Electricity rates in Bend, OR
Bend (87,014 people, Deschutes County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 14.92¢/kWh, 4% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Bend
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.58¢ | $137 | 35K | — |
| Midstate Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.95¢ | $150 | 19K | 212 |
| Lane Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.45¢ | $169 | 12K | 1,077 |
| Harney Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 8.49¢ | — | 0 | — |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Deschutes County right now
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Outage history in Deschutes County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 135 | 176 |
| Days with outages | 45 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,532 (12.4%) | 38,705 (27.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-06 | 2025-09-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (135 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Deschutes River Woods 14.9¢
- Redmond 14.9¢
- Sisters 15.0¢
- Terrebonne 14.9¢
- La Pine 10.6¢
- Prineville 14.9¢
- Culver 14.9¢
- Madras 14.9¢
- Warm Springs 14.9¢
- Oakridge 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97701, 97702, 97703, 97707, 97708, 97709
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bend?
Most homes in Bend get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢/kWh including all charges. The Oregon average is 15.50¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bend: Central Electric Co-op (10.58¢), Midstate Electric Co-op (11.95¢), Lane Electric Co-op (13.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bend?
About $131 a month, based on 877 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 14.92¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bend, OR?
6 utilities serve Bend's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Central Electric Co-op, Midstate Electric Co-op, Lane Electric Co-op, Harney Electric Co-op, Bonneville Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bend?
In 2025, customers in Deschutes County averaged 2 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-08, when 38,705 customers (27.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.