EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Portland General Electric Co. electricity rates

Portland General Electric Co. (investor owned) residential customers paid about 19.2¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $141 for 777 kWh a month.

Avg. home price19.2¢per kWh
Residential customers828,857OR, 2024
Avg. monthly use777kWh
Commercial13.0¢per kWh
Industrial6.8¢per kWh

What a month costs with Portland General Electric Co.

500 kWh / month$96
900 kWh / month$173
1,200 kWh / month$230

Monthly cost at the average price of 19.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

9¢12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Oregon averageU.S. averagePortland General Electric Co. 9¢12¢15¢18¢21¢20222023202420252026Oregon averageU.S. averagePortland General Electric Co.
Oregon averageU.S. averagePortland General Electric Co.
Aug 202615.9¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+0.4%15.8¢
vs. 5 years ago+37.6%11.6¢
Record high16.3¢Jun 2026
Avg. home bill$135847 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Pacific25.2¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.

ZIP codes served

97002Aurora97003Beaverton97004Beavercreek97005Beaverton97006Beaverton97007Beaverton97008Beaverton97009Boring97011Brightwood97013Canby97015Clackamas97016Clatskanie97017Colton97018Columbia City97019Corbett97020Donald97022Eagle Creek97023Estacada97024Fairview97026Gervais97027Gladstone97028Government Camp97030Gresham97032Hubbard97034Lake Oswego97035Lake Oswego97036Marylhurst97038Molalla97041Mount Hood Parkdale97042Mulino97045Oregon City97048Rainier97049Rhododendron97051Saint Helens97053Warren97054Deer Island97055Sandy97056Scappoose97060Troutdale97062Tualatin97064Vernonia97067Welches97068West Linn97070Wilsonville97071Woodburn97075Beaverton97076Beaverton97077Beaverton97078Beaverton97079Beaverton97080Gresham97086Happy Valley97089Damascus97101Amity97106Banks97108Beaver97109Buxton97111Carlton97112Cloverdale97113Cornelius97114Dayton97115Dundee97116Forest Grove97117Gales Creek97119Gaston97122Hebo97123Hillsboro97124Hillsboro97125Manning97127Lafayette97128Mcminnville97129Hillsboro97132Newberg97133North Plains97137Saint Paul97140Sherwood97141Tillamook97144Timber97148Yamhill97201Portland97202Portland97203Portland97204Portland97205Portland97206Portland97207Portland97208Portland97209Portland97210Portland97211Portland97212Portland97213Portland97214Portland97215Portland97216Portland97217Portland97218Portland97219Portland97220Portland97221Portland97222Portland97223Portland97224Portland97225Portland97227Portland97228Portland97229Portland97230Portland97231Portland97232Portland97233Portland97236Portland97238Portland97239Portland97240Portland97242Portland97250Portland97251Portland97252Portland97253Portland97254Portland97256Portland97266Portland97267Portland97268Portland97269Portland97280Portland97281Portland97282Portland97283Portland97286Portland97290Portland97291Portland97292Portland97293Portland97294Portland97296Portland97298Portland97301Salem97302Salem97303Salem97304Salem97305Salem97306Salem97307Keizer97308Salem97309Salem97310Salem97311Salem97314Salem

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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Portland General Electric Co.’s electricity rate?

About 19.2¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Portland General Electric Co. electric bill?

$141 a month in 2024, for an average of 777 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Portland General Electric Co. cheaper than the Oregon average?

No: 19.2¢ versus the Oregon average of 15.9¢ (Aug 2026).