Wasco County, OR: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Wasco County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Wasco County, Oregon Electricity Overview

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Wasco County is Northern Wasco PUD.

With 26,603 residents within its borders and 5,411,156 megawatt hours produced each year, Wasco County has a per capita production rate of 203.4 megawatt hours. This is the 4 largest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

Over the past 12 months, Wasco County has had a 16.93% drop in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production.

Wasco County produces 1492.35% more than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the leftover amount.

With a national average residential electric bill of $138.02, Wasco County consumers, on average, pay about 16.92% more than their fellow Americans per month for electricity.

Wasco County is 91st in the country out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 203.4 megawatt hours per person each year.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    339,822 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.77 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    5,411,156 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,411,156 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    203.4 MWh

The Dalles, OR Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call The Dalles home have an average residential electricity rate of 7.31 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 43.22% lower than the average Oregon rate of 12.88 cents and 54.32% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Northern Wasco PUD is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $94.29 per month, while the Oregon average is $118.74. Patrons in the city have a 20.59% discount compared to the rest of the state.

Approximately 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 367th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 33,672,218.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in The Dalles

The Dalles residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.073/kWh$0.067/kWh$94.29/mo.$84.82/mo.
1st7.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of The Dalles
8th$94.29Average residential monthly electricity bill for The Dalles Residents

Electric Companies With Service in The Dalles, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Wasco PUDBUNDLED7.3194.29150,35910,994,600

Chenoweth CDP, OR Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Chenoweth CDP home have an average residential electricity rate of 8.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 30.96% lower than the average Oregon rate of 12.88 cents and 44.47% lower than the national average of 16.01 cents. Northern Wasco PUD is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $110.67 per month, while the Oregon average is $118.74. Patrons in the city have a 6.80% discount compared to the rest of the state.

Approximately 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 51st worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 3,651,942.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chenoweth CDP

Chenoweth CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.089/kWh$0.077/kWh$110.67/mo.$97.62/mo.
19th8.89¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chenoweth CDP
64th$110.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chenoweth CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chenoweth CDP, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Northern Wasco PUDBUNDLED7.3194.29150,35910,994,600
Wasco ElectricBUNDLED14.13165.1153,600.557,576,373.13

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Dufur, OR Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Dufur home have an average residential electricity rate of 14.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 9.77% higher than the average Oregon rate of 12.88 cents and 11.70% less than the national average of 16.01 cents. Wasco Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. With a population of 897 citizens, the city is the 235th most populated city in the state.

Approximately 2,112.17 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the city due to electricity use, making them the 8th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 1,894,616.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city is home to zero power plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Dufur

Dufur residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.141/kWh$0.109/kWh$165.11/mo.$127.76/mo.
333rd14.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Dufur
417th$165.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Dufur Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Dufur, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Wasco ElectricBUNDLED14.13165.1153,600.557,576,373.13

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Electricity Production in Wasco County, Oregon

Power Plants in Wasco County, Oregon

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Wasco County OR Conventional Hydroelectric 5,371,196
Dalles Dam North Fishway ProjectNorthern Wasco PUD (100.00%)
Wasco County OR Conventional Hydroelectric 39,960

Wasco County, Oregon Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Approximately 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident are emitted in the county from electricity use, making them the 2957th worst in the nation. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county has 2 power plants in the county. This is the 1111th most plants within a single county in the United States. Wasco County has roughly 100.00% of its electricity produced by Conventional Hydroelectric.

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Wasco County, Oregon Net Metering

Out of the 3 suppliers in Wasco County, 3 of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state of Oregon has some of the best state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Wasco County averages out to about 4.85% of the total energy transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The national average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Wasco County a rank of 12th best in Oregon out of 36.

Power Companies in Wasco County, Oregon

Providers In Each City in Wasco County:

  • Antelope, Oregon:
    • Wasco Electric: 100.00%
  • Dufur, Oregon:
    • Wasco Electric: 100.00%
  • Maupin, Oregon:
    • Wasco Electric: 100.00%
  • Mosier, Oregon:
    • PacifiCorp: 100.00%
  • Shaniko, Oregon:
    • Wasco Electric: 100.00%
  • The Dalles, Oregon:
    • Northern Wasco PUD: 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 supplier in Wasco County, Oregon?

By total megawatt hours sold, Northern Wasco PUD is the largest electricity provider in Wasco County, Oregon.

How many electric companies offer service in Wasco County, Oregon?

Wasco County, Oregon has 3 electricity companies serving customers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Wasco County, Oregon?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Northern Wasco PUD10,423
2Wasco Electric2,834
3PacifiCorp2,424

How many power plants are in Wasco County, Oregon?

There are 2 electricity plants in Wasco County, Oregon

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-29