City of Forest Grove electricity rates
Municipal utility · Oregon · WECC region
City of Forest Grove is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 10,484 homes in Oregon. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.79¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% 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.
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City of Forest Grove bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $53.95 | $39.61 |
| 1,000 kWh | $107.90 | $65.96 |
| 1,500 kWh | $161.85 | $96.96 |
| 2,000 kWh | $215.80 | $127.96 |
*RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (effective 2013-11-01, $13.26/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 Forest Grove residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | 2013-11-01 | $13.26 | 5.27¢ first 1,000 kWh, 6.20¢ after |
| Swimming Pool Service | 2011-07-01 | $6.00 | 5.46¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Forest Grove rate history
2015–2025: +49% change in the average residential rate (7.18¢ → 10.70¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Forest Grove | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 51 | 295 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.39 | 1.09 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 8 min | — | — |
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 Forest Grove's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 13 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 193 | 22 | 26,557 | 2025-12-17 |
City of Forest Grove service area
City of Forest Grove serves Washington County in Oregon and 4 ZIP codes.
Washington
Cities: Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Forest Grove, Garden Home-Whitford, Metzger
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 91 |
City of Forest Grove at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 10.62¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $25,410,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 262,701 MWh |
| Peak demand | 54 MW summer · 60 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.6% |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 6582 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Forest Grove's electricity rate?
City of Forest Grove residential customers pay an average of 10.79¢ 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 30% below the Oregon average of 15.50¢ and 40% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Forest Grove electric bill?
About $104 a month. The average City of Forest Grove home uses 965 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $108.
How many customers does City of Forest Grove have?
City of Forest Grove serves 10,484 residential customers and 11,432 customers in total in Oregon, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Forest Grove?
In 2025, the average City of Forest Grove customer was without power for 51 min (SAIDI) over 0.39 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Oregon average was 4 hr 55 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Forest Grove offer net metering for solar?
City of Forest Grove had 91 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.6 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
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 Forest Grove before making decisions.