City of Drain electricity rates
Municipal utility · Oregon
City of Drain is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 805 homes in Oregon. Its residential customers pay an average of 9.83¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 45% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Drain bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $49.15 | $50.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $98.30 | $90.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $147.45 | $130.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $196.60 | $169.90 |
*Residential Rate (effective 2013-10-14, $10.50/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Drain residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rate | 2013-10-14 | $10.50 | 7.97¢ |
| Senior Residential Service | 2013-10-14 | $36.00 | 0.00¢ first 1,410 kWh, 7.97¢ after |
| Outdoor Service | 2013-10-14 | $12.00 | 7.97¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Drain rate history
2015–2025: +10% change in the average residential rate (8.87¢ → 9.75¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Drain doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Drain's counties, customers averaged 7 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 431 | 75 | 35,780 | 2025-01-21 |
City of Drain service area
City of Drain serves Douglas County in Oregon and 3 ZIP codes.
Douglas
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 51% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Drain at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,685,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 17,284 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 5354 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Drain's electricity rate?
City of Drain residential customers pay an average of 9.83¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 37% below the Oregon average of 15.50¢ and 45% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Drain electric bill?
About $176 a month. The average City of Drain home uses 1,789 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $98.
How many customers does City of Drain have?
City of Drain serves 805 residential customers in Oregon, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Drain before making decisions.