Electricity rates in Grand Ronde, OR
Grand Ronde (1,661 people, Polk 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 Grand Ronde
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.95¢ | $143 | 840K | 273 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist | Public power district | 12.77¢ | $129 | 20K | — |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 513 | 299 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,951 (34.4%) | 8,970 (28.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-03 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (513 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Willamina 18.9¢
- Sheridan 18.9¢
- Rose Lodge 14.9¢
- Dallas 18.9¢
- Pacific City 12.8¢
- Amity 18.9¢
- Lincoln City 14.9¢
- McMinnville 18.9¢
- Monmouth 14.9¢
- Independence 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 97347
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Grand Ronde?
Most homes in Grand Ronde 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 Grand Ronde: PacifiCorp (14.92¢), Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist (12.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Grand Ronde?
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 Grand Ronde, OR?
3 utilities serve Grand Ronde's ZIP codes: Portland General Electric Co., PacifiCorp, Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Grand Ronde?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 4 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 8,970 customers (28.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.