Umatilla County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Umatilla County, Oregon Electricity Overview
Umatilla County is 12th out of 36 counties in Oregon for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 8.78 megawatt hours per person each year.
Umatilla County generates 88.64 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 328th highest county out of 3221 counties in the country for production per capita.
Umatilla County uses non-renewable fuel sources to generate 79.87 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 183rd highest county in the nation for non-renewable generation per capita.
Umatilla County is ranked as the 14th largest consuming county out of 36 counties in the state with 989,026.19 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens who live there.
Roughly 90.10% of Umatilla County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 177th highest ranked county in the county out of 3221 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Umatilla County averages 8.63 megawatt hours generated from wind per resident, which is 6th highest county in Oregon out of 36 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
989,026 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.35 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,098,147 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
702,714 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,395,433 MWh
Production per Capita
88.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
345,407,826 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,313.55 kg
Hermiston, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Hermiston spend, on average, 8.81 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 22.24% less than Oregon's average rate of 11.34 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Hermiston average is 25.31% lower at $96.99 per month. Hermiston Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Hermiston average 1,602.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 317th worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 31,022,324.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 34th highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Hermiston must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hermiston
Hermiston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hermiston, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston Energy | BUNDLED | 8.60 | 78.23 | 50,534.15 | 4,343,548.33 | |
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.16 | 95.66 | 6,026,499 | 612,316,446 | |
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.88 | 106.41 | 171,767 | 15,249,400 |
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Pendleton, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Pendleton spend, on average, 10.16 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 10.37% less than Oregon's average rate of 11.34 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $129.86, while the Pendleton average is 26.33% lower at $95.66 per month. PacifiCorp is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Pendleton average 1,602.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 40th worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 27,420,631.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 41st highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Pendleton must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pendleton
Pendleton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pendleton, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.16 | 95.66 | 6,026,499 | 612,316,446 |
Umatilla, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Umatilla spend, on average, 9.49 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 16.28% less than Oregon's average rate of 11.34 cents. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuel sources, the city ranks 10th in the state out of 427 cities for total electricity generation from renewable fuel types. The state average monthly residential power bill is $105.56, while the Umatilla average is 4.05% below at $101.28 per month. This is the 196th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Emissions in Umatilla average 1,401.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 421st worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 10,315,626.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 91st highest for total pollution in Oregon. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Umatilla's primary fuel utilized for electricity production is Solar. The city generates 100.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Umatilla
Umatilla residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Umatilla, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 10.16 | 95.66 | 6,026,499 | 612,316,446 | |
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 8.88 | 106.41 | 171,767 | 15,249,400 |
Electricity Production in Umatilla County, Oregon
Power Plants in Umatilla County, Oregon
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hermiston Power PartnershipCalpine (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Natural Gas | 3,832,634 | 1,470,694,158.08 | 383.73 | ||
| Umatilla County | OR | Natural Gas | 2,562,799 | 1,008,264,850.18 | 393.42 | |||
Vansycle II Wind Energy CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 303,659 | ||||
Eurus Combine Hills Turbine Ranch 2Eurus Combine Hills II LLC (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 146,035 | ||||
Combine Hills IEurus Combine Hills I LLC (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 103,619 | ||||
VansycleFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 68,658 | ||||
Chopin Wind LLCBayWa r.e Wind LLC (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 31,704 | ||||
Oregon Trail Windfarm LLCExelon Corporation (50.50%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 26,209 | ||||
Four Corners Windfarm LLCExelon Corporation (51.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 18,171 | ||||
Ward Butte Windfarm LLCExelon Corporation (50.50%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 17,059 | ||||
Butter Creek Power LLCExelon Corporation (50.50%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 12,806 | ||||
NorWest Energy 9 LLCNew Energy Solar (100.00%) | Umatilla | OR | Solar | 11,454 |
Umatilla County, Oregon Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Umatilla County averages 4,313.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 1908th worst in the country out of 3221 counties for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Umatilla County from electricity consumption is 345,407,826.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 6th largest amount in Oregon and 1908th in the United States. About 90.10% of electricity in Umatilla County comes from production using Natural Gas. Other fuel sources used include Wind at 9.74% and Solar at 0.16%. Umatilla County is home to 12 power producing plants, which is 133rd most in the country.
Providers In Each City in Umatilla County:
- Adams, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Athena, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Echo, Oregon:
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative: 50.83%
- PacifiCorp: 49.17%
- Helix, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Hermiston, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 2.24%
- Hermiston Energy: 32.59%
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative: 65.18%
- Milton-Freewater, Oregon:
- Milton-Freewater, Oregon Electric Utility: 100.00%
- Pendleton, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Pilot Rock, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Stanfield, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 48.08%
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative: 51.92%
- Ukiah, Oregon:
- Columbia Power Coop Association: 100.00%
- Umatilla, Oregon:
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative: 52.25%
- PacifiCorp: 47.75%
- Weston, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Umatilla County, Oregon?
Umatilla County, Oregon has 12 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Umatilla County, Oregon?
By total megawatt hours sold, Umatilla Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in Umatilla County, Oregon.
How many electric companies offer service in Umatilla County, Oregon?
Umatilla County, Oregon is home to 7 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Umatilla County, Oregon?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PacifiCorp | 28,606 |
| 2 | Umatilla Electric Cooperative | 12,486 |
| 3 | Hermiston Energy | 5,455 |
| 4 | Milton-Freewater, Oregon Electric Utility | 4,373 |
| 5 | Columbia Power Coop Association | 355 |
| 6 | Columbia REA | 135 |
| 7 | Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative | 120 |
