Columbia Power Co-op Association electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oregon
Columbia Power Co-op Association is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 2,022 homes in Oregon. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.81¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 23% 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 Power Co-op Association bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.05 | $58.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $138.10 | $99.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $207.15 | $139.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $276.20 | $179.50 |
*Residential Single-Phase (effective 2013-07-01, $18.50/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.
Columbia Power Co-op Association residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Single-Phase | 2013-07-01 | $18.50 | 8.05¢ |
| Residential Three-Phase | 2013-07-01 | $23.50 | 8.05¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Columbia Power Co-op Association rate history
2015–2025: +31% change in the average residential rate (10.49¢ → 13.70¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Columbia Power Co-op Association | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 101 | 295 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.09 | 1.34 | |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 101 | 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 Columbia Power Co-op Association's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 10 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | 212 | 11 | 4,023 | 2025-10-13 |
| Umatilla | 187 | 59 | 7,833 | 2025-07-02 |
Columbia Power Co-op Association service area
Columbia Power Co-op Association serves 3 counties in Oregon and 3 ZIP codes.
Grant, Umatilla, Wheeler
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | — |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Columbia Power Co-op Association at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $3,353,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 24,483 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 4008 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Power Co-op Association's electricity rate?
Columbia Power Co-op Association residential customers pay an average of 13.81¢ 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 11% below the Oregon average of 15.50¢ and 23% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Columbia Power Co-op Association electric bill?
About $139 a month. The average Columbia Power Co-op Association home uses 1,009 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $138.
How many customers does Columbia Power Co-op Association have?
Columbia Power Co-op Association serves 2,022 residential customers in Oregon, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Columbia Power Co-op Association?
In 2019, the average Columbia Power Co-op Association customer was without power for 101 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 101 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 Columbia Power Co-op Association before making decisions.