Electricity rates in Eugene, OR
Eugene (176,654 people, Lane County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on City of Eugene pay about 15.00¢/kWh, 3% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Eugene
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Eugene | Municipal utility | 15.00¢ | $131 | 90K | 49 |
| Emerald People's Utility Dist | Public power district | 11.79¢ | $146 | 20K | — |
| City of Springfield | Municipal utility | 8.46¢ | $86 | 30K | 40 |
| Lane Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.45¢ | $169 | 12K | 1,077 |
| Consumers Power | Electric cooperative | 14.02¢ | $163 | 19K | 739 |
Power outages in Lane County right now
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Outage history in Lane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,237 | 200 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 36,814 (21.1%) | 6,735 (3.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-17 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,237 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Springfield 8.5¢
- Coburg 15.0¢
- Creswell 15.0¢
- Junction City 14.9¢
- Veneta 11.5¢
- Harrisburg 14.9¢
- Cottage Grove 14.9¢
- Lowell 15.0¢
- Brownsville 14.9¢
- Culp Creek 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97401, 97402, 97403, 97404, 97405, 97408, 97440
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Eugene?
Most homes in Eugene get power from City of Eugene, where residential customers pay an average of 15.00¢/kWh including all charges. The Oregon average is 15.50¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Eugene: Emerald People's Utility Dist (11.79¢), City of Springfield (8.46¢), Lane Electric Co-op (13.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Eugene?
About $131 a month, based on 871 kWh a month (the average for City of Eugene customers) at 15.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Eugene, OR?
5 utilities serve Eugene's ZIP codes: City of Eugene, Emerald People's Utility Dist, City of Springfield, Lane Electric Co-op, Consumers Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Eugene?
In 2025, customers in Lane County averaged 3 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 6,735 customers (3.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.