Electricity rates in Independence, OR
Independence (9,227 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 Independence
| 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 |
| Consumers Power | Electric cooperative | 14.02¢ | $163 | 19K | 739 |
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
- Monmouth 14.9¢
- Dallas 18.9¢
- Salem 11.0¢
- Four Corners 18.9¢
- Turner 18.9¢
- Keizer 18.9¢
- Jefferson 18.9¢
- Millersburg 14.9¢
- Hayesville 11.0¢
- Albany 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97351
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Independence?
Most homes in Independence 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 Independence: PacifiCorp (14.92¢), Consumers Power (14.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Independence?
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 Independence, OR?
3 utilities serve Independence's ZIP codes: Portland General Electric Co., PacifiCorp, Consumers Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Independence?
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.