Electricity rates in Hermiston, OR
Hermiston (17,201 people, Umatilla County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 14.92¢/kWh, 4% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Hermiston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Umatilla Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 10.20¢ | $121 | 13K | 155 |
Power outages in Umatilla County right now
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Outage history in Umatilla County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 273 | 187 |
| Days with outages | 60 | 59 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,090 (14.1%) | 7,833 (18.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-03 | 2025-07-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (273 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stanfield 14.9¢
- Umatilla 14.9¢
- Irrigon 14.9¢
- Boardman 14.9¢
- Pendleton 14.9¢
- Mission 14.9¢
- Pilot Rock 14.9¢
- Heppner 10.2¢
- Athena 14.9¢
- Milton-Freewater 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97838
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hermiston?
Most homes in Hermiston 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 Hermiston: Umatilla Electric Co-op Association (10.20¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hermiston?
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 Hermiston, OR?
2 utilities serve Hermiston's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Umatilla Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hermiston?
In 2025, customers in Umatilla County averaged 3 hr 7 min without power. Outages hit 59 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-02, when 7,833 customers (18.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.