Columbia County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Columbia County, Oregon Electricity Overview
During the course of the past year, Columbia County saw a 1.32% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.
The county is ranked as the 6th highest producer of electricity in Oregon out of 36 counties for electricity generation, producing 2,899,710 megawatt hours.
Residents of Columbia County use enough electricity to emit 4,645.67 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the statewide average of 2,091.63.
In Columbia County, 2,899,710 megawatt hours of electricity are generated from non-renewable fuel types. Columbia County is 335th in the United States out of 3230 counties for total electricity production from non-renewable sources.
Columbia County residents have an average residential electricity bill of $182.44, which is 52.40% higher than the Oregon average bill of $119.71 and 32.18% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Columbia County is ranked as the 1011th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US with 662,934.75 megawatt hours being used by customers who live there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
662,935 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.66 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,899,710 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,899,710 MWh
Production per Capita
55.36 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
243,344,744 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,645.67 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in St. Helens
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St. Helens Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
11.29¢ per kWh
- 1.99% higher than last month
- 16.91% higher than April last year
- 22.64% lower than the Oregon average
- 33.22% lower than the US average
- 23rd in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
- 2,744th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,779 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
10.37¢ per kWh
- 1.33% higher than last month
- 13.6% higher than April last year
- 22.8% lower than the Oregon average
- 35.7% lower than the US average
- 19th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 857th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 56 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 505 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$113.72 per month
- 16.98% lower than last month
- 2.53% higher than April last year
- 0.61% higher than the Oregon average
- 0.87% higher than the US average
- 232nd in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 19,629th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,313 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 242 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$120.37 per month
- 0.19% higher than last month
- 6.42% higher than April last year
- 1.27% higher than the Oregon average
- 11.54% lower than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 10,217th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 18 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,030 since April last year
St. Helens, OR Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within St. Helens are billed a residential electricity rate of 10.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 22.80% below the state's average rate of 13.43 cents. Columbia River PUD has an estimated 369 residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city.
St. Helens emits 2,091.63 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 27th worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 28,881,169.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing St. Helens must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Helens
St. Helens residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in St. Helens, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia River PUD | BUNDLED | 10.28 | 120.3 | 221,796.78 | 22,811,144.61 | |
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 16.27 | 128.74 | 7,781,100.44 | 1,266,162,435 |
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Scappoose, OR Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Scappoose are billed a residential electricity rate of 10.27 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 23.49% below the state's average rate of 13.43 cents. Columbia River PUD has an estimated 252 residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city.
Scappoose emits 2,091.63 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 27th worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 16,463,186.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Scappoose must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Scappoose
Scappoose residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Scappoose, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia River PUD | BUNDLED | 10.28 | 120.3 | 221,796.78 | 22,811,144.61 |
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Vernonia, OR Electricity Overview
On average, residents living within Vernonia are billed a residential electricity rate of 25.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 86.55% above the state's average rate of 13.43 cents. This makes the city 427th lowest for average electricity rate out of 427 cities in Oregon. Customers in the city pay an average monthly residential power bill of $245.8. This is 78.09% above the national average of $138.02. West Oregon Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity provider in the city based on residential customer count.
Vernonia emits 2,091.63 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita due to electricity consumption, which makes it the 27th worst polluting city out of 427 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total pollution amount of 4,747,990.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Electricity companies servicing Vernonia must turn to power produced in nearby cities and rural areas, since no power production takes place in the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Vernonia
Vernonia residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Vernonia, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Oregon Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 25.08 | 245.92 | 47,643.18 | 11,947,164.09 |
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Electricity Production in Columbia County, Oregon
Power Plants in Columbia County, Oregon
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Port WestwardPortland General Electric (100.00%) | Columbia County | OR | Natural Gas | 2,899,710 | 1,064,402,171 | 367.07 |
Columbia County, Oregon Details
Columbia County emits 4,645.67 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting county out of 36 counties in the state based on emissions per capita. This equals a total pollution amount from electricity use of 243,344,744.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel consumed in Columbia County is Natural Gas. They generate 2,899,710 megawatt hours from this fuel type. There is one power plant in Columbia County.
Providers In Each City in Columbia County:
- Clatskanie, Oregon:
- Clatskanie PUD: 100.00%
- Columbia City, Oregon:
- Columbia River PUD: 100.00%
- Prescott, Oregon:
- Columbia River PUD: 100.00%
- Rainier, Oregon:
- Clatskanie PUD: 36.52%
- Columbia River PUD: 63.48%
- Scappoose, Oregon:
- Columbia River PUD: 100.00%
- St. Helens, Oregon:
- Columbia River PUD: 98.44%
- Portland General Electric: 1.56%
- Vernonia, Oregon:
- West Oregon Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Columbia County, Oregon?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia River PUD | 16,463 |
| 2 | Clatskanie PUD | 3,816 |
| 3 | Portland General Electric | 3,751 |
| 4 | West Oregon Electric Cooperative | 1,303 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Columbia County, Oregon?
The largest electricity company in Columbia County, Oregon by megawatt hours sold is Clatskanie PUD.
How many electric companies offer service in Columbia County, Oregon?
There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in Columbia County, Oregon.
How many power plants are in Columbia County, Oregon?
There is one active power plant in Columbia County, Oregon
