Electricity rates in Sweet Home, OR
Sweet Home (9,270 people, Linn 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 Sweet Home
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Emerald People's Utility Dist | Public power district | 11.79¢ | $146 | 20K | — |
| Consumers Power | Electric cooperative | 14.02¢ | $163 | 19K | 739 |
Power outages in Linn County right now
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Outage history in Linn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 571 | 403 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,418 (12%) | 16,186 (23%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-17 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (571 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Lebanon 14.9¢
- Brownsville 14.9¢
- Lebanon 14.9¢
- Tangent 14.9¢
- Harrisburg 14.9¢
- Coburg 15.0¢
- Albany 14.9¢
- Millersburg 14.9¢
- Jefferson 18.9¢
- Junction City 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97386
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sweet Home?
Most homes in Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home: Emerald People's Utility Dist (11.79¢), Consumers Power (14.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sweet Home?
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 Sweet Home, OR?
3 utilities serve Sweet Home's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Emerald People's Utility Dist, Consumers Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sweet Home?
In 2025, customers in Linn County averaged 6 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 16,186 customers (23%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.