Portland General Electric Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Oregon · WECC region · CAISO
Portland General Electric Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 840,457 homes in Oregon. Its residential customers pay an average of 18.95¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 5% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Portland General Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $94.75 | $111.91 |
| 1,000 kWh | $189.50 | $207.46 |
| 1,500 kWh | $284.25 | $303.01 |
| 2,000 kWh | $379.00 | $398.56 |
*Residential Service (Rate 7) (effective 2026-01-01, $16.36/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.
Portland General Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service (Rate 7) | 2026-01-01 | $16.36 | 19.11¢, 18.31¢ after |
| Residential Time-Of-Use Service (Rate 7-TOU of EV)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $16.36 | 13.2¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) · 18.9¢ (7am–5pm) · 38.4¢ (5pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-Of-Use Service (Rate 7- TOU or EV)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $16.36 | 11.1¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) · 15.4¢ (7am–5pm) · 30.3¢ (5pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Electric Vehicle TOU Option (Rate 7-EV)time-of-use | 2019-01-01 | $12.04 | 7.7¢ (3pm–8pm) · 7.7¢ (6am–3pm, 8pm–10pm) · -0.5¢ (12am–6am, 10pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Electric Vehicle TOU Option (Rate 7-EV)time-of-use | 2019-01-01 | $12.04 | 19.7¢ (3pm–8pm) · 14.2¢ (6am–3pm, 8pm–10pm) · 3.0¢ (12am–6am, 10pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time-Of-Use Service (Rate 7-TOU)time-of-use | nan | $11.69 | 31.8¢ (5pm–9pm) · 11.0¢ (7am–5pm) · 7.2¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (Rate 7) | 2026-01-01 | $16.36 | 15.57¢ first 2,000 kWh, 14.77¢ after |
| Residential Service (Rate 7) | 2026-01-01 | $16.36 | 18.31¢ first 2,000 kWh, 19.11¢ after |
| Residential Service (Rate 7) | 2024-01-01 | $13.00 | 10.42¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Portland General Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: +63% change in the average residential rate (11.55¢ → 18.79¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Portland General Electric Co. | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 273 | 295 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.89 | 1.09 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 5 hr 7 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 103 | 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 Portland General Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 5 hr 24 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 686 | 50 | 51,158 | 2025-12-17 |
| Clackamas | 565 | 43 | 35,531 | 2025-12-17 |
| Yamhill | 459 | 34 | 7,017 | 2025-12-17 |
| Polk | 299 | 41 | 8,970 | 2025-12-17 |
| Multnomah | 215 | 44 | 18,495 | 2025-02-25 |
| Washington | 193 | 22 | 26,557 | 2025-12-17 |
| Columbia | 4 | 0 | 66 | 2025-12-19 |
Portland General Electric Co. service area
Portland General Electric Co. serves 7 counties in Oregon and 160 ZIP codes.
Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington, Yamhill
Cities: Portland, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, Lake Oswego, Keizer, Oregon City, McMinnville, Tualatin, West Linn, Woodburn, Forest Grove, Newberg, Wilsonville, Milwaukie, Bethany, Hayesville, Sherwood, Happy Valley, Canby, Troutdale, Oak Grove, Four Corners, Dallas, Cedar Mill, Oatfield, Saint Helens, Cornelius, Gladstone, Oak Hills, Damascus, Sandy, Silverton, Rockcreek, Fairview, Independence, Molalla
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 24,505 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 33,900 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 970 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 214,204 |
Portland General Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 13.63¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.46¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,928,168,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 19,968,166 MWh |
| Peak demand | 4,385 MW summer · 3,879 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 54% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 2.9% |
| Balancing authority | PGE |
| EIA utility ID | 15248 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Portland General Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
Portland General Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 18.95¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 22% above the Oregon average of 15.50¢ and 5% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Portland General Electric Co. electric bill?
About $143 a month. The average Portland General Electric Co. home uses 753 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $190.
How many customers does Portland General Electric Co. have?
Portland General Electric Co. serves 840,457 residential customers and 955,656 customers in total in Oregon, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Portland General Electric Co.?
In 2025, the average Portland General Electric Co. customer was without power for 4 hr 33 min (SAIDI) over 0.89 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 103 min. The Oregon average was 4 hr 55 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Portland General Electric Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 5 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Time-Of-Use Service (Rate 7-TOU of EV). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Portland General Electric Co. offer net metering for solar?
Portland General Electric Co. had 33,900 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 269.9 MW of capacity and 970 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 Portland General Electric Co. before making decisions.