Morrow County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Morrow County, Oregon Electricity Overview
With 120,434 megawatt generated from solar power and 11,964 citizens in Morrow County, the county averages 10.07 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 6th out of 36 counties in Oregon.
The burning of natural gas in Morrow County yields a total of 7,262,334 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 1st in the state out of 36 counties.
Morrow County generates 104.78 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Morrow County the 4th highest ranking county out of 36 counties for renewable production per capita in Oregon.
Morrow County ranks 153rd out of 3230 counties in the United States for total production of electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, with 7,259,090 of the county's 8,512,660.48 megawatt hours coming from those fuel sources.
The county is the 136th largest producer of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties, producing 8,512,660.48 megawatt hours.
There was a 3.67% rise in CO2 emissions per capita over the preceding 12 months in Morrow County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
152,826 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,512,660 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,253,570 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
7,259,090 MWh
Production per Capita
711.52 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
48,126,064 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,022.57 kg
Recent Energy News in Boardman
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Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production increased by 27.5% to 354,054.69 MWhs, from last year's value of 277,689.23 MWhs
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank increased by 15 positions to 50th, from last year's value of 65th
- In Boardman, the natural gas production increased by 8.21% to 424,994 MWhs, from last year's value of 392,745 MWhs
- In Boardman, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 6 positions to 43rd, from last year's value of 37th
- In Boardman, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 5 positions to 43rd, from last month's value of 38th
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank dropped by 1 position to 50th, from last month's value of 49th
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production increased by 0.52% to 354,054.69 MWhs, from last month's value of 352,221.46 MWhs
- In Boardman, the natural gas production increased by 0.42% to 424,994 MWhs, from last month's value of 423,199 MWhs
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 27.5% to 354,054.69 MWhs, from last year's value of 277,689.23 MWhs
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 19 positions to 69th, from last year's value of 88th
- In Boardman, the total production increased by 8.21% to 424,994 MWhs, from last year's value of 392,745 MWhs
- In Boardman, the total production national rank dropped by 8 positions to 63rd, from last month's value of 55th
- In Boardman, the total production national rank dropped by 7 positions to 63rd, from last year's value of 56th
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 1 position to 69th, from last month's value of 70th
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average total production increased by 0.52% to 354,054.69 MWhs, from last month's value of 352,221.46 MWhs
- In Boardman, the total production increased by 0.42% to 424,994 MWhs, from last month's value of 423,199 MWhs
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 48 positions to 999th, from last year's value of 951st
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 45 positions to 999th, from last month's value of 954th
- In Boardman, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 3 positions to 1,001st, from last month's value of 998th
- In Boardman, the distillate fuel oil production national rank dropped by 2 positions to 1,001st, from last year's value of 999th
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission increased by 26.73% to 128808296.82000001 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 101637401.40615386 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank increased by 10 positions to 59th, from last year's value of 69th
- In Boardman, the natural gas emission national rank dropped by 9 positions to 51st, from last year's value of 42nd
- In Boardman, the natural gas emission national rank dropped by 10 positions to 51st, from last month's value of 41st
- In Boardman, the natural gas emission increased by 7.95% to 154075150.46 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 142733628.52 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank dropped by 3 positions to 59th, from last month's value of 56th
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission increased by 0.49% to 128808296.82000001 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 128176033.86 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Boardman, the natural gas emission increased by 0.5% to 154075150.46 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 153303392.76 CO2 equivalent kgs
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 26.73% to 128808296.82000001 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 101637401.40615386 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 19 positions to 82nd, from last year's value of 101st
- In Boardman, the total emission national rank dropped by 16 positions to 77th, from last month's value of 61st
- In Boardman, the total emission national rank dropped by 10 positions to 77th, from last year's value of 67th
- In Boardman, the total emission increased by 7.95% to 154075150.46 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 142733628.52 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 2 positions to 82nd, from last month's value of 80th
- In Boardman, the 12 month rolling average total emission increased by 0.49% to 128808296.82000001 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 128176033.86 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Boardman, the total emission increased by 0.5% to 154075150.46 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 153303392.76 CO2 equivalent kgs
Boardman Electricity Production and Emission Data
Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024
424,994 MWh
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 8.21% higher than January last year
- 2,077.27% higher than the Oregon average
- 1,421.48% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 22 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 63rd in the US out of 2,734 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from All
354,054.69 MWh
- 0.52% higher than last month
- 27.5% higher than January last year
- 2,077.17% higher than the Oregon average
- 1,270.12% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 22 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 69th in the US out of 2,734 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 19 since January last year
Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024
154,075,150.46 MWh
- 0.5% higher than last month
- 7.95% higher than January last year
- 2,080.03% higher than the Oregon average
- 1,063.9% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 22 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 77th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All
128,808,296.82 MWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 26.73% higher than January last year
- 2,080.15% higher than the Oregon average
- 992.85% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 22 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 82nd in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 19 since January last year
Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024
424,994 MWh
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 8.21% higher than January last year
- 494.67% higher than the Oregon average
- 801.48% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 6 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 43rd in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas
354,054.69 MWh
- 0.52% higher than last month
- 27.5% higher than January last year
- 494.93% higher than the Oregon average
- 694.5% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 6 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 50th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 15 since January last year
Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024
154,075,150.46 MWh
- 0.5% higher than last month
- 7.95% higher than January last year
- 496.86% higher than the Oregon average
- 740.73% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 6 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 51st in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 9 since January last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas
128,808,296.82 MWh
- 0.49% higher than last month
- 26.73% higher than January last year
- 497.02% higher than the Oregon average
- 622.54% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 6 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since January last year
- 59th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 10 since January last year
Boardman, OR Electricity Overview
Boardman has an average residential electricity rate of 9.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 29.50% lower than the state's average rate of 12.88 cents and 43.29% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Production in Boardman is about 8793.42% of the electricity demand of residents, which results in the exportation and storage of excess generation. There was a 30.34% rise in the use of fossil fuels and other non-renewable fuels in the city.
