Oregon Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through June 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated September 03, 2026
As of June 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Oregon is 16.32¢/kWh (the 26th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $119.91, per EIA data. That rate is 2.0¢ below the U.S. average of 18.34¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 15.61 | 141.85 | 909 |
| 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 |
Oregon vs the U.S. average
| Oregon | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (June 2026) | 16.32¢/kWh | 18.34¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $119.91 | $170.65 |
| Average monthly usage | 735 kWh | 930 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +3.3% | +5.0% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +41.8% | +32.6% |
Oregon's average residential rate of 16.32¢/kWh for June 2026 ranks 26th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +3.3% (Oregon) versus +5.0% nationally; over five years, +41.8% versus +32.6% nationally. Average usage of 735 kWh/month compares with 930 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Oregon's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Oregon
Average effective rates and bills for Oregon's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (June 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co | 19.92 | 130.88 | 657 | 846,477 |
| PacifiCorp | 15.08 | 108.54 | 720 | 556,511 |
| City of Eugene | 17.04 | 108.20 | 635 | 87,586 |
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 16.32¢/kWh is about $163.20. The state's actual average usage is 735 kWh/month, which is what produces the $119.91 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.