Electricity rates in Madras, OR
Madras (6,662 people, Jefferson 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 Madras
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 10.58¢ | $137 | 35K | — |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 411 | 579 |
| Days with outages | 50 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,440 (15.2%) | 10,920 (68.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-15 | 2025-04-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (411 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Culver 14.9¢
- Warm Springs 14.9¢
- Terrebonne 14.9¢
- Redmond 14.9¢
- Prineville 14.9¢
- Sisters 15.0¢
- Bend 14.9¢
- Deschutes River Woods 14.9¢
- Mount Hood Village 18.9¢
- The Dalles 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97741
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Madras?
Most homes in Madras 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 Madras: Central Electric Co-op (10.58¢).
What is the average electric bill in Madras?
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 Madras, OR?
2 utilities serve Madras's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Central Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Madras?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 9 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-01, when 10,920 customers (68.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.