Electricity rates in Carlton, OR
Carlton (2,067 people, Yamhill County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Portland General Electric Co. pay about 18.95¢/kWh, 22% more than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Carlton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.95¢ | $143 | 840K | 273 |
| Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist | Public power district | 12.77¢ | $129 | 20K | — |
| City of McMinnville | Municipal utility | 7.88¢ | $76 | 18K | 32 |
Power outages in Yamhill County right now
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Outage history in Yamhill County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 360 | 459 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,586 (9.6%) | 7,017 (14.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-26 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (360 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Yamhill 18.9¢
- Lafayette 18.9¢
- McMinnville 18.9¢
- Dayton 18.9¢
- Dundee 18.9¢
- Newberg 18.9¢
- Amity 18.9¢
- Forest Grove 18.9¢
- Cornelius 18.9¢
- Sherwood 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 97111
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carlton?
Most homes in Carlton get power from Portland General Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.95¢/kWh including all charges. The Oregon average is 15.50¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Carlton: Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist (12.77¢), City of McMinnville (7.88¢).
What is the average electric bill in Carlton?
About $143 a month, based on 753 kWh a month (the average for Portland General Electric Co. customers) at 18.95¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Carlton, OR?
3 utilities serve Carlton's ZIP codes: Portland General Electric Co., Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist, City of McMinnville. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Carlton?
In 2025, customers in Yamhill County averaged 7 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 7,017 customers (14.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.