Electricity rates in Milton-Freewater, OR
Milton-Freewater (7,035 people, Umatilla County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 14.92¢/kWh, 4% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Milton-Freewater
| 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 |
| Columbia Rural Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.65¢ | $223 | 44 | — |
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
- Athena 14.9¢
- Mission 14.9¢
- Pendleton 14.9¢
- Elgin 14.9¢
- Pilot Rock 14.9¢
- Stanfield 14.9¢
- Hermiston 14.9¢
- Island City 14.9¢
- La Grande 14.9¢
- Umatilla 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97862
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Milton-Freewater?
Most homes in Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater: Umatilla Electric Co-op Association (10.20¢), Columbia Rural Electric Association (14.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Milton-Freewater?
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 Milton-Freewater, OR?
3 utilities serve Milton-Freewater's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Umatilla Electric Co-op Association, Columbia Rural Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Milton-Freewater?
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.