Oregon Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 14, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Oregon is 15.97¢/kWh (the 23rd-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $137.17, per EIA data. That rate is 2.3¢ below the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 15.77 | 141.01 | 894 |
| September 2025 | 15.96 | 114.16 | 715 |
| October 2025 | 16.16 | 118.56 | 734 |
| November 2025 | 15.59 | 131.64 | 844 |
| December 2025 | 14.94 | 153.66 | 1028 |
| January 2026 | 14.66 | 166.88 | 1139 |
| February 2026 | 14.64 | 138.67 | 947 |
| March 2026 | 14.89 | 130.10 | 874 |
| April 2026 | 15.78 | 117.51 | 745 |
| May 2026 | 16.27 | 110.25 | 678 |
| June 2026 | 16.32 | 119.91 | 735 |
| July 2026 | 15.97 | 137.17 | 859 |
Oregon vs the U.S. average
| Oregon | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 15.97¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $137.17 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 859 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +2.3% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +38.5% | +32.4% |
Oregon's average residential rate of 15.97¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 23rd of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +2.3% (Oregon) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +38.5% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 859 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Oregon's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Oregon
Average effective rates and bills for Oregon's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co | 19.61 | 145.89 | 744 | 846,625 |
| PacifiCorp | 14.86 | 127.07 | 855 | 556,903 |
| City of Eugene | 16.12 | 116.28 | 721 | 87,592 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Oregon rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Oregon's average rate of 15.97¢/kWh is about $159.70. The state's actual average usage is 859 kWh/month, which is what produces the $137.17 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Oregon gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.