Electricity rates in Oakridge, OR
Oakridge (3,211 people, Lane 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 Oakridge
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Midstate Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.95¢ | $150 | 19K | 212 |
| Lane Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 13.45¢ | $169 | 12K | 1,077 |
Power outages in Lane County right now
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Outage history in Lane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,237 | 200 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 36,814 (21.1%) | 6,735 (3.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-17 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,237 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Culp Creek 14.9¢
- Lowell 15.0¢
- Cottage Grove 14.9¢
- Creswell 15.0¢
- Springfield 8.5¢
- Eugene 15.0¢
- Coburg 15.0¢
- Yoncalla 11.8¢
- Drain 11.8¢
- Glide 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97463
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oakridge?
Most homes in Oakridge 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 Oakridge: Midstate Electric Co-op (11.95¢), Lane Electric Co-op (13.45¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oakridge?
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 Oakridge, OR?
3 utilities serve Oakridge's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Midstate Electric Co-op, Lane Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oakridge?
In 2025, customers in Lane County averaged 3 hr 20 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 6,735 customers (3.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.