Electricity rates in The Dalles, OR
The Dalles (15,340 people, Wasco 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 The Dalles
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Northern Wasco County PUD | Public power district | 7.93¢ | $96 | 9,773 | 27 |
Power outages in Wasco County right now
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Outage history in Wasco County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 200 | 12 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 6 |
| Most customers out at once | 710 (5.3%) | 720 (5.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-23 | 2025-04-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (200 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Chenoweth 14.9¢
- Odell 14.9¢
- Hood River 14.9¢
- Cascade Locks 14.9¢
- Mount Hood Village 18.9¢
- Sandy 18.9¢
- Warm Springs 14.9¢
- Troutdale 18.9¢
- Estacada 18.9¢
- Wood Village 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 97058
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in The Dalles?
Most homes in The Dalles 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 The Dalles: Northern Wasco County PUD (7.93¢).
What is the average electric bill in The Dalles?
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 The Dalles, OR?
2 utilities serve The Dalles's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Northern Wasco County PUD. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in The Dalles?
In 2025, customers in Wasco County averaged 12 min without power. Outages hit 6 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-20, when 720 customers (5.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.