Utilities listed
23
Oregon, 2025
Homes counted
1.89 million
Residential customers
Average price
15.46 cents
Per kWh, Oregon
Average bill
$133.89
Per month
Utilities serving Oregon homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in OR | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | Investor-owned | 840,457 | 18.79 | $141.56 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned | 552,756 | 14.42 | $117.58 |
| City of Eugene | Municipal | 90,395 | 14.24 | $124.01 |
| Central Lincoln People's Utility District | Public power district | 36,113 | 11.39 | $111.12 |
| Central Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 35,385 | 10.49 | $135.94 |
| City of Springfield | Municipal | 30,212 | 8.39 | $85.48 |
| Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative | Cooperative | 25,995 | 10.97 | $109.83 |
| Tillamook People's Utility District | Public power district | 20,263 | 12.66 | $127.60 |
| Emerald People's Utility District | Public power district | 19,946 | 11.54 | $143.02 |
| Consumers Power | Cooperative | 18,921 | 13.90 | $161.33 |
| Midstate Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 18,875 | 11.85 | $148.85 |
| Salem Electric | Cooperative | 18,499 | 10.91 | $95.36 |
| City of McMinnville | Municipal | 17,666 | 7.82 | $75.81 |
| Columbia River People's Utility District | Public power district | 16,430 | 9.75 | $113.08 |
| Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 15,854 | 13.97 | $132.78 |
| Idaho Power | Investor-owned | 14,179 | 11.78 | $106.48 |
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association | Cooperative | 12,784 | 10.11 | $120.43 |
| Lane Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 12,463 | 13.34 | $167.92 |
| City of Forest Grove | Municipal | 10,484 | 10.70 | $103.21 |
| Northern Wasco County PUD | Public power district | 9,773 | 7.86 | $95.30 |
| Clatskanie People's Utility District | Public power district | 3,774 | 7.58 | $112.61 |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | Cooperative | 1,215 | 13.38 | $132.85 |
| Columbia Rural Electric Association | Cooperative | 44 | 15.57 | $175.53 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in OR counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns Oregon's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in OR | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 3 | 1,407,392 | 77.2% |
| Municipal utility | 4 | 148,757 | 8.2% |
| Electric cooperative | 10 | 160,035 | 8.8% |
| Public power district | 6 | 106,299 | 5.8% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What Oregon utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 3 | 14.97 |
| Municipal utility | 4 | 11.86 |
| Electric cooperative | 10 | 11.84 |
| Public power district | 6 | 10.84 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is City of Eugene (90,395 homes), and the largest electric cooperative is Central Electric Cooperative (35,385 homes), and the largest public power district is Central Lincoln People's Utility District (36,113 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These Oregon utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfilePortland General Electric840 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfilePacifiCorp1.87 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCity of Eugene90 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileCentral Lincoln People's Utility District36 thousand homes. Public power district.Open
- ProfileCentral Electric Cooperative35 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileCity of Springfield30 thousand homes. Municipal.Open
- ProfileOregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative26 thousand homes. Cooperative.Open
- ProfileTillamook People's Utility District20 thousand homes. Public power district.Open
- ProfileEmerald People's Utility District20 thousand homes. Public power district.Open
How Oregon compares
The statewide average residential price is 15.46 cents per kWh and the average bill is $133.89 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the Oregon electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 7.82 cents at City of McMinnville to 18.79 cents at Portland General Electric.
Can you switch electric companies in Oregon?
Most households cannot choose. The company that serves your address is set by where you live. Regulation and complaints go through the Oregon Public Utility Commission.
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Oregon electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in Oregon?
Portland General Electric serves the most residential customers in Oregon, about 840 thousand homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in Oregon?
EIA lists 23 electric utilities with residential customers in Oregon for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which Oregon utility has the lowest average price?
Among Oregon utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, City of McMinnville had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 7.82 cents per kWh and Portland General Electric had the highest at 18.79 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in Oregon?
Usually not. Households in Oregon buy electricity from the utility, municipal system or cooperative that serves their address.