Electricity rates in Philomath, OR
Philomath (4,599 people, Benton 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 Philomath
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Consumers Power | Electric cooperative | 14.02¢ | $163 | 19K | 739 |
Power outages in Benton County right now
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Outage history in Benton County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 408 | 288 |
| Days with outages | 49 | 39 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,540 (38.3%) | 12,902 (26.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-17 | 2025-12-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (408 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Corvallis 14.9¢
- Tangent 14.9¢
- Albany 14.9¢
- Millersburg 14.9¢
- Harrisburg 14.9¢
- Brownsville 14.9¢
- Jefferson 18.9¢
- Monmouth 14.9¢
- Lebanon 14.9¢
- South Lebanon 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97370
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Philomath?
Most homes in Philomath 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 Philomath: Consumers Power (14.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Philomath?
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 Philomath, OR?
2 utilities serve Philomath's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Consumers Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Philomath?
In 2025, customers in Benton County averaged 4 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 39 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-30, when 12,902 customers (26.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.