Electric Rates & Providers in Yamhill County, OR

Yamhill County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Yamhill County, OR is $146.09
  • The average electricity rate in Yamhill County, OR is 17.54¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Yamhill County, OR

The average residential electric bill in Yamhill County, OR is $146.09 per month. Yamhill County, OR is the 29th most expensive county in Oregon for electricity.

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Yamhill County, Oregon Electricity Overview

While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, Yamhill County's average is 5.73% above that at 17.54 cents per kilowatt hour.

Yamhill County produces 0.6 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Yamhill County the 24th highest ranking county for renewable production per capita in Oregon out of 36 counties.

Residents in the county experience an average of 0.65 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 109 minutes.

Yamhill County comes in as the 1003rd highest pollution level due to electricity consumption out of 3221 counties in the US, emitting 259,544,768.17 kilograms of CO2 gases.

Solar power production in Yamhill County has grown from 33,353 megawatt hours to 36,687 megawatt hours per year in the previous year.

There was a 3.47% increase in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year in Yamhill County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,512,447 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    13.97 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    64,416 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    64,416 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.6 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    259,544,768 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,398.17 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in McMinnville

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McMinnville Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

7.71¢ per kWh

  • 3.7% lower than last month
  • 5.7% higher than November last year
  • 48.06% lower than the Oregon average
  • 54.75% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 120th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

7.6¢ per kWh

  • 0.46% higher than last month
  • 3.57% higher than November last year
  • 47.45% lower than the Oregon average
  • 53.9% lower than the US average
  • 2nd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 116th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$71.05 per month

  • 5.85% higher than last month
  • 3.38% lower than November last year
  • 47.53% lower than the Oregon average
  • 39.91% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 846th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 240 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 420 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$78.1 per month

  • 0.26% lower than last month
  • 3.54% lower than November last year
  • 38.29% lower than the Oregon average
  • 45.1% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 209th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 152 since November last year

McMinnville, OR Electricity Overview

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McMinnville has an average residential electricity rate of 7.60 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Oregon and national average prices of 14.73 and 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $145.79, while the McMinnville average is 46.43% lower at $78.1 per month. With an estimated 2,999 total residential customers, McMinnville Water and Light is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. McMinnville averages 2,335.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 79,943,825.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 18th highest for total emissions in Oregon. The electricity used in McMinnville has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in McMinnville

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.083/kWh$0.057/kWh$107.16/mo.$65.13/mo.
2nd7.60¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of McMinnville
3rd$78.1Average residential monthly electricity bill for McMinnville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in McMinnville, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
McMinnville Water and LightBUNDLED7.6480.83215,255.1116,449,932.88

Newberg, OR Electricity Overview

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Newberg has an average residential electricity rate of 18.02 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the Oregon and national average prices of 14.73 and 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Portland General Electric has an estimated 1,371 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city. The electricity grid in the city is faced with an average of 0.65 outages per customer each year, with outages lasting around 109 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes per outage.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Newberg averages 2,335.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 58,649,765.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 25th highest for total emissions in Oregon. The electricity used in Newberg has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newberg

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.187/kWh$0.112/kWh$186.42/mo.$72.11/mo.
426th18.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Newberg
401st$139.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Newberg Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Newberg, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED18.25141.067,695,722.471,404,830,345

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Sheridan, OR Electricity Overview

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Sheridan has an average residential electricity rate of 18.02 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the Oregon and national average prices of 14.73 and 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuel sources, the city ranks 2nd out of 427 cities in Oregon for total electricity generation from renewable fuels. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.65 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting around 109 minutes per outage. The United States averages for outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages per year and 123.49 minutes each outage.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Sheridan averages 2,067.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 9,978,309.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 114th highest for total emissions in Oregon. The city is home to 2 power plants, which is the 2nd highest number of plants within a city in Oregon out of the state's 427 cities. Sheridan's primary fuel source is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel source.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sheridan

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.187/kWh$0.112/kWh$186.42/mo.$72.11/mo.
388th18.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sheridan
401st$139.13Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sheridan Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sheridan, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED18.25141.067,695,722.471,404,830,345

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Yamhill County, Oregon Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Yamhill County, Oregon

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Riverbend LandfillWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Yamhill County OR Landfill Gas 27,729417,506,819.194631.355
Butler Solar, LLCSolRiver Capital LLC (100.00%)
Sheridan OR Solar 7,7464511
Yamhill County OR Solar 4,6835511
Yamhill County OR Solar 4,4705811
Sesqui-C Solar (CSG)Sesqui-C Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Yamhill OR Solar 4,0226611
Red Prairie Solar
Sheridan OR Solar 3,9876911
Yamhill County OR Solar 3,8827411
Mill Creek Solar (OR)SP Solar 5, LLC (100.00%)
Yamhill County OR Solar 3,7258711
Ballston Solar LLCBallston Solar LLC (100.00%)
Yamhill County OR Solar 3,6428811
Dayton Cutoff SolarSP Solar 7, LLC (100.00%)
Yamhill County OR Solar 3,5628911
Yamhill Solar LLCStandard Solar (100.00%)
Yamhill County OR Solar 95511311

Yamhill County, Oregon Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
56.95%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
43.05%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Yamhill County averages 2,398.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 259,544,768.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 12th highest for total pollution in the state. The primary fuel source used in Yamhill County is Solar, making up 56.95% of the fuel used in the county for electricity production. Yamhill County is home to 11 power producing plants, which is 9th most in the state.

Yamhill County, Oregon Net Metering

Yamhill County has 4 out of 4 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of Oregon has favorable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 providers who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 2.88%. With a state average energy loss of 2.94%, Yamhill County is the best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Yamhill County:

  • Amity, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Carlton, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Dayton, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Dundee, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Lafayette, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • McMinnville, Oregon:
    • McMinnville Water and Light: 100.00%
  • Newberg, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Sheridan, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Willamina, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Yamhill, 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 supplier in Yamhill County, Oregon?

By total megawatt hours sold, Portland General Electric is the largest electricity company in Yamhill County, Oregon.

How many power plants are located within Yamhill County, Oregon?

There are 11 active electricity plants located in Yamhill County, Oregon

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

There are 4 electricity companies serving consumers in Yamhill County, Oregon.

Which electricity companies offer service in Yamhill County, Oregon?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Portland General Electric121,733
2McMinnville Water and Light19,820
3Tillamook PUD651
4West Oregon Electric Cooperative371

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2024-05-29