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.
Where Oregon power comes from
Oregon generated 65 TWh in 2025, the 26th largest output of any state. Hydroelectric supplied 45.1% of it. Renewables accounted for 65.5%, against 23.8% nationally, which ranks Oregon #5 of 51.
- Hydroelectric 45.1% 29 TWh
- Natural gas 34.3% 22 TWh
- Wind 14.6% 9 TWh
- Solar 4.2% 3 TWh
- Wood and biomass 1.3% 833 GWh
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Operational Data, net generation, all sectors. Net generation across all sectors. Nuclear counts as carbon-free but not renewable, so the two shares differ.
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 Oregon households actually pay
Oregon looks more expensive on paper than it is in practice. Its rate ranks #26 of 51, but the average bill ranks only 36th, because households there use 854 kWh a month against a national average of 871. See how every state compares on bills.
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.
Heating in Oregon: gas, heat pump or resistance
Residential natural gas in Oregon averaged $15.71 per thousand cubic feet in 2024, about $1.52 per therm, against a national average of $14.50. Put on the same scale as the state's electricity rate, the cost of delivering one million BTU of heat works out as follows.
In Oregon, a heat pump is cheaper to run than a gas furnace by about $0.94 per million BTU at these assumptions. Over a 60 million BTU heating season that is roughly $56, before counting the cooling a heat pump also provides.
Gas price: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Natural Gas Prices, price delivered to residential consumers, 2024. Assumptions are adjustable in the heating cost guide, and every state is compared on the gas price page.
What each Oregon utility charges
The statewide average hides a wide spread. Across the 23 Oregon utilities reporting to the EIA, rates run from 7.56¢ at City of McMinnville to 18.19¢ at Portland General Electric Co . Together they serve 1.8 million residential customers.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | Bill | kWh | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co | 18.19 | $141 | 777 | 828,857 |
| PacifiCorp | 14.02 | $124 | 883 | 547,235 |
| City of Eugene | 13.07 | $115 | 881 | 89,582 |
| Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt | 10.93 | $108 | 991 | 35,904 |
| Central Electric Coop Inc | 9.75 | $134 | 1,376 | 34,562 |
| City of Springfield | 8.10 | $82 | 1,009 | 29,882 |
| Oregon Trail El Cons Coop, Inc | 10.08 | $101 | 1,003 | 25,997 |
| Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist | 11.82 | $122 | 1,035 | 20,133 |
| Emerald People's Utility Dist | 11.05 | $134 | 1,216 | 19,968 |
| Consumers Power, Inc | 13.01 | $153 | 1,175 | 18,751 |
| Midstate Electric Coop, Inc | 10.52 | $136 | 1,291 | 18,594 |
| Salem Electric | 11.02 | $96 | 872 | 18,385 |
| City of McMinnville | 7.56 | $75 | 992 | 17,190 |
| Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist | 9.27 | $109 | 1,178 | 16,378 |
| Coos-Curry Electric Coop, Inc | 13.31 | $126 | 946 | 15,869 |
| Idaho Power Co | 11.29 | $124 | 1,102 | 14,098 |
| Umatilla Electric Coop Assn | 9.84 | $118 | 1,200 | 12,620 |
| Lane Electric Coop Inc | 12.55 | $156 | 1,243 | 12,413 |
| City of Forest Grove | 9.93 | $97 | 977 | 10,369 |
| Northern Wasco County PUD | 7.72 | $95 | 1,236 | 9,800 |
| Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist | 7.59 | $117 | 1,540 | 3,761 |
| Tesla Inc. | 10.17 | $40 | 397 | 3,167 |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | 12.77 | $148 | 1,160 | 1,211 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 annual electric power industry report, 2024.
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.
Oregon sits in The Pacific Northwest. Federal hydropower built decades ago, sold at cost, and now paying for the grid a decarbonising economy needs on top of it. Read the regional analysis.
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 the average monthly electric bill in Oregon?
The average Oregon household paid $132 a month across the twelve months to May 2026, using an average of 854 kWh. That is -15.2% against the U.S. average bill of $155, and it ranks 36th highest of the 51 jurisdictions. Your own bill depends on the size of your home, your heating and cooling equipment and your rate schedule.
Why is the Oregon bill ranking different from its rate ranking?
A bill is the rate multiplied by usage, and usage varies between states more than price does. Oregon ranks #26 of 51 on price but 36th on the actual bill, because households there use about 854 kWh a month against a national average of 871. Climate and heating fuel drive most of that difference.
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.