Northern Wasco PUD
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About Northern Wasco PUD
There are 10,020 residential customer accounts, 518 commercial customer accounts and 183 industrial customers served by the company. Northern Wasco PUD's consumers are billed an average residential electricity rate of 7.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 46.75% lower than the average state price of 14.58 cents and 52.13% below the national average of 16.22. The supplier had total sales and disposition of 1,375,650 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 41,377 were via wholesale channels. The electricity sourced by the company is made up of multiple sources including megawatt hours they generate in their electricity plants and other megawatt hours purchased on wholesale channels. Of the total electricity sourced these two categories make up 5.96% and 94.04%, respectively. In 2023, the supplier earned 97.86% of their revenue from retail electricity sales and 1.71% from sales on the wholesale electricity market. Their total revenue from all electricity activities was $94,503,000.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of Northern Wasco PUD is $99.38 per month. The grid owned by the provider experiences an average of 0.07 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting roughly 12.41 minutes. The national average for other suppliers is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes an outage. Electricity generation is not handled in house at the company, as they purchase power at wholesale rates from other companies and then resell to their end users. Dams and other hydroelectric facilities owned or operated by the electricity supplier produce 78,498 megawatt hours, making the supplier the 100th largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States out of 3530 suppliers.
Luckily, Northern Wasco PUD offers net metering choices to their consumers. Net metering allows individuals to sell kilowatt hours back to the grid, making the purchase of solar and other electricity sources more economically viable.
Loss of energy from heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is a reality of operating in the electricity production business. Suppliers must report these losses. Northern Wasco PUD recently reported a yearly loss of around 0.70% of the electricity that they transmit. This percentage of loss earns them a ranking of 100th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the US and 3rd best out of 39 in Oregon.
Northern Wasco PUD Rate & Electric Bills
Northern Wasco PUD residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Northern Wasco PUD Overview
- Company Type:Political Subdivision
- Headquarters:2345 River Road
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
United States of America - CEO:Roger Kline
Northern Wasco PUD Contact
- Website:www.nwascopud.org
- Customer Service Phone:(541) 296-2226
- Contact Page:www.nwascopud.org
- Social Media:
Northern Wasco PUD Service
- Rates & Plans:www.nwascopud.org
- Outage Phone:(541) 296-2226
- States Served:
- Washington
- Oregon
- Counties Served:
- Wasco County
- Major Cities Served:
- The Dalles
- Chenoweth CDP
- Rowena CDP
Quick Facts About Northern Wasco PUD
Generating 78,498 megawatt hours annually, Northern Wasco PUD is ranked 388th for total production of all suppliers in the United States.
Northern Wasco PUD generates 78,498 megawatt hours (or 100.00% of their total production) from the use of renewable fuels in their generation plants.
Energy Loss
Northern Wasco PUD's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
9,642MWh
100 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Northern Wasco PUD's Power Outages
12.41 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.07 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
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Northern Wasco PUD Coverage Map
Northern Wasco PUD State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 10,730 | 122,880,665.39 | 7 | 100% |
Northern Wasco PUD County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasco County | 26,603 | 3 | 14.61 | $172.83/mo |
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Northern Wasco PUD FAQ:
What is the phone number for Northern Wasco PUD?
The Northern Wasco PUD phone number is (541) 296-2226.
How many states does Northern Wasco PUD have customers in to?
There are 2 states that receive at least some electricity coverage by Northern Wasco PUD.
Who is the CEO of Northern Wasco PUD?
Northern Wasco PUD's current CEO is Roger Kline.
When will Northern Wasco PUD power be restored?
Northern Wasco PUD's outages last, on average, around 12.412 minutes per outage.
What percentage of Northern Wasco PUD's electricity is generated from renewable fuels?
Northern Wasco PUD produces 100.00% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
How much is the average bundled bill for Northern Wasco PUD customers each month?
Consumers of Northern Wasco PUD pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $99.38.
What percentage of Northern Wasco PUD's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel types?
Power production plants owned by or associated with Northern Wasco PUD generate 0% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Northern Wasco PUD customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for customers of Northern Wasco PUD is 7.76 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
