Electricity rates in Portland, OR
Portland (652,503 people, Clackamas County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Portland General Electric Co. pay about 18.95¢/kWh, 22% more than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Portland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.95¢ | $143 | 840K | 273 |
| Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist | Public power district | 9.83¢ | $114 | 16K | 170 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| City of Cascade Locks | Municipal utility | 9.13¢ | — | 0 | — |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Clackamas County right now
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Outage history in Clackamas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 587 | 565 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 43 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,200 (11.5%) | 35,531 (19.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (587 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
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- Raleigh Hills 18.9¢
- Milwaukie 18.9¢
- Garden Home-Whitford 18.9¢
- Cedar Hills 18.9¢
- North Portland 18.9¢
- Cedar Mill 18.9¢
- Metzger 18.9¢
- Beaverton 18.9¢
- Lake Oswego 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206, 97207, 97208, 97209, 97210, 97211, 97212, 97213, 97214, 97215, 97216, 97217, 97218, 97219, 97220, 97221, 97222, 97223, 97224, 97225, 97227, 97228, 97229, 97230, 97231, 97232, 97233, 97236, 97238, 97239, 97240, 97242, 97250, 97251, 97252
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Portland?
Most homes in 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Portland: Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist (9.83¢), PacifiCorp (14.92¢), City of Cascade Locks (9.13¢).
What is the average electric bill in 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 Portland, OR?
5 utilities serve Portland's ZIP codes: Portland General Electric Co., Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist, PacifiCorp, City of Cascade Locks, Bonneville Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Portland?
In 2025, customers in Clackamas County averaged 9 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 43 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 35,531 customers (19.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.