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

Electricity rates in 97527 — Grants Pass, OR

Homes in ZIP 97527 pay about 14.7¢ per kWh (PacifiCorp, Jan–Aug 2026). The Oregon average is 15.9¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price14.7¢per kWh
UtilityPacifiCorp
OR average15.9¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$124883 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$73
900 kWh / month · avg. use$132
1,200 kWh / month$176

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 97527 is

Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoom

Utilities serving 97527

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in OR
PacifiCorp
Investor Owned
14.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$124547,235

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Josephine County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

Oregon price trend

9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026Oregon averageU.S. averagePacifiCorp 9¢12¢15¢18¢20222023202420252026Oregon averageU.S. averagePacifiCorp
Oregon averageU.S. averagePacifiCorp
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.

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 about 97527

How much does electricity cost in 97527?

About 14.7¢ per kWh for homes (PacifiCorp, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $132.

Who is the electric utility for 97527?

PacifiCorp, with about 547,235 residential customers in Oregon.

Is electricity in OR getting more expensive?

The Oregon residential average was 15.9¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 0.4% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.