Electricity rates in Ontario, OR
Ontario (10,999 people, Malheur County) is served by Idaho Power Co.. Homes on Idaho Power Co. pay about 11.88¢/kWh, 23% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Ontario
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.88¢ | $129 | 14K | 273 |
Power outages in Malheur County right now
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Outage history in Malheur County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 370 | 180 |
| Days with outages | 53 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,267 (23.5%) | 4,899 (27%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-26 | 2025-05-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (370 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Nyssa 11.9¢
- Vale 11.9¢
- Baker City 11.1¢
- Joseph 14.9¢
- Union 14.9¢
- Enterprise 14.9¢
- John Day 11.1¢
- Island City 14.9¢
- La Grande 14.9¢
- Burns 11.1¢
ZIP codes: 97914
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ontario?
Most homes in Ontario get power from Idaho Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.88¢/kWh including all charges. The Oregon average is 15.50¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ontario?
About $129 a month, based on 1,082 kWh a month (the average for Idaho Power Co. customers) at 11.88¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ontario, OR?
Idaho Power Co. serves Ontario.
How often does the power go out in Ontario?
In 2025, customers in Malheur County averaged 2 hr 60 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-12, when 4,899 customers (27%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.