Coming in as the 79th worst ranked city out of 427 cities in the state, Boardman emits 17,419,555.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 4,647.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 2nd ranked city in the state for CO2 emissions released per capita. The city is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 2nd highest number of power plants within a city in Oregon out of the state's 427 cities. Boardman's power plants primarily use Natural Gas, which makes up 100.00% (or 4,209,966 megawatt hours) of the fuel sources used for electricity production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boardman
Boardman residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Boardman, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.08 | 115.97 | 188,578 | 17,120,400 |
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Irrigon, OR Electricity Overview
Irrigon has an average residential electricity rate of 9.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 29.50% lower than the state's average rate of 12.88 cents and 43.29% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Umatilla Electric Cooperative. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $115.97 per month.
Coming in as the 166th worst ranked city out of 427 cities in the state, Irrigon emits 4,209,555.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Irrigon as the 51st highest polluting city in Oregon. Within Irrigon, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Irrigon
Irrigon residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Irrigon, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.08 | 115.97 | 188,578 | 17,120,400 |
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Heppner, OR Electricity Overview
Heppner has an average residential electricity rate of 10.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.73% lower than the state's average rate of 12.88 cents and 32.21% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative.
Coming in as the 209th worst ranked city out of 427 cities in the state, Heppner emits 2,564,174.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Heppner as the 51st highest polluting city in Oregon. Within Heppner, there are no power producing plants. The residents must rely on electricity generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Heppner
Heppner residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Heppner, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 10.85 | 133.74 | 47,208.7 | 5,122,934.64 |
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Electricity Production in Morrow County, Oregon
Power Plants in Morrow County, Oregon
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carty Generating StationPortland General Electric (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Natural Gas | 3,017,937 | 1,119,806,786.28 | 371.05 | ||
Coyote Springs IIAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Boardman | OR | Natural Gas | 2,284,145 | 835,193,795.24 | 365.65 | ||
Coyote SpringsPortland General Electric (100.00%) | Boardman | OR | Natural Gas | 1,925,821 | 696,580,434.9 | 361.71 | ||
Wheatridge HybridWheatridge Wind Energy, LLC (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 679,655 | ||||
Wheatridge 1Portland General Electric (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 273,870 | ||||
Willow Creek Energy CenterInvenergy (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 153,691 | ||||
Finley Buttes Landfill GasFinley BioEnergy LLC (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Landfill Gas | 37,227 | 19,962,075.9 | 536.23 | ||
Threemile DigesterTMF Biofuels, LLC (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Natural Gas | 34,431 | 9,155,237.7 | 265.9 | ||
Threemile CanyonExelon Corporation (51.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 19,954 | ||||
Sand Ranch Windfarm LLCExelon Corporation (50.50%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 19,781 | ||||
Four Mile Canyon Windfarm LLCExelon Corporation (51.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 19,193 | ||||
Orchard Windfarm 4, LLCOrchard Windfarm, LLC (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 18,047 | ||||
Orchard Windfarm 3, LLCOrchard Windfarm, LLC (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 17,019 | ||||
Orchard Windfarm 2, LLCOrchard Windfarm, LLC (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 16,796 | ||||
Pacific Canyon Windfarm LLCExelon Corporation (50.50%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 16,121 | ||||
Orchard Windfarm 1, LLCOrchard Windfarm, LLC (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 15,926 | ||||
Wagon Trail LLC | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 5,926 | ||||
Big Top LLC | Morrow County | OR | Wind | 3,156 |
Morrow County, Oregon Details
For electricity generation purposes, Morrow County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, making up 7,262,334 megawatt hours, or 85.31% of production in the county. Wind and Solar are the second and third most used fuel types, respectively, for electricity generation. Wind is used to make 12.87% of electricity generation and Solar makes up 1.41% of total generation in the county. The county has the 2267th largest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the United States, emitting 48,126,064.12 kilograms. The county averages 4,022.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 1916th highest in the country in this category. Morrow County has the 3rd most power plants of any county in Oregon, with 18 total plants.
Providers In Each City in Morrow County:
- Boardman, Oregon:
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative: 91.34%
- Benton PUD: 8.66%
- Heppner, Oregon:
- Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Ione, Oregon:
- Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Irrigon, Oregon:
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Lexington, Oregon:
- Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Morrow County, Oregon?
By total revenue, Umatilla Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Morrow County, Oregon.
How many power plants are in Morrow County, Oregon?
Morrow County, Oregon is home to 18 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Morrow County, Oregon?
There are 3 electricity providers serving consumers in Morrow County, Oregon.
What electricity companies offer service in Morrow County, Oregon?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PacifiCorp | 4,102 |
| 2 | Umatilla Electric Cooperative | 2,520 |
| 3 | Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative | 2,146 |
