Umatilla County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Umatilla County, Oregon Electricity Overview
Wind produces 510,697.64 megawatt hours of electricity in Umatilla County. This equals roughly 6.37 megawatt hours per person in Umatilla County being generated from wind power, giving the county a rank of 343rd highest county in the United States out of 3230 counties in that category.
Umatilla County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 86.73 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 3rd highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita.
In Umatilla County, 6,956,910.18 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel sources. Umatilla County ranks 160th out of 3230 counties in the nation for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.
Umatilla County ranks 14th out of 36 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens using 1,024,653.19 megawatt hours.
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Umatilla County saw a 4.58% rise throughout the most recent 12 months.
Umatilla County is the 5 largest generator of megawatt hours per capita out of 36 counties in Oregon, with a population of 80,215 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 7,479,071.82.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,024,653 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.77 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,479,072 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
522,162 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,956,910 MWh
Production per Capita
93.24 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
370,997,297 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,625.04 kg
Hermiston, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Hermiston spend, on average, 9.41 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 26.91% less than Oregon's average rate of 12.88 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Hermiston average is 20.99% lower at $109.05 per month. Hermiston Energy is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Hermiston average 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 51st worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 40,429,050.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 34th highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Hermiston must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hermiston
Hermiston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hermiston, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston Energy | BUNDLED | 9.89 | 94.94 | 53,694.32 | 5,308,025.91 | |
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 112.91 | 6,002,909.31 | 733,967,207 | |
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.08 | 115.97 | 188,578 | 17,120,400 |
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Pendleton, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Pendleton spend, on average, 12.23 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 5.05% less than Oregon's average rate of 12.88 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Pendleton average is 18.19% lower at $112.91 per month. PacifiCorp is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.
Emissions in Pendleton average 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 51st worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 35,613,302.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 41st highest for total pollution in Oregon. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Pendleton must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pendleton
Pendleton residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pendleton, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 112.91 | 6,002,909.31 | 733,967,207 |
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Umatilla, OR Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Umatilla spend, on average, 10.58 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 17.82% less than Oregon's average rate of 12.88 cents. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuel sources, the city ranks 5th in the state out of 427 cities for total electricity generation from renewable fuel types. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Umatilla average is 17.03% below at $114.51 per month.
Emissions in Umatilla average 1,849.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 413th worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 13,362,730.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 93rd highest for total pollution in Oregon. The city is home to one electricity producing plant. Umatilla's primary fuel utilized for electricity production is Solar. The city generates 100.00% of the total generation in the city from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Umatilla
Umatilla residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Umatilla, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 12.23 | 112.91 | 6,002,909.31 | 733,967,207 | |
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 9.08 | 115.97 | 188,578 | 17,120,400 |
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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 | 3,962,882.18 | 1,514,042,533.22 | 382.06 | ||
| Umatilla County | OR | Natural Gas | 2,994,028 | 1,193,913,141.4 | 398.76 | |||
Vansycle II Wind Energy CenterNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 182,065 | ||||
Eurus Combine Hills Turbine Ranch 2Eurus Combine Hills II LLC (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 136,403 | ||||
Combine Hills IEurus Combine Hills I LLC (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 77,796 | ||||
VansycleFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 61,203 | ||||
Chopin Wind LLCBayWa r.e Wind LLC (100.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 27,651 | ||||
Oregon Trail Windfarm LLCExelon Corporation (50.50%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 18,704 | ||||
Four Corners Windfarm LLCExelon Corporation (51.00%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 18,053 | ||||
Ward Butte Windfarm LLCExelon Corporation (50.50%) | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 13,717 | ||||
NorWest Energy 9 LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Umatilla | OR | Solar | 11,464 | ||||
Butter Creek Power LLC | Umatilla County | OR | Wind | 10,377 |
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 4,625.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 1468th worst in the country out of 3230 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 370,997,296.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 8th largest amount in Oregon and 1468th in the United States. About 93.02% of electricity in Umatilla County comes from production using Natural Gas. Other fuel sources used include Wind at 6.83% and Solar at 0.15%. Umatilla County is home to 12 power producing plants, which is 195th most in the country.
Providers In Each City in Umatilla County:
- Adams, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Athena, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Echo, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 49.17%
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative: 50.83%
- Helix, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Hermiston, Oregon:
- Hermiston Energy: 32.59%
- PacifiCorp: 2.24%
- 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:
- PacifiCorp: 47.75%
- Umatilla Electric Cooperative: 52.25%
- 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 | 29,031 |
| 2 | Umatilla Electric Cooperative | 12,858 |
| 3 | Hermiston Energy | 5,493 |
| 4 | Milton-Freewater, Oregon Electric Utility | 4,406 |
| 5 | Columbia Power Coop Association | 360 |
| 6 | Columbia REA | 129 |
| 7 | Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative | 121 |
