Washington County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Washington County, Oregon Electricity Overview
Washington County is 18th in the state out of 36 counties in megawatt hours produced from solar power.
Throughout the last 12 months, Washington County has experienced a 15.01% drop in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
Citizens of Washington County consume enough electricity to emit 2,113 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 14th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in Oregon.
While the national average residential electric rate sits at 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, Washington County's average price is 15.46% higher at 18.56 cents per kilowatt hour.
Washington County is ranked as the 86th largest electricity consuming county out of 3230 counties in the United States with over 7,600,000 megawatt hours being used by consumers living there.
Washington County has the 1748th largest electricity generation in the US out of 3230 counties, producing 17,550 megawatt hours.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,614,279 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
17,550 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
17,550 MWh
Production per Capita
0.03 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,268,169,719 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,113 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hillsboro
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Hillsboro Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
18.01¢ per kWh
- 0.06% higher than last month
- 20.48% higher than March last year
- 26.77% higher than the Oregon average
- 5.8% higher than the US average
- 426th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 8 since March last year
- 25,037th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 231 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7,772 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.97¢ per kWh
- 1.62% higher than last month
- 13.28% higher than March last year
- 23.13% higher than the Oregon average
- 3.76% lower than the US average
- 418th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since March last year
- 19,780th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 398 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,565 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$147.84 per month
- 2.64% lower than last month
- 5.75% higher than March last year
- 4.18% higher than the Oregon average
- 22.87% higher than the US average
- 338th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since March last year
- 26,922nd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,304 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,852 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$128.42 per month
- 0.52% higher than last month
- 8.12% higher than March last year
- 3.67% higher than the Oregon average
- 4.92% lower than the US average
- 345th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 27 since March last year
- 12,860th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 684 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,388 since March last year
Hillsboro, OR Electricity Overview
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On average, Hillsboro's residential electricity rate is 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.39% higher than the average Oregon price of 13.27 cents and 0.61% less than the US average of 16.07 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Portland General Electric.
Hillsboro has zero electricity generation plants. Around 2,107.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 14th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. Total emissions in the city are 226,138,533.84 kilograms, which is the 5th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillsboro
Hillsboro residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hillsboro, Oregon
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 128.51 | 7,867,890.3 | 1,262,167,880 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hillsboro, Oregon include: 97229, 97124, 97007, 97123, 97006
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Beaverton, OR Electricity Overview
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On average, Beaverton's residential electricity rate is 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.39% higher than the average Oregon price of 13.27 cents and 0.61% less than the US average of 16.07 cents. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Portland General Electric.
Beaverton has zero electricity generation plants. Around 2,107.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 324th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. Total emissions in the city are 204,529,586.08 kilograms, which is the 7th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beaverton
Beaverton residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Beaverton, Oregon
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 128.51 | 7,867,890.3 | 1,262,167,880 |
Zips with electric coverage in Beaverton, Oregon include: 97229, 97223, 97007, 97006, 97008, 97005, 97225
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Tigard, OR Electricity Overview
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On average, Tigard's residential electricity rate is 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.39% higher than the average Oregon price of 13.27 cents and 0.61% less than the US average of 16.07 cents. Tigard produces 1.30% of the electricity needed in the city and must import power from nearby cities and counties or rural area electricity generation plants. The city produces about 0.17 megawatt hours per capita each year from its power plants, which makes it the 13th highest generator out of 427 cities in Oregon.
Tigard's fuel of choice is Other Biomass Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Approximately 120,281,476.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption per year. The city also ranks 4th worst in the state in emissions per resident, averaging 2,196.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Tigard has the 7th highest number of electricity plants of any city in Oregon, with one total power plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tigard
Tigard residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tigard, Oregon
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 128.51 | 7,867,890.3 | 1,262,167,880 |
Zips with electric coverage in Tigard, Oregon include: 97223, 97007, 97224, 97140
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Electricity Production in Washington County, Oregon
Power Plants in Washington County, Oregon
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Durham AWTFClean Water Services (100.00%) | Tigard | OR | Other Biomass Gas | 9,044 | 6,416,481.96 | 709.47 | ||
MilfordSolar ORNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Washington County | OR | Solar | 4,604 | ||||
O'Neill Creek SolarO'Neill Creek Solar LLC (100.00%) | Washington County | OR | Solar | 3,902 |
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Oregon?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Portland General Electric | 114,027 |
2 | Forest Grove Electric | 10,875 |
3 | West Oregon Electric Cooperative | 900 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Washington County, Oregon?
The largest electricity provider in Washington County, Oregon by total customer count is Portland General Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Washington County, Oregon?
There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Washington County, Oregon.
How many power plants are located in Washington County, Oregon?
There are 3 active electricity plants located in Washington County, Oregon