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Oregon Electricity Cost 2026: 12.90¢/kWh
Oregon residential electricity rates average 12.90 cents per kWh in 2026, -28.5% vs the 18.05¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with hydroelectric as the primary generation source.
State Rate
12.90
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$114
at 886 kWh
vs National
-28.5%
national avg 18.05¢
Rank (cheapest first)
13/50
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)
$1,372
vs national $1,919
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 | $65 | $774 |
| Small house | 750 | $97 | $1,161 |
| Average household | 886 | $114 | $1,372 |
| Large house | 1200 | $155 | $1,858 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $194 | $2,322 |
Estimates use the Oregon state-average rate of 12.90¢/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.