages lasting 147.16 minutes per year, compared to the national averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes an outage.

Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has dropped by 5.41% over the course of the last year in Marion County.

Marion County is the 619th largest producing county in the nation out of 3221 counties when it comes to megawatt hours generated using renewable fuel sources.

Marion County has recently seen a rise in electricity generation from solar energy of 11.78% year over year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,857,551 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14.01 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    381,406 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    355,182 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    26,224 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.1 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    847,767,071 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,445.23 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Salem

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Salem Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

16.78¢ per kWh

  • 2.33% lower than last month
  • 16.66% higher than November last year
  • 13.05% higher than the Oregon average
  • 1.51% lower than the US average
  • 343rd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 18,236th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,329 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,032 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.5¢ per kWh

  • 1.22% higher than last month
  • 16.89% higher than November last year
  • 14.04% higher than the Oregon average
  • 0.03% higher than the US average
  • 343rd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since November last year
  • 19,412th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 320 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,439 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$135.59 per month

  • 20.85% higher than last month
  • 14.16% higher than November last year
  • 0.13% higher than the Oregon average
  • 14.67% higher than the US average
  • 157th in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 151 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 32 since November last year
  • 23,256th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 10,725 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5,382 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$130.13 per month

  • 1.09% higher than last month
  • 9.82% higher than November last year
  • 2.83% higher than the Oregon average
  • 8.51% lower than the US average
  • 302nd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 68 since November last year
  • 12,526th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 359 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,650 since November last year

Salem, OR Electricity Overview

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On average, Salem's residents purchase residential electricity for 16.50 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.45% more than the average Oregon price of 14.80 cents and 0.77% below the nationwide average of 16.62 cents. Generation from non-renewable fuel types accounts for -0 megawatt hours per person in the city, which ranks them 6th in Oregon out of 427 cities for non-renewable generation per capita. The city produces 0.04 megawatt hours per citizen from solar power, which is 9th out of 427 cities in the state.

The use of electricity in Salem accounts for 414,315,727.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 3rd largest amount in the state out of 427 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,334.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 405th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. Solar makes up 100.77% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in Salem. Salem has 3 electricity generation plants within its borders. This is the most plants within a single city within the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Salem

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.173/kWh$0.106/kWh$173.60/mo.$72.81/mo.
343rd16.50¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Salem
302nd$130.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Salem Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Salem, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED18.31142.067,737,994.81,416,664,320
Salem ElectricBUNDLED10.9297.55200,449.9921,895,773.36

Zips with electric coverage in Salem, Oregon include: 97301, 97305, 97302, 97303, 97304, 97306, 97317, 97392

Keizer, OR Electricity Overview

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On average, Keizer's residents purchase residential electricity for 15.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.23% more than the average Oregon price of 14.80 cents and 6.30% below the nationwide average of 16.62 cents. The city generates around 0.21 megawatt hours per customer in the city a year from electricity generating plants located within its city limits, which makes it the 16th highest generator out of 427 cities in Oregon. Consumers in the city have 0.65 power outages each year, with outages lasting about 109 minutes on average. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.

The use of electricity in Keizer accounts for 94,367,158.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 15th largest amount in the state out of 427 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,412.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 5th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. Other Biomass Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity generation in Keizer. Keizer has one electricity generation plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Keizer

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.103/kWh$165.54/mo.$73.25/mo.
342nd15.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Keizer
287th$124.49Average residential monthly electricity bill for Keizer Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Keizer, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED18.31142.067,737,994.81,416,664,320
Salem ElectricBUNDLED10.9297.55200,449.9921,895,773.36

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Woodburn, OR Electricity Overview

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On average, Woodburn's residents purchase residential electricity for 18.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.73% more than the average Oregon price of 14.80 cents and 8.39% above the nationwide average of 16.62. Selling an estimated 27,812.56 megawatt hours, Portland General Electric is the largest provider in the city. The power grid in the city has an average of 0.65 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting about 109 minutes each. The US averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes per outage.

