Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oregon
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,042 homes in Oregon. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.06¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 44% 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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Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $50.30 | $65.07 |
| 1,000 kWh | $100.60 | $103.14 |
| 1,500 kWh | $150.90 | $141.21 |
| 2,000 kWh | $201.20 | $179.28 |
*Residential Service (Three Phase) (effective 2013-10-01, $27.00/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.
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (Three Phase) | 2013-10-01 | $27.00 | 7.61¢ |
| Residential Service (Single Phase) | 2013-10-01 | $23.00 | 7.61¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative rate history
2015–2025: -1% change in the average residential rate (10.11¢ → 9.98¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative 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 Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 14 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | 786 | 10 | 1,025 | 2025-10-05 |
| Gilliam | 383 | 7 | 567 | 2025-05-28 |
| Umatilla | 187 | 59 | 7,833 | 2025-07-02 |
| Morrow | 115 | 30 | 1,716 | 2025-10-04 |
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative service area
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative serves 5 counties in Oregon and 5 ZIP codes.
Gilliam, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wheeler
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 85% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $12,433,200 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 124,600 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 4005 |
| Website | cbec.cc/energy-efficiency-programs |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative's electricity rate?
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative residential customers pay an average of 10.06¢ 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 35% below the Oregon average of 15.50¢ and 44% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative electric bill?
About $258 a month. The average Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative home uses 2,569 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $101.
How many customers does Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative have?
Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative serves 4,042 residential customers in Oregon, across 5 counties.
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 Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative before making decisions.