Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative
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About Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative provides electricity for 5 counties in Oregon such as the counties of Umatilla County, Morrow County, Gilliam County, Sherman County, and Wheeler County. The company is an electricity cooperative. Patrons of Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative are charged an average residential electricity rate of 12.54 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.39% less than Oregon's average price of 14.16 cents and 21.88% less than the nationwide average of 16.06 cents. There were a total of 110,038 megawatt hours sold to retail accounts in 2019 by the provider. The electricity sourced by Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative is made up primarily of megawatt hours they procured on the wholesale electricity market. This category comprises 100.00% of the total electricity sourced. Their total revenue for 2019 from electricity related activities was $9,413,200, with 97.77% coming from retail sales to end users.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative is $125.51 per month. Customers of the company pay 0.48% more compared to the rest of the state. The supplier does not have ownership in any electricity generation facilities and all of the megawatt hours that they sell to their consumers must be purchased wholesale from other providers.
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Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative Rate & Electric Bills
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.
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Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative Overview
- Company Type:Cooperative
- Headquarters:171 West Linden Way
Heppner, Oregon 97836
United States of America - CEO:Gerry Arnson
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative Contact
- Website:www.cbec.cc
- Customer Service Phone:(541) 676-9146
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative Service
- Rates & Plans:www.cbec.cc
- States Served:
- Oregon
- Counties Served:
- Umatilla County
- Morrow County
- Gilliam County
- Sherman County
- Wheeler County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
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Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative Coverage Map
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4,076 | 12,615,247.31 | 31 | 100% |
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilliam County | 1,954 | 3 | 12.17 | $136.62/mo |
| Morrow County | 11,964 | 3 | 11.68 | $133.45/mo |
| Sherman County | 1,784 | 3 | 14.33 | $159.02/mo |
| Umatilla County | 80,215 | 6 | 11.60 | $116.50/mo |
| Wheeler County | 1,477 | 3 | 13.12 | $117.46/mo |
Cities Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative Has Coverage
- Condon, OR
- Fossil, OR
- Heppner, OR
- Ione, OR
- Lexington, OR
- Lonerock, OR
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative customers each month?
Consumers of Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $125.51.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative customers?
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative's current average bundled electricity rate is 12.54 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Oregon bundled rate of 14.16 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.06 cents.
What is the phone number for Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative?
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative's customer service phone number is (541) 676-9146
Who is the CEO of Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative?
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative's current CEO is Gerry Arnson.
What cities does Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative sell electricity in?
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative provides electricity to 6 cities.
How many counties does Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative supply electricity to?
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative sells electricity to customers in 5 counties.
