Electricity rates in Baker City, OR
Baker City (9,752 people, Baker County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op pay about 11.06¢/kWh, 29% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Baker City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.06¢ | $111 | 26K | 157 |
| Idaho Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.88¢ | $129 | 14K | 273 |
Power outages in Baker County right now
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Outage history in Baker County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 612 | 283 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,603 (85.2%) | 1,369 (13.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-19 | 2025-02-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (612 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Union 14.9¢
- La Grande 14.9¢
- Island City 14.9¢
- Joseph 14.9¢
- Enterprise 14.9¢
- Elgin 14.9¢
- John Day 11.1¢
- Vale 11.9¢
- Ontario 11.9¢
- Pilot Rock 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97814
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Baker City?
Most homes in Baker City get power from Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op, where residential customers pay an average of 11.06¢/kWh including all charges. The Oregon average is 15.50¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Baker City: Idaho Power Co. (11.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Baker City?
About $111 a month, based on 1,001 kWh a month (the average for Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op customers) at 11.06¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Baker City, OR?
2 utilities serve Baker City's ZIP codes: Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op, Idaho Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Baker City?
In 2025, customers in Baker County averaged 4 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-08, when 1,369 customers (13.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.