West Oregon Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Oregon
West Oregon Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 4,620 homes in Oregon. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.03¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% more 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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West Oregon Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $110.15 | $106.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $220.30 | $175.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $330.45 | $244.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $440.60 | $297.30 |
*Residential (effective 2013-10-01, $37.00/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.
West Oregon Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2013-10-01 | $37.00 | 13.85¢ first 1,500 kWh, 10.51¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
West Oregon Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +33% change in the average residential rate (16.49¢ → 21.85¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
West Oregon Electric Co-op 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 West Oregon Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 6 hr 18 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clatsop | 1,737 | 50 | 26,709 | 2025-12-17 |
| Tillamook | 1,542 | 44 | 14,021 | 2025-12-17 |
| Yamhill | 459 | 34 | 7,017 | 2025-12-17 |
| Washington | 193 | 22 | 26,557 | 2025-12-17 |
| Columbia | 4 | 0 | 66 | 2025-12-19 |
West Oregon Electric Co-op service area
West Oregon Electric Co-op serves 5 counties in Oregon and 2 ZIP codes.
Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill
Cities: Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Garden Home-Whitford, Metzger
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
West Oregon Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $15,071,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 68,978 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BPAT |
| EIA utility ID | 20385 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is West Oregon Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
West Oregon Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 22.03¢ 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 42% above the Oregon average of 15.50¢ and 22% above the U.S. average.
What is the average West Oregon Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $274 a month. The average West Oregon Electric Co-op home uses 1,244 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $220.
How many customers does West Oregon Electric Co-op have?
West Oregon Electric Co-op serves 4,620 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 West Oregon Electric Co-op before making decisions.