The use of electricity in Woodburn accounts for 60,566,448.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 23rd largest amount in the state out of 427 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,340.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 8th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Woodburn

Woodburn residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.190/kWh$0.112/kWh$186.42/mo.$72.11/mo.
388th18.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Woodburn
330th$139.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Woodburn Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Woodburn, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED18.31142.067,737,994.81,416,664,320

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Marion County, Oregon Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Marion County, Oregon

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Marion County OR Conventional Hydroelectric 163,0071111
Marion County OR Conventional Hydroelectric 75,8212111
Covanta Marion IncCovanta (100.00%)
Marion County OR Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 47,774195,794,607.2212,005.161
WLWPCF Cogeneration FacilityCity of Salem Public Works (100.00%)
Keizer OR Other Biomass Gas 8,40914,211,890.232500.883
Marion County OR Solar 4,7445411
Marion County OR Solar 4,5385711
Carnes Creek Solar (CSG)Carnes Creek Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Salem OR Solar 4,2556011
Williams Acres SolarWilliams Acres Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 4,2536111
St Louis SolarSt Louis Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 4,1126411
SSD Marion 5, LLCThor Solar 1 CEI, LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,9936811
Labish Solar LLCLabish Solar LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,9527111
Case Creek SolarCase Creek Solar LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,8817511
Kale Patch SolarKale Patch Solar LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,8497611
Rafael SolarRafael Solar LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,8117911
Silverton SolarSilverton Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,7448511
SSD Marion 6, LLCThor Solar 1 CEI, LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,7418611
Drift Creek SolarDrift Creek Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,5299011
Sheep SolarSheep Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,4529211
Interstate SolarSP Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Marion County OR Solar 3,4449311
Marion County OR Solar 3,3899411

Marion County, Oregon Production Fuel Makeup

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
62.62%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
22.67%
NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
6.89%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
5.64%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
2.20%
OTHER
Other
-0.01%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

As the 5th highest ranked county out of 36 counties in Oregon, Marion County emits 847,767,071.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. This total results in 2,445.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the county 2378th worst in the country for emissions per capita from electricity consumption. The primary fuel utilized in Marion County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 62.62% of the total generation in the county from this fuel. Combined with Solar (22.67%) and Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (6.89%), these three fuels account for 92.17% of the county electricity production. Marion County is home to 29 electricity plants, which is the highest number of power plants within a county in Oregon.

Marion County, Oregon Net Metering

Of the 4 electricity companies in Marion County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Oregon has highly favorable laws for consumers interested in investing in personal solar.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Marion County is 5.57%. This includes data from 4 companies, including Portland General Electric, Salem Electric, and Consumers Power Inc. The US average for energy loss is 2.43% and the state average is 2.94%, resulting in a rank of 2409th best in the nation and a state rank of 14th best out of 3221 and 36 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Marion County:

  • Aumsville, Oregon:
    • Pacific Power: 100.00%
  • Aurora, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Detroit, Oregon:
    • Consumers Power Inc: 100.00%
  • Donald, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Gates, Oregon:
    • Pacific Power: 100.00%
  • Gervais, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Hubbard, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Idanha, Oregon:
    • Consumers Power Inc: 100.00%
  • Jefferson, Oregon:
    • Pacific Power: 100.00%
  • Keizer, Oregon:
    • Salem Electric: 26.89%
    • Portland General Electric: 73.11%
  • Mount Angel, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Salem, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 83.91%
    • Salem Electric: 16.09%
  • Scotts Mills, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Silverton, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • St. Paul, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Stayton, Oregon:
    • Pacific Power: 100.00%
  • Sublimity, Oregon:
    • Pacific Power: 100.00%
  • Turner, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Woodburn, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 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 Marion County, Oregon?

By total revenue, Portland General Electric is the largest electricity supplier in Marion County, Oregon.

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

There are 4 electricity providers offering service in Marion County, Oregon.

What electricity companies offer service in Marion County, Oregon?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Portland General Electric135,136
2Salem Electric4,336
3Consumers Power Inc3,855
4Pacific Power3,661

How many power plants are located in Marion County, Oregon?

Marion County, Oregon is home to 29 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2025-06-04