Electric Rates & Providers in Multnomah County, OR

Multnomah County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Multnomah County, Oregon Electricity Overview

Residents of Multnomah County are paying, on average, 8.07% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 14.72 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Multnomah County has experienced a 20.51% drop during the course of the past year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

Multnomah County produces 99.95% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 3,644,983 megawatt hours a year.

Portland General Electric is the largest supplier in Multnomah County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Multnomah County is ranked as the 59th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US with over 10,100,000 megawatt hours being used by consumers who live there.

With 1,705 megawatt generated from solar power and 795,083 citizens in Multnomah County, the county averages 0 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 985th out of 3230 counties in the United States.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    10,156,259 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.77 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,646,688 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,646,688 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    4.59 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,076,366,058 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,353.78 kg

Portland, OR Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 14.64 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Portland, which is 13.67% higher than the state's average rate of 12.88 cents. This makes the city 341st out of 427 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Electric generation plants in the city have seen a 7.84% decline in the use of renewable energy versus non-renewable and fossil fuels. Portland General Electric sells an estimated 484,710.57 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other vendors.

Approximately 2,111.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 405th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. With total emissions of 1,341,571,385.19 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 city has the 7th highest number of power plants of any city in Oregon, with one total power plant. Portland's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portland

Portland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.166/kWh$0.112/kWh$180.30/mo.$74.67/mo.
341st14.64¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Portland
272nd$123.1Average residential monthly electricity bill for Portland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Portland, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
PacifiCorpBUNDLED12.23112.916,002,909.31733,967,207
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED15.49126.78,015,929.031,241,664,056

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).

Gresham, OR Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 15.49 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Gresham, which is 20.29% higher than the state's average rate of 12.88 cents. This makes the city 344th out of 427 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 109,242.49 megawatt hours each year, Portland General Electric is the largest supplier in the city.

Approximately 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 367th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. With total emissions of 235,790,013.34 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 1,425,994.32 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 January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.176/kWh$0.112/kWh$186.42/mo.$72.11/mo.
344th15.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Gresham
282nd$126.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Gresham Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Gresham, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED15.49126.78,015,929.031,241,664,056

Zips with electric coverage in Gresham, Oregon include: 97080, 97230, 97030, 97236, 97233, 97060, 97024

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Troutdale, OR Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 15.49 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Troutdale, which is 20.29% higher than the state's average rate of 12.88 cents. This makes the city 344th out of 427 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 27,923.65 megawatt hours each year, Portland General Electric is the largest supplier in the city.

Approximately 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 367th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. With total emissions of 34,540,320.05 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. The 208,890.53 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 Troutdale

Troutdale residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.176/kWh$0.112/kWh$186.42/mo.$72.11/mo.
344th15.49¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Troutdale
282nd$126.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Troutdale Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Troutdale, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED15.49126.78,015,929.031,241,664,056

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Electricity Production in Multnomah County, Oregon

Power Plants in Multnomah County, Oregon

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Multnomah County OR Conventional Hydroelectric 3,595,614
PHP 1Portland City of (100.00%)
Multnomah County OR Conventional Hydroelectric 49,369
Oregon Convention CenterDom Solar Lessor I, LP (100.00%)
Portland OR Solar 1,705

Multnomah County, Oregon Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 1,353.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 26th highest polluter in the state out of 36 counties. With total emissions of 1,076,366,058.45 kilograms, the county ranks 2nd highest in Oregon and 319th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Multnomah County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county generates 99.95% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Multnomah County has 3 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 846th highest number of power plants within a single county.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
99.95%
SOLAR
Solar
0.05%

Multnomah County, Oregon Net Metering

Multnomah County has 3 out of 3 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are great for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Multnomah County averages out to about 5.85% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. With a state average energy loss of 2.01%, Multnomah County is ranked as the 18th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Multnomah County:

  • Fairview, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Gresham, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Maywood Park, Oregon:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Portland, Oregon:
    • PacifiCorp: 26.13%
    • Portland General Electric: 73.87%
  • 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 3 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity companies offer service in Multnomah County, Oregon?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Portland General Electric84,214
2PacifiCorp1,143
3Cascade Locks, Oregon Electric Utility376

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