Marion County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Marion County, OR is $145.83
- The average electricity rate in Marion County, OR is 15.82¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Marion County, OR
The average residential electric bill in Marion County, OR is $145.83 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 has seen a 21.09% drop during the last year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
Natural gas makes up 0.00% of the electric production in Marion County, giving it a ranking of 537th out of 3221 counties nationwide for total natural gas production.
Non-renewable fuel types are used in the generation of 54.94% of the megawatt hours produced in Marion County, ranking it 7th in Oregon out of 36 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable sources.
The largest electricity company in Marion County by megawatt hours sold is Portland General Electric.
Marion County generates 0.11 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 1211th highest county out of 3221 counties for production per capita in the United States.
The national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.73 cents, while residents of Marion County benefit from an average rate that is 5.45% below that at 15.82 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,871,603 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
36,517 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
16,456 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
20,061 MWh
Production per Capita
0.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
844,740,709 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,436.5 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Salem
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Rates and Production Categories
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

On average, Salem's residents purchase residential electricity for 16.50 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 10.65% more than the average Oregon price of 14.91 cents and 1.42% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. The city has had a 84.91% drop in fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuel usage for electric production. Generating -0 megawatt hours per capita living in the city, Salem ranks as the 6th highest producer per capita in Oregon out of 427 cities.
The use of electricity in Salem accounts for 396,519,554.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 3rd largest amount in the state out of 427 cities. This total results in 2,234.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, so the city ranks 132nd worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city is home to one electricity producing plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Salem
Salem residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Salem, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 18.43 | 141.74 | 7,689,682.6 | 1,417,112,872 | |
| Salem Electric | BUNDLED | 11.00 | 98.31 | 201,056.38 | 22,119,105.92 |
Zips with electric coverage in Salem, Oregon include: 97301, 97305, 97302, 97303, 97304, 97306, 97317, 97392
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Keizer, OR Electricity Overview

On average, Keizer's residents purchase residential electricity for 15.58 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.48% more than the average Oregon price of 14.91 cents and 6.91% below the nationwide average of 16.73 cents. Salem Electric sells an estimated 37,069.77 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other supplier. The Oregon average monthly residential power bill is $131.7, while the Keizer average is 5.47% lower at $124.49 per month. This is the 287th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
The use of electricity in Keizer accounts for 87,393,365.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 15th largest amount in the state out of 427 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,234.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 4th ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to zero power generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Keizer
Keizer residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Keizer, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 18.43 | 141.74 | 7,689,682.6 | 1,417,112,872 | |
| Salem Electric | BUNDLED | 11.00 | 98.31 | 201,056.38 | 22,119,105.92 |
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Woodburn, OR Electricity Overview

On average, Woodburn's residents purchase residential electricity for 18.02 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.86% more than the average Oregon price of 14.91 cents and 7.68% above the nationwide average of 16.73. Selling an estimated 27,921.17 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 57,810,223.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, which is the 24th 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 2,234.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 132nd 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 May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Woodburn, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 18.43 | 141.74 | 7,689,682.6 | 1,417,112,872 |
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Marion County, Oregon Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Marion County, Oregon
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Covanta Marion IncCovanta (100.00%) | Marion County | OR | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 36,568 | 1 | 75,998,666.48 | 1 | 2,078.28 | 1 | ||
Salem Smart Power CenterPortland General Electric (100.00%) | Salem | OR | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -51 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7/2024 |
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland General Electric | 135,457 |
| 2 | Salem Electric | 4,346 |
| 3 | Consumers Power Inc | 3,864 |
| 4 | Pacific Power | 3,667 |
How many power plants are located in Marion County, Oregon?
Marion County, Oregon is home to 2 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.