Electricity rates in North Portland, OR
North Portland (7,000 people, Multnomah County) is served by Portland General Electric Co.. Homes on Portland General Electric Co. pay about 18.95¢/kWh, 22% more than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving North Portland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.95¢ | $143 | 840K | 273 |
Power outages in Multnomah County right now
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Outage history in Multnomah County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,338 | 215 |
| Days with outages | 68 | 44 |
| Most customers out at once | 123,419 (31.7%) | 18,495 (4.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-14 | 2025-02-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,338 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Portland 18.9¢
- West Haven-Sylvan 18.9¢
- Cedar Mill 18.9¢
- Oak Hills 18.9¢
- Cedar Hills 18.9¢
- Bethany 18.9¢
- Rockcreek 18.9¢
- Raleigh Hills 18.9¢
- Beaverton 18.9¢
- Garden Home-Whitford 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 97203, 97210, 97217
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in North Portland?
Most homes in North Portland 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in North Portland?
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 North Portland, OR?
Portland General Electric Co. serves North Portland.
How often does the power go out in North Portland?
In 2025, customers in Multnomah County averaged 3 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 44 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-25, when 18,495 customers (4.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.