Average electric bill in Oregon
The average home in Oregon paid $133.89 a month for electricity in 2025: 866 kWh a month at 15.46¢ per kWh (EIA). That is $16.79 less than the U.S. average of $150.68, rank 34 of 51 from the highest. In August 2026, the average price for homes in Oregon was 15.92¢ per kWh, 0.07¢ higher than in August 2025.
- Average bill, 2025
- $133.89
- a month · U.S. $150.68
- Average use
- 866 kWh
- a month · U.S. 874 kWh
- Price, August 2026
- 15.92¢
- per kWh · +0.4% from August 2025
- Rank, highest bill
- 34 of 51
- price rank 24, use rank 28
Oregon electricity prices now
| Period | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15.92¢ | 18.16¢ |
| August 2025 | 15.85¢ | 17.57¢ |
| January to August 2026 | 15.46¢ | — |
| Year 2025 (EIA-861) | 15.46¢ | 17.23¢ |
What the average Oregon home's electricity costs today
The bill for 866 kWh (the Oregon average) in a 30-day November 2026 billing month, on the main residential rate plan of each utility, at the rates in effect on November 2, 2026. Taxes and city fees are not included.
| Utility | Rate plan | Bill |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Power (Oregon) | 4Residential Service (standard plan) | $141.12 |
| Portland General Electric | 7Residential Service (default plan) | $186.65 |
Average bill by utility in Oregon
Homes that buy delivery and power from the same company, in 2025 (EIA-861). The largest 15 of 24 companies by number of homes.
| Company | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric CoInvestor Owned | 840,457 | 753 | 18.79¢ | $141.56 |
| PacifiCorpInvestor Owned | 552,756 | 877 | 15.18¢ | $133.04 |
| City of Eugene - (OR)Municipal | 90,395 | 871 | 14.24¢ | $124.01 |
| Adjustment 2025, estimated by EIA | 63,109 | 1,054 | 12.58¢ | $132.56 |
| Central Lincoln People's Ut DtPolitical Subdivision | 36,113 | 976 | 11.39¢ | $111.12 |
| Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR)Cooperative | 35,385 | 1,296 | 10.49¢ | $135.94 |
| City of Springfield - (OR)Municipal | 30,212 | 1,019 | 8.39¢ | $85.48 |
| Oregon Trail El Cons Coop, IncCooperative | 25,995 | 1,001 | 10.97¢ | $109.83 |
| Tillamook Peoples Utility DistPolitical Subdivision | 20,263 | 1,008 | 12.66¢ | $127.60 |
| Emerald People's Utility DistPolitical Subdivision | 19,946 | 1,239 | 11.54¢ | $143.02 |
| Consumers Power, IncCooperative | 18,921 | 1,161 | 13.90¢ | $161.33 |
| Midstate Electric Coop, IncCooperative | 18,875 | 1,256 | 11.85¢ | $148.85 |
| Salem Electric - (OR)Cooperative | 18,499 | 874 | 10.91¢ | $95.36 |
| City of McMinnville - (OR)Municipal | 17,666 | 970 | 7.82¢ | $75.81 |
| Columbia River Peoples Ut DistPolitical Subdivision | 16,430 | 1,160 | 9.75¢ | $113.08 |
kWh by month in Oregon
The average kWh of a Oregon home in each month of 2020, from EIA's Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Homes used the most in December (1,207 kWh) and the least in June (768 kWh).
| Month | kWh | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,088 | |
| February | 1,021 | |
| March | 1,014 | |
| April | 816 | |
| May | 784 | |
| June | 768 | |
| July | 901 | |
| August | 891 | |
| September | 788 | |
| October | 823 | |
| November | 1,031 | |
| December | 1,207 |
Your own bill
Your bill depends on your utility, your rate plan and your kWh. Open the calculator of your utility for the exact bill with the official tariff: see electric rates in Oregon. For a smaller home, see the average electric bill of an apartment. All states: average electric bill by state.
About the data
- Average bill, kWh and price of 2025: EIA-861, all homes in the state and each company that sells delivery and power together. The values include all charges and taxes that the companies report as revenue.
- Monthly price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A and Table 5.6.B.
- kWh by month: EIA 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Table CE8.5.
- Bills at each utility: our calculation with the official tariff, the same as the calculator of each utility.
What is the average electric bill in Oregon?
$133.89 a month in 2025, for 866 kWh a month, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68.
How much is electricity per kWh in Oregon?
15.92¢ per kWh for homes in August 2026 (15.85¢ in August 2025), and 15.46¢ on average from January to August 2026, with all charges (EIA Electric Power Monthly). The U.S. average was 18.16¢ in August 2026.
When are electric bills highest in Oregon?
In EIA's 2020 survey, homes in Oregon used the most electricity in December (1,207 kWh on average) and the least in June (768 kWh).
What does the average Oregon home's electricity cost at each utility?
For 866 kWh in a November 2026 billing month, from $141.12 (Pacific Power (Oregon)) to $186.65 (Portland General Electric) on the utilities on this site, before taxes.