Electricity rates in Hillsboro, OR
Hillsboro (102,347 people, Washington County) is served by 4 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 Hillsboro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.95¢ | $143 | 840K | 273 |
| City of Forest Grove | Municipal utility | 10.79¢ | $104 | 10K | 51 |
| West Oregon Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.03¢ | $274 | 4,620 | — |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 530 | 193 |
| Days with outages | 38 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 36,672 (13.7%) | 26,557 (9.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-14 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (530 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cornelius 18.9¢
- North Plains 18.9¢
- Rockcreek 18.9¢
- Forest Grove 18.9¢
- Aloha 18.9¢
- Bethany 18.9¢
- Oak Hills 18.9¢
- Cedar Mill 18.9¢
- Banks 18.9¢
- Beaverton 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 97123, 97124, 97129
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hillsboro?
Most homes in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro: City of Forest Grove (10.79¢), West Oregon Electric Co-op (22.03¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hillsboro?
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 Hillsboro, OR?
4 utilities serve Hillsboro's ZIP codes: Portland General Electric Co., City of Forest Grove, West Oregon Electric Co-op, Bonneville Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hillsboro?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 3 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 26,557 customers (9.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.