Portland General Electric
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About Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric is an investor owned company. The largest city serviced by the provider is Portland, but the company also supplies electricity to 53 cities in Oregon. The provider has a total of 944,148 customers. There are 4,266 industrial customer accounts, 109,461 commercial customers, one transportation account and 830,420 residential customers. On average, Portland General Electric charges their customers a residential electricity price of 18.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.37% above the average Oregon price of 14.38 cents and 13.60% above the nationwide average of 16.13. The company sold 7,803,299 megawatt hours in 2023 by way of wholesale channels. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 16,234,024 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 11,790,804. Their revenue for 2023 from electricity activities was $2,966,551,000, with 16.07% coming from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
The United States average monthly residential power bill is $141.25, while the Portland General Electric average is 0.85% below at $140.05 per month. This is the 1812th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the United States. The provider's customers are faced with an average of 0.65 electrical outages per consumer a year. These outages last on average of 109 minutes, while the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage. The supplier ranks 45th in the US out of 3530 suppliers for total megawatt hours produced from wind turbines. Of the 3530 electricity providers in the US that we track, Portland General Electric ranks as the 226th largest generator of megawatt hours from solar energy sources.
Offering net metering to consumers is a win-win situation for Portland General Electric and any people who receive their electricity from the company. Net metering allows residents to sell kilowatt hours back to the grid, making the purchase of solar and other electricity sources a cheaper project.
Energy loss is a part of life when dealing with electricity transmission. Portland General Electric currently averages a loss of approximately 3.78% of the total electricity they produce. The state of Oregon has an energy loss average of 2.94% and the US average is 2.43%, giving Portland General Electric a rank of 746th best out of 3530 providers who report energy loss in the United States.
Portland General Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Portland General Electric residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.
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Portland General Electric Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Headquarters:121 Southwest Salmon Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
United States of America - CEO:Maria Pope
Portland General Electric Contact
- Website:www.portlandgeneral.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 542-8818
- Contact Page:www.portlandgeneral.com
- Social Media:
Portland General Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.portlandgeneral.com
- Outage Map:www.portlandgeneral.com
- Outage Phone:(503) 464-7777
- States Served:
- Oregon
- Counties Served:
- Multnomah County
- Washington County
- Clackamas County
- Marion County
- Yamhill County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric generates 12,586,482.8 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel sources, which is 83rd in the nation out of 3530 companies.
Roughly 7.29% of Portland General Electric's total electricity comes from the use of hydroelectric power.
As the 83rd highest producer of electricity in the United States, Portland General Electric generates 15,685,504.95 megawatt hours of electricity.
Portland General Electric is 123rd in the country out of 3530 providers in megawatt hours produced from coal usage.
Portland General Electric generates 10,797,028 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas and ranks 59th in the US out of 3530 providers for this category.
Portland General Electric produces 19.76% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources, which ranks them 306th out of the 3530 suppliers we track in the United States.
Energy Loss
Portland General Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
1,060,068MWh
746 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Portland General Electric's Power Outages
109 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.65 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Portland General Electric.
Customers Out:
0
Portland General Electric Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Portland General Electric Coverage Map
Portland General Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 944,814 | 2,788,104,514 | 1 | 100% |
Portland General Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County | 423,177 | 2 | 18.23 | $140.93/mo |
| Columbia County | 52,381 | 4 | 15.88 | $168.26/mo |
| Hood River County | 23,915 | 5 | 12.00 | $122.59/mo |
| Marion County | 346,703 | 4 | 15.62 | $143.97/mo |
| Multnomah County | 795,083 | 3 | 17.18 | $136.60/mo |
| Polk County | 89,614 | 5 | 14.63 | $137.50/mo |
| Washington County | 600,176 | 3 | 19.48 | $166.39/mo |
| Yamhill County | 108,226 | 4 | 17.50 | $144.80/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Portland General Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colstrip | MT | Coal | 8,947,274 | 9,481,881,485.24 | 1,059.75 | |||
Carty Generating StationPortland General Electric (100.00%) | Morrow County | OR | Natural Gas | 3,118,192 | 1,174,895,163.96 | 376.79 | ||
Port WestwardPortland General Electric (100.00%) | Columbia County | OR | Natural Gas | 2,776,190 | 1,026,376,138.34 | 369.71 | ||
Coyote SpringsPortland General Electric (100.00%) | Boardman | OR | Natural Gas | 2,038,396 | 736,654,848.86 | 361.39 | ||
| Columbia County | OR | Natural Gas | 1,691,849 | 914,912,890.22 | 540.78 | |||
Port Westward Unit 2Portland General Electric (100.00%) | Columbia County | OR | Natural Gas | 1,172,401 | 531,081,731.74 | 452.99 | ||
Biglow Canyon Wind FarmPortland General Electric (100.00%) | Sherman County | OR | Wind | 986,205 | ||||
| Jefferson County | OR | Conventional Hydroelectric | 780,181 | |||||
Tucannon River Wind FarmPortland General Electric (100.00%) | Columbia County | WA | Wind | 678,459 | ||||
| Jefferson County | OR | Conventional Hydroelectric | 347,474 |
Portland General Electric Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Portland General Electric Has Coverage
- Amity, OR
- Aurora, OR
- Banks, OR
- Barlow, OR
- Beaverton, OR
- Canby, OR
- Carlton, OR
- Cornelius, OR
- Damascus, OR
- Dayton, OR
- Donald, OR
- Dundee, OR
- Durham, OR
- Estacada, OR
- Fairview, OR
- Gaston, OR
- Gervais, OR
- Gladstone, OR
- Gresham, OR
- Happy Valley, OR
- Hillsboro, OR
- Hubbard, OR
- Johnson City, OR
- Keizer, OR
- King City, OR
- Lafayette, OR
- Lake Oswego, OR
- Milwaukie, OR
- Molalla, OR
- Mount Angel, OR
- Newberg, OR
- North Plains, OR
- Oregon City, OR
- Portland, OR
- Rivergrove, OR
- Salem, OR
- Sandy, OR
- Scotts Mills, OR
- Sheridan, OR
- Sherwood, OR
- Silverton, OR
- St. Helens, OR
- St. Paul, OR
- Tigard, OR
- Troutdale, OR
- Tualatin, OR
- Turner, OR
- West Linn, OR
- Willamina, OR
- Wilsonville, OR
- Wood Village, OR
- Woodburn, OR
- Yamhill, OR
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Portland General Electric FAQ:
How much is the average bundled bill for Portland General Electric customers each month?
Portland General Electric currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $140.05, compared to the Oregon average of $127.95 and the US of $127.95 for bundled service.
What is the phone number for Portland General Electric?
You can reach Portland General Electric by phone via (800) 542-8818.
What percentage of Portland General Electric's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?
Portland General Electric generates 80.24% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
Who is the CEO of Portland General Electric?
Portland General Electric's current CEO is Maria Pope.
When will Portland General Electric power be restored?
Portland General Electric's outages last, on average, about 109 minutes per each outage.
What percentage of Portland General Electric's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?
Portland General Electric produces 19.76% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
How many counties does Portland General Electric have customers in to?
Portland General Electric sells electricity in 8 counties.
What cities does Portland General Electric sell electricity in?
Portland General Electric provides electricity to 53 cities throughout the nation including Oregon.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Portland General Electric?
Portland General Electric owns or is associated with 20 power plants.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Portland General Electric customers?
Consumers of Portland General Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 18.32 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
