Polk County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Polk County, Oregon Electricity Overview
Customers in Polk County face an average of 0.5 outages lasting 48.35 minutes per year, compared to the national averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Polk County currently ranks 696th in the country out of 3230 counties for megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.
Polk County saw a 20.70% increase in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the previous 12 months.
Polk County is the 1900th highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the country, with a population of 89,614 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 9,431.
In the previous year, Polk County has had a 19.32% drop in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Polk County's average rate is 20.69% lower than at 12.70 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,144,714 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
9,431 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
9,431 MWh
Production per Capita
0.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
187,720,596 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,094.77 kg
Dallas, OR Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Dallas is roughly 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 5.05% below the state's average rate of 12.88 cents, resulting in the city ranking 192nd lowest for average electricity price out of 427 cities in the state. PacifiCorp has an estimated 148 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Dallas average is 18.19% below at $112.91 per month.
Electricity use in Dallas creates 35,195,092.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 42nd highest of any city in Oregon. This total also equates to a ranking of 51st worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dallas
Dallas residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Dallas, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 112.91 | 6,002,909.31 | 733,967,207 |
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Monmouth, OR Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Monmouth is roughly 9.47 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 26.44% below the state's average rate of 12.88 cents, resulting in the city ranking 44th lowest for average electricity price out of 427 cities in the state. City of Monmouth Utilities has an estimated 2,013 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Monmouth average is 37.80% below at $85.85 per month.
Electricity use in Monmouth creates 22,674,147.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 57th highest of any city in Oregon. This total also equates to a ranking of 51st worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monmouth
Monmouth residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Monmouth, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Monmouth Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.41 | 84.03 | 48,486.46 | 4,562,081.95 | |
| Consumers Power Inc | BUNDLED | 11.33 | 138.74 | 271,227 | 30,731,700 |
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Independence, OR Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Independence is roughly 12.18 cents per kilowatt hour. This is, thankfully, 5.42% below the state's average rate of 12.88 cents, resulting in the city ranking 186th lowest for average electricity price out of 427 cities in the state. PacifiCorp has an estimated 92 residential customers, more than any other electricity provider in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Independence average is 18.55% below at $112.42 per month.
Electricity use in Independence creates 20,804,876.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 68th highest of any city in Oregon. This total also equates to a ranking of 51st worst in the state for emissions per resident from electricity consumption. There are zero electricity plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Independence
Independence residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Independence, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Monmouth Utilities | BUNDLED | 9.41 | 84.03 | 48,486.46 | 4,562,081.95 | |
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 112.91 | 6,002,909.31 | 733,967,207 |
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Electricity Production in Polk County, Oregon
Power Plants in Polk County, Oregon
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Ronde SolarNorWest Energy 14, LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | OR | Solar | 3,910 | ||||
Valley Creek SolarSP Solar 8, LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | OR | Solar | 3,245 | ||||
Steel Bridge Solar, LLCSteel Bridge Solar. LLC (100.00%) | Polk County | OR | Solar | 2,182 | ||||
Cosper Creek Solar (CSG)Cosper Creek Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Willamina | OR | Solar | 94 |
Polk County, Oregon Details
Approximately 187,720,596.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Polk County due to electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 2543rd worst in the United States for emissions per resident, which could be argued to be the more important metric. The county has the 679th most electricity generation plants of any county in the United States, with 4 total plants. In Polk County, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Providers In Each City in Polk County:
- Dallas, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Falls City, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Independence, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 98.29%
- City of Monmouth Utilities: 1.71%
- Monmouth, Oregon:
- Consumers Power Inc: 3.31%
- City of Monmouth Utilities: 96.69%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Polk County, Oregon?
By total revenue, Portland General Electric is the largest electricity provider in Polk County, Oregon.
What electricity companies offer service in Polk County, Oregon?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland General Electric | 41,579 |
| 2 | Salem Electric | 16,556 |
| 3 | PacifiCorp | 8,764 |
| 4 | City of Monmouth Utilities | 4,890 |
| 5 | Consumers Power Inc | 1,853 |
How many electric companies offer service in Polk County, Oregon?
Polk County, Oregon has 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
How many power plants are located in Polk County, Oregon?
Polk County, Oregon has 4 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
