Electric Rates & Providers in Morrow County, OR

Morrow County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Morrow County, Oregon Electricity Overview

Morrow County generates 105.96 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Morrow County the 145th highest ranking county out of 3230 counties for renewable production per capita in the US.

Morrow County consumes only 1.80% of the electricity generated in the county.

Morrow County is the 3 largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 36 counties in Oregon, with a population of 11,964 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 8,472,499.48.

Morrow County emits 3,999.92 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the Oregon average of 2,087.68.

The largest electricity company in Morrow County by megawatt hours sold is Umatilla Electric Cooperative.

Morrow County has the highest electricity production in the state out of 36 counties, generating 8,472,499.48 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    152,316 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.73 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    8,472,499 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,267,698 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    7,204,801 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    708.17 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    47,855,046 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,999.92 kg

Boardman, OR Electricity Overview

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Boardman has an average residential electricity rate of 9.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.40% lower than the state's average rate of 12.68 cents and 43.31% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Production in Boardman is about 8709.09% of the electricity demand of residents, which results in the exportation and storage of excess generation. There was a 30.79% 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 17,372,478.4 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 4,635.13 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 4,155,680 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.091/kWh$0.083/kWh$115.97/mo.$100.65/mo.
30th9.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Boardman
227th$115.97Average residential monthly electricity bill for Boardman Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Boardman, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Umatilla Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.08115.97188,57817,120,400

Irrigon, OR Electricity Overview

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Irrigon has an average residential electricity rate of 9.08 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.40% lower than the state's average rate of 12.68 cents and 43.31% 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 4,176,162.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 2,095.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Irrigon as the 64th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.091/kWh$0.083/kWh$115.97/mo.$100.65/mo.
30th9.08¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Irrigon
227th$115.97Average residential monthly electricity bill for Irrigon Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Irrigon, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Umatilla Electric CooperativeBUNDLED9.08115.97188,57817,120,400

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Heppner, OR Electricity Overview

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Heppner has an average residential electricity rate of 10.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.42% lower than the state's average rate of 12.68 cents and 32.24% 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 2,543,834.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per resident in the city, which is 2,095.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This calculation ranks Heppner as the 64th 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:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.109/kWh$0.103/kWh$133.74/mo.$113.13/mo.
118th10.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Heppner
395th$133.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Heppner Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Heppner, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Columbia Basin Electric CooperativeBUNDLED10.85133.7447,208.75,122,934.64

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Electricity Production in Morrow County, Oregon

Power Plants in Morrow County, Oregon

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Carty Generating StationPortland General Electric (100.00%)
Morrow County OR Natural Gas 3,017,9371,119,806,786.28371.05
Boardman OR Natural Gas 2,263,061827,855,756.42365.81
Boardman OR Natural Gas 1,914,656692,576,951.78361.72
Wheatridge HybridWheatridge Wind Energy, LLC (100.00%)
Morrow County OR Wind 682,120
Morrow County OR Wind 273,253
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 37,22719,962,075.9536.23
Threemile DigesterTMF Biofuels, LLC (100.00%)
Morrow County OR Natural Gas 34,4319,155,237.7265.9
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

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For electricity generation purposes, Morrow County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, making up 7,208,048 megawatt hours, or 85.08% 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 13.09% of electricity generation and Solar makes up 1.43% of total generation in the county. The county has the 2263rd largest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the United States, emitting 47,855,046.48 kilograms. The county averages 3,999.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 1924th highest in the country in this category. Morrow County has the 3rd most power plants of any county in Oregon, with 18 total plants.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
85.08%
WIND
Wind
Wind
13.09%
SOLAR
Solar
1.43%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
0.44%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.04%

Morrow County, Oregon Net Metering

There are 3 companies in Morrow County offering electricity. Of those 3, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. The state of Oregon has highly favorable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Morrow County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 5.13% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.01%, resulting in a rank of 1964th best in the United States and a state rank of 14th best out of 3230 and 36 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Morrow County:

  • Boardman, Oregon:
    • Benton PUD: 8.66%
    • Umatilla Electric Cooperative: 91.34%
  • 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 RankProviderEst. County Customers
1PacifiCorp4,095
2Umatilla Electric Cooperative2,520
3Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative2,146

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Published: 2024-03-12