Oregon Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Oregon is 15.92¢/kWh (the 23rd-lowest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $134.77, per EIA data. That rate is 2.2¢ below the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 16.04 | 113.81 | 709 |
| October 2025 | 16.23 | 118.24 | 728 |
| November 2025 | 15.66 | 131.32 | 839 |
| December 2025 | 15.02 | 153.28 | 1020 |
| January 2026 | 14.65 | 166.78 | 1139 |
| February 2026 | 14.63 | 138.59 | 947 |
| March 2026 | 14.88 | 130.03 | 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 | 137.16 | 859 |
| August 2026 | 15.92 | 134.77 | 847 |
Oregon vs the U.S. average
| Oregon | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 15.92¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $134.77 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 847 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +0.4% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +37.6% | +30.5% |
Oregon's average residential rate of 15.92¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 23rd of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +0.4% (Oregon) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +37.6% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 847 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Oregon's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Oregon
Average effective rates and bills for Oregon's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co | 19.56 | 146.36 | 748 | 846,827 |
| PacifiCorp | 14.70 | 124.37 | 846 | 557,373 |
| City of Eugene | 15.98 | 115.45 | 722 | 87,584 |
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 15.92¢/kWh is about $159.20. The state's actual average usage is 847 kWh/month, which is what produces the $134.77 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.