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Oregon Electricity Cost 2026: 15.78¢/kWh
Oregon residential electricity rates average 15.78 cents per kWh in 2026, -16.2% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with hydroelectric as the primary generation source.
State Rate
15.78
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$136
at 863 kWh
vs National
-16.2%
national avg 18.83¢
Rank (cheapest first)
22/50
YoY change +2.4%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Hydroelectric
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,634
vs national $1,950
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 | $79 | $947 |
| Small house | 750 | $118 | $1,420 |
| Average household | 863 | $136 | $1,634 |
| Large house | 1200 | $189 | $2,272 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $237 | $2,840 |
Estimates use the Oregon state-average rate of 15.78¢/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.