Oregon electricity rates
As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Oregon is 16.27 cents per kilowatt-hour, 11.8% below the U.S. average of 18.44¢. That is the 26th highest rate of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
- Year over year
- ▲ +2.3% from 15.91¢ in May 2025
- Vs. U.S. average
- -11.8% U.S. average 18.44¢
- National rank
- #26 of 51 · #26 cheapest
- Supply market
- Western Interconnection / BPA Regulated monopoly
Why Oregon pays what it pays
Oregon shares the Columbia River hydro system with Washington and draws on the same Bonneville Power Administration allocations. That remains the foundation of its rate.
Several things have pushed it up. Oregon's clean-energy law requires investor-owned utilities to reach zero emissions on a fixed schedule, which is driving procurement of new resources and transmission. Wildfire liability has become a major cost after catastrophic fire seasons produced litigation against utilities, raising both insurance costs and mitigation spending, including preemptive power shutoffs and extensive vegetation management.
Data-centre growth in the Columbia River basin has added large industrial load, and load growth requires capacity the existing hydro fleet cannot supply.
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks #26 of 51 jurisdictions by residential price, making it the 26th cheapest. Within the Pacific division, 1 of 4 neighbouring states are cheaper.
| State | ¢/kWh | YoY | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14.95 | +9.5% | #37 |
| Oregon | 16.27 | +2.3% | #26 |
| Alaska | 28.23 | +8.2% | #7 |
| California | 33.25 | -0.1% | #2 |
| Hawaii | 52.00 | +26.7% | #1 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector, by State. Data period May 2026. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
What a bill looks like at this rate
The figures below apply the May 2026 Oregon average to four usage levels. They are arithmetic, not quotes. A real bill also carries fixed customer charges, taxes and any rider specific to your utility.
Estimate your Oregon bill
Multiply your own usage by the May 2026 state average. Enter the kilowatt-hours from your last statement. This is a supply-and-delivery blended average, not a utility quote.
Rate used: …. U.S. average 18.44¢/kWh, May 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A.
Who sells electricity in Oregon
Portland General Electric serves the Portland metropolitan area, Pacific Power a large territory in the south and east, and Idaho Power a corner of the east. Consumer-owned utilities including Eugene Water and Electric Board, Springfield Utility Board and many PUDs and co-operatives serve substantial territory with BPA power at lower rates.
Oregon has a limited retail choice programme for residential customers offering a small number of alternative supply options, but participation is low.
What you can actually do about it
As in Washington, the consumer-owned utilities are noticeably cheaper. The boundary matters.
Oregon's wildfire mitigation costs are still growing and utilities have filed for substantial increases to fund them. This is the main variable in Oregon's medium-term rate path, and it is being decided in commission proceedings now.
Closest states by price
These jurisdictions charge within a fraction of a cent of Oregon, which is useful if you are comparing a move or a multi-state operating cost.
Oregon electricity rates: common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Oregon?
The average residential electricity rate in Oregon is 16.27 cents per kilowatt-hour as of May 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is -11.8% relative to the national average of 18.44¢/kWh.
How much is a typical monthly electric bill in Oregon?
At the May 2026 average rate of 16.27¢/kWh, a household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $146, and one using 1,500 kWh about $244. Actual bills vary with usage, rate schedule, fixed customer charges and taxes.
Have electricity rates in Oregon gone up?
Oregon rates rose 2.3% over the year to May 2026, from 15.91¢ in May 2025 to 16.27¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in Oregon?
Regulated monopoly. Oregon households buy both supply and delivery from their local regulated utility or co-operative; there is no competitive residential supplier market.
Where does this Oregon rate figure come from?
It is the residential-sector average revenue per kilowatt-hour reported by utilities to the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Form EIA-861M and published in the Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A. It blends supply and delivery across every residential customer in the state, so it is a statewide average rather than a quote for any individual household.