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Oregon Electricity Cost 2026: 16.27¢/kWh
Oregon residential electricity rates average 16.27 cents per kWh in 2026, -11.8% vs the 18.44¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with hydroelectric as the primary generation source.
State Rate
16.27
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$140
at 863 kWh
vs National
-11.8%
national avg 18.44¢
Rank (cheapest first)
26/50
YoY change +2.3%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Hydroelectric
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,685
vs national $1,910
Oregon electricity market
Regulated state with low rates driven by abundant hydroelectric generation via the Bonneville Power Administration. Portland General Electric and Pacific Power are the major investor-owned utilities; Eugene Water and Electric Board, Tacoma Power, and many co-ops also serve significant territory.
Where Oregon residents save
Limited retail competition for residential households. Energy Trust of Oregon administers efficiency rebates funded via a public-purpose charge. Heat-pump conversion is especially impactful given the long heating season and existing electric-resistance heating stock.
Primary utilities
- Portland General Electric (PGE)
- Pacific Power
- Eugene Water and Electric Board
Oregon bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $81 | $976 |
| Small house | 750 | $122 | $1,464 |
| Average household | 863 | $140 | $1,685 |
| Large house | 1200 | $195 | $2,343 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $244 | $2,929 |
Estimates use the Oregon state-average rate of 16.27¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.