PacifiCorp electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Washington
PacifiCorp is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 114,998 homes in Washington. Its residential customers pay an average of 15.38¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 15% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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PacifiCorp bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $76.90 | $85.02 |
| 1,000 kWh | $153.80 | $156.04 |
| 1,500 kWh | $230.70 | $227.06 |
| 2,000 kWh | $307.60 | $298.08 |
*Schedule 4 - Residential (Single Phase) (effective 2026-01-01, $14.00/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.
PacifiCorp residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 4 - Residential (Single Phase) | 2026-01-01 | $14.00 | 14.20¢ |
| Schedule 1 TOU (Residential Service)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $12.16 | 9.0¢ (12am–6pm, 10pm–12am) · 40.4¢ (6pm–10pm) — summer weekdays |
| 19 Residential Service Time of Use Pilot Three Phasetime-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $31.46 | 9.9¢ (12am–7am, 9am–5pm, 11pm–12am) · 16.1¢ (7am–9am, 5pm–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| 19 Residential Service Time of Use Pilot Single Phasetime-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $24.24 | 9.9¢ (12am–7am, 9am–5pm, 11pm–12am) · 16.1¢ (7am–9am, 5pm–11pm) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule 2E - Residential Service – Electric Vehicle Time-of-Use Pilot Option (Rate Option 1) all phasetime-of-use | 2025-06-01 | $12.16 | 6.6¢ (12am–3pm, 8pm–12am) · 32.2¢ (3pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule 2 Optional Time of Day (Residential Service - Single Phase)time-of-use | 2025-06-01 | — | 4.6¢ (12am–1pm, 8pm–12am) · -1.7¢ (1pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule 1 (Residential Service - Three Phase, single family)time-of-use | 2025-06-01 | $19.66 | 11.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule 2 Optional Time of Day (Residential Service - Single Phase)time-of-use | 2025-06-01 | — | 4.6¢ (12am–1pm, 8pm–12am) · -1.7¢ (1pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Schedule 1 (Residential Service - Single Phase, multi family)time-of-use | 2025-06-01 | $7.16 | 11.5¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 40 Irrigation and Soil Drainage Pumping Power Service Three Phase | 2026-01-01 | $25.01 | 5.08¢ |
| Schedule 4 - Residential (Three Phase) | 2026-01-01 | $23.00 | 6.95¢ |
| Schedule 4 - Residential (Three Phase) | 2026-01-01 | $23.00 | 14.20¢ |
| 40 Irrigation and Soil Drainage Pumping Power Service Single Phase | 2026-01-01 | $20.13 | 5.08¢ |
| Schedule 4 - Residential (Single Phase) | 2026-01-01 | $14.00 | 6.95¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
PacifiCorp rate history
2015–2025: +62% change in the average residential rate (8.86¢ → 14.33¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | PacifiCorp | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 103 | 372 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.56 | 1.42 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 3 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 58 | 141 | 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 PacifiCorp's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 4 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield | 1,245 | 20 | 1,145 | 2025-03-06 |
| Columbia | 426 | 22 | 916 | 2025-09-18 |
| Cowlitz | 273 | 51 | 12,176 | 2025-12-17 |
| Walla Walla | 230 | 46 | 8,704 | 2025-08-03 |
| Yakima | 207 | 64 | 4,329 | 2025-12-17 |
| Benton | 58 | 15 | 2,548 | 2025-12-17 |
PacifiCorp service area
PacifiCorp serves 6 counties in Washington and 46 ZIP codes.
Benton, Columbia, Cowlitz, Garfield, Walla Walla, Yakima
Cities: Yakima, Kennewick, Walla Walla, Ellensburg, Sunnyside, West Valley, Grandview, College Place, Toppenish, Selah, Clarkston, Terrace Heights, Clarkston Heights-Vineland, Union Gap, Prosser, West Clarkston-Highland, Wapato, Granger, Ahtanum, Goldendale, Burbank, Highland, Zillah, Gleed, Dayton, Mabton, Cle Elum, Walla Walla East, Stevenson, Garrett, Pomeroy, Tieton, Waitsburg
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 96 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 3,723 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 100 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $3,440,350 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 12,080 MWh |
PacifiCorp at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | — |
| Commercial rate | 14.23¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.11¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $529,842,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,003,087 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PACW |
| EIA utility ID | 14354 |
| Website | www.pacificorp.com/environment/demand-side-management.html |
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Frequently asked questions
What is PacifiCorp's electricity rate?
PacifiCorp residential customers pay an average of 15.38¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 9% above the Washington average of 14.12¢ and 15% below the U.S. average.
What is the average PacifiCorp electric bill?
About $179 a month. The average PacifiCorp home uses 1,164 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $154.
How many customers does PacifiCorp have?
PacifiCorp serves 114,998 residential customers and 137,964 customers in total in Washington, across 6 counties.
How reliable is PacifiCorp?
In 2025, the average PacifiCorp customer was without power for 103 min (SAIDI) over 0.56 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 58 min. The Washington average was 6 hr 12 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does PacifiCorp offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Schedule 1 TOU (Residential Service). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does PacifiCorp offer net metering for solar?
PacifiCorp had 3,723 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 40.5 MW of capacity and 100 solar-paired batteries. 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 PacifiCorp before making decisions.