Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist electricity rates
Public power district · Oregon · WECC region
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 16,430 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.
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Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $49.15 | $38.35 |
| 1,000 kWh | $98.30 | $68.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $147.45 | $99.05 |
| 2,000 kWh | $196.60 | $129.40 |
*Residential Service, Second Meter (effective 2012-01-01, $8.00/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 River Peoples Ut Dist residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service, Second Meter | 2012-01-01 | $8.00 | 6.07¢ first 4,999 kWh, 6.51¢ after |
| Residential | 2012-01-01 | $8.00 | 6.07¢ first 4,999 kWh, 6.51¢ after |
| Residential Service - 100% Renewable Wind Energy | 2012-01-01 | $8.00 | 7.57¢ first 5,000 kWh, 8.01¢ after |
| Residential Service - Special Waiver | 2012-01-01 | — | 6.07¢ first 4,999 kWh, 6.51¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (7.38¢ → 9.75¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 170 | 295 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.58 | 1.09 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 55 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 37 | 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 River Peoples Ut Dist's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 21 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah | 215 | 44 | 18,495 | 2025-02-25 |
| Columbia | 4 | 0 | 66 | 2025-12-19 |
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist service area
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist serves 2 counties in Oregon and 14 ZIP codes.
Columbia, Multnomah
Cities: Portland, Saint Helens, Scappoose, North Plains, Columbia City, Rainier, Warren
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 16,430 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 105 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $102,763 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 113 MWh |
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 9.28¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 5.75¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $39,711,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 475,609 MWh |
| Peak demand | 92 MW summer · 96 MW winter |
| Line losses | 5.2% |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 40438 |
| Website | www.crpud.net/ways-to-save |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist's electricity rate?
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist 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 Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist electric bill?
About $114 a month. The average Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist home uses 1,160 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $98.
How many customers does Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist have?
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist serves 16,430 residential customers and 17,542 customers in total in Oregon, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist?
In 2025, the average Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist customer was without power for 2 hr 50 min (SAIDI) over 0.58 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 37 min. The Oregon average was 4 hr 55 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist offer net metering for solar?
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist had 105 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.8 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 Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist before making decisions.