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Electricity Rate in Oregon (2026): 16.27c/kWh Average

The EIA residential electricity price in Oregon is 16.27 cents per kWh as of May 2026, 2.17c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The Oregon commercial rate is 10.61c/kWh and the industrial rate is 8.55c/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A).

Residential Rate
16.27¢
per kWh
vs US Avg
-12%
2.17c below
Avg Monthly Bill
$133
867 kWh
Provider Choice
Yes
Can switch suppliers

Oregon Electricity Rate: What You Need to Know

Oregon electricity averages 16.27 cents per kWh for residential customers as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 2.17c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The average monthly bill for Oregon households is $133 based on typical usage of 867 kWh.

Oregon's 16.27c/kWh rate (May 2026) is held down by Columbia River hydropower, which supplies roughly 40% of the state's electricity - the second-largest hydro share in the lower 48. Two investor-owned utilities dominate: Portland General Electric (PGE) serves the Portland metro, while PacifiCorp (operating as Pacific Power) serves much of the rest, alongside a robust network of consumer-owned utilities and cooperatives. Oregon is functionally a regulated market for households: although the state allows large commercial and industrial customers limited "direct access" to competitive suppliers, residential retail choice is not available - homeowners buy from their local regulated utility. Both PGE and Pacific Power raised residential rates in early 2026 (PGE about 5%, Pacific Power about 3%), continuing a multi-year run of increases the Oregon PUC has tied to wildfire mitigation, transmission, and grid investment.

Generation mix: Hydro 45%, natural gas 30%, wind 20%, solar 5%. The fuel mix is a primary driver of electricity rates - states with abundant hydro or nuclear tend to have lower rates, while states dependent on imported petroleum (Hawaii) or natural gas pay more.

Year-over-year change: Oregon rates rose 2.3% year-over-year as of May 2026. This compares to the US average increase of 6.2% over the same period.

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Your Oregon Electricity Bill Components

Energy charge (867 kWh x 16.27c)$141.06
Fixed customer charge (estimated)~$10.00
Estimated monthly total$151.06
Oregon Rate by Sector - May 2026
Residential (US 18.44c)16.27c
Commercial (US 13.54c)10.61c
Industrial (US 8.71c)8.55c
Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
Dominant Utility
PacifiCorp / Portland General Electric
Adjacent States
Washington14.95c
California33.25c
Idaho12.35c
Nevada13.60c
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Oregon Electricity: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the electricity rate in Oregon in 2026?+
The average residential electricity rate in Oregon is 16.27 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 2.17c below the US average of 18.44c/kWh (-12%). The average monthly electricity bill in Oregon is approximately $133 based on 867 kWh typical monthly usage.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Oregon?+
The average commercial electricity rate in Oregon is 10.61 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A). That compares with the US commercial average of 13.54c/kWh. Commercial rates apply to businesses, offices, schools, and retail. They are usually lower per kWh than residential rates, but a commercial bill can still be much larger because of higher volume and demand charges.
What is the industrial electricity rate in Oregon?+
The average industrial electricity rate in Oregon is 8.55 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A), versus a US industrial average of 8.71c/kWh. Industrial customers such as factories, manufacturers, and large facilities pay the lowest per-kWh price of the three EIA sectors because they buy power at high volume, often at higher voltage, under demand-based rate structures.
Can I switch electricity providers in Oregon?+
Yes - Oregon is a deregulated state. Oregon PUC - industrial-only choice; residential not available The local utility (PacifiCorp / Portland General Electric) still delivers the electricity; only the generation/supply charge is competitive.
What is the average monthly electricity bill in Oregon?+
The average Oregon household uses approximately 867 kWh per month. At 16.27c/kWh plus approximately $10 in fixed charges, the average monthly bill is $133. This varies by season (higher in summer for cooling-dominant states like Florida, higher in winter for heating-dominant states).
What is the primary electricity source in Oregon?+
Oregon's generation mix is primarily Hydro 45%, natural gas 30%, wind 20%, solar 5%. This fuel mix is a key factor in the state's electricity rate - states relying on hydro or nuclear typically have lower rates, while states heavily dependent on natural gas or petroleum (like Hawaii) face higher costs.
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