Multnomah County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Multnomah County, OR is $137.17
- The average electricity rate in Multnomah County, OR is 17.40¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Multnomah County, OR
The average residential electric bill in Multnomah County, OR is $137.17 per month. Multnomah County, OR is the 20th most expensive county in Oregon for electricity.
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Multnomah County, Oregon Electricity Overview
Residents of Multnomah County are paying, on average, 4.00% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 17.40 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
Multnomah County is the most populated county in the state, with 795,083 citizens residing within the county's borders.
Releasing 1,196,398,048.21 kilograms of CO2 gases, Multnomah County has the 2nd worst pollution level from electricity use out of 36 counties in Oregon.
Renewable electricity fuels account for 100.48%, or 3,664,648 megawatt hours, of Multnomah County's total energy generation.
Multnomah County is the 908th largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the US, with a population of 795,083 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 3,647,018.
Citizens in Multnomah County experience an average of 0.9 outages lasting 109.89 minutes per year, compared to the US averages of 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes per outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
11,171,892 MWh
Consumption per Capita
14.05 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,647,018 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
3,664,648 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
-17,630 MWh
Production per Capita
4.59 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,196,398,048 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,504.75 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Portland
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Portland Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
17.4¢ per kWh
- 3.31% lower than last month
- 17.37% higher than November last year
- 17.25% higher than the Oregon average
- 2.14% higher than the US average
- 344th 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
- 21,289th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,252 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,285 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
17.33¢ per kWh
- 1.25% higher than last month
- 19.23% higher than November last year
- 19.81% higher than the Oregon average
- 5.1% higher than the US average
- 344th 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
- 21,551st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 207 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,062 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$147.09 per month
- 25.13% higher than last month
- 17.17% higher than November last year
- 8.63% higher than the Oregon average
- 24.41% higher than the US average
- 333rd in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 20 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 49 since November last year
- 27,833rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 12,293 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,734 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$136.47 per month
- 1.33% higher than last month
- 11.95% higher than November last year
- 7.84% higher than the Oregon average
- 4.06% lower than the US average
- 311th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 51 since November last year
- 14,755th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,109 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,194 since November last year
Portland, OR Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 17.33 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Portland, which is 16.26% higher than the state's average rate of 14.91 cents. This makes the city 344th out of 427 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Portland General Electric. The city has an average of 0.9 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 109.89 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Approximately 2,234.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 4th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. With total emissions of 1,419,275,940.5 kilograms, the city ranks highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 8,926,688.73 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portland
Portland residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Portland, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Power | BUNDLED | 14.38 | 127.75 | 5,855,034.28 | 842,066,806 | |
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 18.43 | 141.74 | 7,689,682.6 | 1,417,112,872 |
Zips with electric coverage in Portland, Oregon include: 97229, 97206, 97223, 97080, 97219, 97202, 97230, 97236, 97233, 97222, 97266 and 25 other zip code(s).
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Gresham, OR Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.02 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Gresham, which is 20.86% higher than the state's average rate of 14.91 cents. This makes the city 426th out of 427 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Portland General Electric. The city has an average of 0.65 power outages per consumer each year. These outages last for an average of 109 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.
Approximately 2,234.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 132nd worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. With total emissions of 249,394,692.15 kilograms, the city ranks 4th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,568,594.75 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gresham
Gresham residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gresham, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 18.43 | 141.74 | 7,689,682.6 | 1,417,112,872 |
Zips with electric coverage in Gresham, Oregon include: 97080, 97230, 97030, 97236, 97233, 97060, 97024
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Troutdale, OR Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 18.02 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Troutdale, which is 20.86% higher than the state's average rate of 14.91 cents. This makes the city 426th out of 427 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. With an estimated 1,405 total residential customers, Portland General Electric is the largest electricity provider in the city. Customers in Troutdale deal with 0.65 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 109 minutes.
Approximately 2,234.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 4th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. With total emissions of 36,533,237.19 kilograms, the city ranks 44th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. There is one power plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Troutdale
Troutdale residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Troutdale, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Multnomah County, Oregon Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Multnomah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BonnevilleUS Army Corps of Engineers (100.00%) | Multnomah County | OR | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,664,648 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Sundial (Troutdale) BESSTroutdale Grid, LLC (100.00%) | Troutdale | OR | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -17,630 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Multnomah County, Oregon Production Fuel Makeup
Approximately 1,504.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 31st highest polluter in the state out of 36 counties. With total emissions of 1,196,398,048.21 kilograms, the county ranks 2nd highest in Oregon and 288th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Multnomah County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county generates 100.48% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Multnomah County has 2 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 355th highest number of power plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Multnomah County:
- Fairview, Oregon:
- Portland General Electric: 100.00%
- Gresham, Oregon:
- Portland General Electric: 100.00%
- Maywood Park, Oregon:
- Pacific Power: 100.00%
- Portland, Oregon:
- Pacific Power: 24.51%
- Portland General Electric: 75.49%
- Troutdale, Oregon:
- Portland General Electric: 100.00%
- Wood Village, 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 provider in Multnomah County, Oregon?
The largest electricity supplier in Multnomah County, Oregon by total customer count is Portland General Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Multnomah County, Oregon?
There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Multnomah County, Oregon.
How many power plants are in Multnomah County, Oregon?
Multnomah County, Oregon is home to 2 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Multnomah County, Oregon?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland General Electric | 88,633 |
| 2 | Pacific Power | 1,106 |
| 3 | Cascade Locks, Oregon Electric Utility | 409 |
