Electricity rates in Oregon
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Oregon paid an average of 15.50¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 10.66¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 10.55¢ and industry 8.31¢. Retail choice is limited.
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Oregon electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +44%.
Choosing a provider in Oregon
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Electric utilities in Oregon
37 utilities serve homes in Oregon. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 840K | 18.95¢ | $143 | 273 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned | 553K | 14.92¢ | $131 | 385 |
| City of Eugene | Municipal | 90K | 15.00¢ | $131 | 49 |
| Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt | Public power district | 36K | 11.49¢ | $112 | 516 |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 35K | 10.58¢ | $137 | — |
| City of Springfield | Municipal | 30K | 8.46¢ | $86 | 40 |
| Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op | Electric cooperative | 26K | 11.06¢ | $111 | 157 |
| Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist | Public power district | 20K | 12.77¢ | $129 | — |
| Emerald People's Utility Dist | Public power district | 20K | 11.79¢ | $146 | — |
| Consumers Power | Electric cooperative | 19K | 14.02¢ | $163 | 739 |
| Midstate Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19K | 11.95¢ | $150 | 212 |
| Salem Electric | Electric cooperative | 18K | 11.00¢ | $96 | 6 |
| City of McMinnville | Municipal | 18K | 7.88¢ | $76 | 32 |
| Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist | Public power district | 16K | 9.83¢ | $114 | 170 |
| Coos-Curry Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16K | 14.09¢ | $134 | 188 |
| Idaho Power Co. | Investor-owned | 14K | 11.88¢ | $129 | 273 |
| Umatilla Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 13K | 10.20¢ | $121 | 155 |
| City of Ashland | Municipal | 13K | 10.82¢ | $116 | — |
| Lane Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12K | 13.45¢ | $169 | 1,077 |
| Douglas Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11K | 13.40¢ | $162 | — |
| City of Forest Grove | Municipal | 10K | 10.79¢ | $104 | 51 |
| Northern Wasco County PUD | Public power district | 9,773 | 7.93¢ | $96 | 27 |
| Canby Utility Board | Municipal | 7,857 | 7.77¢ | $164 | 14 |
| City of Hermiston | Municipal | 5,648 | 10.24¢ | $162 | 20 |
| City of Monmouth | Municipal | 4,974 | 10.28¢ | $129 | — |
| Wasco Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 4,757 | 13.28¢ | $256 | — |
| West Oregon Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 4,620 | 22.03¢ | $274 | — |
| City of Milton-Freewater | Municipal | 4,423 | 9.24¢ | $171 | — |
| City of Bandon | Municipal | 4,314 | 10.44¢ | $134 | — |
| Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 4,042 | 10.06¢ | $258 | — |
| Hood River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 4,034 | 7.93¢ | $224 | — |
| Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist | Public power district | 3,774 | 7.88¢ | $117 | 397 |
| Columbia Power Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 2,022 | 13.81¢ | $139 | 101 |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | Electric cooperative | 1,215 | 13.44¢ | $148 | — |
| City of Drain | Municipal | 805 | 9.83¢ | $176 | — |
| Clearwater Power Company | Electric cooperative | 178 | 15.05¢ | $118 | — |
| Columbia Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 44 | 14.65¢ | $223 | — |
Retail electricity providers in Oregon
| Provider | Homes | Supply rate |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation NewEnergy | 0 | — |
| Shell Energy North America (US) | 0 | — |
| Avangrid Power | 0 | — |
| Calpine Energy Solutions | 0 | — |
| Brookfield Renewable Energy Marketing US | 0 | — |
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
Oregon vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $1.84/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $5.01/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 4.8¢ vs. 18¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Portland) | 1,121 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 4 hr 55 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 10.55¢ |
| Industrial rate | 8.31¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Oregon
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $25.56 | $128 | −$21 |
| Central air conditioner | $89.17 | $446 | −$72 |
| Refrigerator | $6.46 | $78 | −$12 |
| Electric car | $57.60 | $691 | −$111 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $10.63 | $128 | −$20 |
| Electric water heater | $58.13 | $698 | −$112 |
| Hot tub | $38.75 | $465 | −$75 |
| TV | $1.93 | $23 | −$4 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $64.16 | $321 | −$52 |
| Heat pump | $159 | $793 | −$127 |
Electricity rates by city in Oregon
- Portland
- Eugene
- Salem
- Gresham
- Hillsboro
- Beaverton
- Bend
- Medford
- Springfield
- Corvallis
- Albany
- Tigard
- Aloha
- Lake Oswego
- Keizer
- Grants Pass
- Oregon City
- McMinnville
- Redmond
- Tualatin
- West Linn
- Woodburn
- Forest Grove
- Newberg
- Wilsonville
- Roseburg
- Klamath Falls
- Ashland
- Milwaukie
- Bethany
- Hayesville
- Sherwood
- Altamont
- Happy Valley
- Central Point
- Canby
- Hermiston
- Pendleton
- Troutdale
- Oak Grove
- Lebanon
- Coos Bay
- Four Corners
- The Dalles
- Dallas
- Cedar Mill
- Oatfield
- La Grande
- Saint Helens
- Agate Beach
- Cornelius
- Gladstone
- Oak Hills
- Ontario
- Damascus
- Sandy
- Newport
- Monmouth
- Cottage Grove
- Silverton
- Baker City
- North Bend
- Astoria
- Prineville
- Rockcreek
- Fairview
- Sweet Home
- Independence
- Molalla
- Eagle Point
- Florence
- Lincoln City
- Cedar Hills
- West Haven-Sylvan
- White City
- Stayton
- Sutherlin
- Hood River
- Green
- Jennings Lodge
- Milton-Freewater
- Umatilla
- North Portland
- Scappoose
- Clackamas
- Garden Home-Whitford
- Madras
- Seaside
- Brookings
- Talent
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Oregon?
The average residential rate in Oregon was 15.50¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 14% below the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 15.97¢, +2.3% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Oregon?
About $134 a month. The average Oregon home uses 866 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Oregon?
Oregon ranks 25th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That is near the middle of the pack.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Oregon?
Only in limited cases. Retail choice is available to nonresidential customers only.
Which electric company is cheapest in Oregon?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Canby Utility Board has the lowest average rate at 7.77¢/kWh. The highest is West Oregon Electric Co-op at 22.03¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Oregon?
In 2025, the average Oregon customer was without power for 4 hr 55 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.1 outages. Excluding major event days it was 100 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.