Yamhill County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Yamhill County, Oregon Electricity Overview
While the national average residential electricity rate is 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, Yamhill County's average is 0.72% above that at 16.19 cents per kilowatt hour.
Yamhill County ranks 533rd out of 3230 counties in the US for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.31 megawatt hours generated per person.
Yamhill County ranks 14th in the state out of 36 counties in solar power generation, with 33,353 megawatt hours produced from solar energy.
When calculating by number of customers, Portland General Electric is the largest provider in Yamhill County.
Within the preceding 12 months, Yamhill County experienced a 11.71% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
Yamhill County averages 0.56 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 1203rd highest in the country out of 3230.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,373,036 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.69 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
60,402 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
60,402 MWh
Production per Capita
0.56 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
235,281,948 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,173.99 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in McMinnville
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McMinnville Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
9.03¢ per kWh
- 0.59% higher than last month
- 17.66% higher than March last year
- 36.39% lower than the Oregon average
- 46.92% 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 March last year
- 243rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 65 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 70 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
8.35¢ per kWh
- 1.37% higher than last month
- 13.14% higher than March last year
- 35.6% lower than the Oregon average
- 49.66% 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 has dropped by 2 since March last year
- 109th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 16 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$103.83 per month
- 2.4% lower than last month
- 1.08% higher than March last year
- 26.83% lower than the Oregon average
- 13.7% lower than the US average
- 4th 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
- 8,507th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,231 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,391 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$91.08 per month
- 0.1% higher than last month
- 7.03% higher than March last year
- 26.48% lower than the Oregon average
- 32.57% lower than the US average
- 4th 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
- 1,965th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 39 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,288 since March last year
McMinnville, OR Electricity Overview
McMinnville has an average residential electricity rate of 8.35 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the Oregon and national average prices of 13.27 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.93, while the McMinnville average is 33.97% lower at $91.08 per month. With an estimated 2,682 total residential customers, McMinnville Water and Light is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. McMinnville averages 2,107.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 72,115,517.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 18th highest for total emissions in Oregon. The electricity used in McMinnville has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in McMinnville
McMinnville residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in McMinnville, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMinnville Water and Light | BUNDLED | 8.37 | 91.13 | 196,615.67 | 16,462,803.39 |
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Newberg, OR Electricity Overview
Newberg has an average residential electricity rate of 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the Oregon average price of 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.07 cents. Portland General Electric has an estimated 1,353 residential customers, more than any other provider in the city.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Newberg averages 2,107.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 52,906,627.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 25th highest for total emissions in Oregon. The electricity used in Newberg has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newberg
Newberg residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newberg, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 128.51 | 7,867,890.31 | 1,262,167,880 |
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Sheridan, OR Electricity Overview
Sheridan has an average residential electricity rate of 15.97 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is more than the Oregon average price of 13.27 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the United States average of 16.07 cents. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuel sources, the city ranks 14th out of 427 cities in Oregon for total electricity generation from renewable fuels. There is a deficiency of 53,178.23 megawatt hours in the city due to customers using 660.76% more electricity than is generated.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Sheridan averages 1,830.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 8,832,458.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 115th highest for total emissions in Oregon. The city is home to 2 power plants, which is the 2nd highest number of plants within a city in Oregon out of the state's 427 cities. Sheridan's primary fuel source is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel source.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sheridan
Sheridan residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sheridan, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 16.04 | 128.51 | 7,867,890.31 | 1,262,167,880 |
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Electricity Production in Yamhill County, Oregon
Power Plants in Yamhill County, Oregon
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Riverbend LandfillWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Yamhill County | OR | Landfill Gas | 27,049 | 17,264,485.41 | 638.27 | ||
Butler Solar, LLCSolRiver Capital LLC (100.00%) | Sheridan | OR | Solar | 8,048 | ||||
SulusSolar28NextEra Energy (100.00%) | Yamhill County | OR | Solar | 4,954 | ||||
SulusSolar33NextEra Energy (100.00%) | Yamhill County | OR | Solar | 4,782 | ||||
Red Prairie Solar | Sheridan | OR | Solar | 4,179 | ||||
Mill Creek Solar (OR)SP Solar 5, LLC (100.00%) | Yamhill County | OR | Solar | 3,753 | ||||
Ballston Solar LLCBallston Solar LLC (100.00%) | Yamhill County | OR | Solar | 3,678 | ||||
Palmer Creek Solar, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Yamhill County | OR | Solar | 3,676 | ||||
Dayton Cutoff SolarSP Solar 7, LLC (100.00%) | Yamhill County | OR | Solar | 3,369 | ||||
Yamhill Solar LLCStandard Solar (100.00%) | Yamhill County | OR | Solar | 1,033 | ||||
Sesqui-C Solar (CSG)Sesqui-C Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Yamhill | OR | Solar | 60 |
Yamhill County, Oregon Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a county. Yamhill County averages 2,173.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption. This adds up to total emissions of 235,281,947.96 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 55.22% 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.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland General Electric | 136,005 |
| 2 | McMinnville Water and Light | 17,725 |
| 3 | Tillamook PUD | 621 |
| 4 | West Oregon Electric Cooperative | 347 |
