City of Hermiston electricity rates
Municipal utility · Oregon
City of Hermiston is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 5,648 homes in Oregon. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.24¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 43% 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 Hermiston bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $51.20 | $60.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $102.40 | $91.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $153.60 | $121.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $204.80 | $152.00 |
*Irrigation (A1) Three Phase (effective 2003-08-01, $30.00/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 Hermiston residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation (A1) Three Phase | 2003-08-01 | $30.00 | 6.10¢ first 3,000 kWh, 4.50¢ after |
| Residential (R1) Single Phase | 2003-08-01 | $6.50 | 6.33¢ |
| Residential (R1) Three Phase | 2003-08-01 | $10.50 | 6.33¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Hermiston rate history
2015–2025: +34% change in the average residential rate (7.58¢ → 10.15¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Hermiston | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 20 | 295 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.29 | 1.09 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 70 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 20 | 100 | 121 |
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 Hermiston's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 7 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla | 187 | 59 | 7,833 | 2025-07-02 |
City of Hermiston service area
City of Hermiston serves Umatilla County in Oregon and 1 ZIP codes.
Umatilla
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Hermiston at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $10,861,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 106,964 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 8515 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Hermiston's electricity rate?
City of Hermiston residential customers pay an average of 10.24¢ 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 34% below the Oregon average of 15.50¢ and 43% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Hermiston electric bill?
About $162 a month. The average City of Hermiston home uses 1,578 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $102.
How many customers does City of Hermiston have?
City of Hermiston serves 5,648 residential customers in Oregon, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Hermiston?
In 2019, the average City of Hermiston customer was without power for 20 min (SAIDI) over 0.29 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 20 min. The Oregon average was 4 hr 55 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 Hermiston before making decisions.