Multnomah County, Oregon Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Multnomah County, Oregon Electricity Overview
Residents of Multnomah County are paying, on average, 3.69% less per kilowatt hour at home than the national average price, at 15.53 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Multnomah County is the most populous county in the state.
Throughout the past 12 months, Multnomah County experienced a 19.87% rise in CO2 emissions per capita.
Multnomah County is ranked as the 60th highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the US with over 10,000,000 megawatt hours being used by consumers who live there.
Multnomah County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 4.66 megawatt hours per citizen each year.
Over 100.00% of Multnomah County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel sources, ranking Multnomah County at 2nd in Oregon for renewable electricity production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
10,062,583 MWh
Consumption per Capita
12.66 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,701,575 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
3,701,575 MWh
Production per Capita
4.66 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,051,266,727 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,322.21 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Portland
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Portland Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
17.3¢ per kWh
- 1.83% higher than last month
- 20.62% higher than April last year
- 18.52% higher than the Oregon average
- 2.32% higher than the US average
- 335th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 22,440th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 110 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,368 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
15.39¢ per kWh
- 1.63% higher than last month
- 15.56% higher than April last year
- 14.64% higher than the Oregon average
- 4.52% lower than the US average
- 335th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 18,103rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 517 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 8,392 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$118.36 per month
- 17.48% lower than last month
- 3.46% higher than April last year
- 4.71% higher than the Oregon average
- 4.98% higher than the US average
- 244th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since April last year
- 21,482nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 4,019 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 782 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$125.12 per month
- 0.26% higher than last month
- 8.46% higher than April last year
- 5.27% higher than the Oregon average
- 8.05% lower than the US average
- 235th in the state out of 427 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 10 since April last year
- 11,762nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 112 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,512 since April last year
Portland, OR Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 15.39 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Portland, which is 14.64% higher than the state's average rate of 13.43 cents. This makes the city 335th out of 427 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 506,045.44 megawatt hours each year, Portland General Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Approximately 2,091.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 27th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. With total emissions of 1,328,801,502.63 kilograms, the city ranks highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 8,040,316.06 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portland
Portland residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Portland, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | BUNDLED | 12.85 | 114.26 | 5,796,390.39 | 744,648,960 | |
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 16.27 | 128.74 | 7,781,100.44 | 1,266,162,435 |
Zips with electric coverage in Portland, Oregon include: 97229, 97206, 97223, 97080, 97219, 97202, 97230, 97236, 97233, 97222, 97266 and 25 other zip code(s).
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Gresham, OR Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Gresham, which is 20.90% higher than the state's average rate of 13.43 cents. This makes the city 418th out of 427 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 110,722.22 megawatt hours each year, Portland General Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Approximately 2,091.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 27th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. With total emissions of 233,496,554.27 kilograms, the city ranks 4th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 1,412,841.64 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gresham
Gresham residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gresham, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 16.27 | 128.74 | 7,781,100.44 | 1,266,162,435 |
Zips with electric coverage in Gresham, Oregon include: 97080, 97230, 97030, 97236, 97233, 97060, 97024
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Troutdale, OR Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Troutdale, which is 20.90% higher than the state's average rate of 13.43 cents. This makes the city 418th out of 427 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 28,252.35 megawatt hours each year, Portland General Electric is the largest supplier in the city.
Approximately 2,091.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 27th worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. With total emissions of 34,204,356.67 kilograms, the city ranks 44th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 206,963.82 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Troutdale
Troutdale residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Troutdale, Oregon
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric | BUNDLED | 16.27 | 128.74 | 7,781,100.44 | 1,266,162,435 |
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Electricity Production in Multnomah County, Oregon
Power Plants in Multnomah County, Oregon
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BonnevilleUS Army Corps of Engineers (100.00%) | Multnomah County | OR | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,701,575 |
Multnomah County, Oregon Details
Approximately 1,322.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 31st highest polluter in the state out of 36 counties. With total emissions of 1,051,266,726.7 kilograms, the county ranks 2nd highest in Oregon and 325th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Multnomah County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county generates 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Multnomah County has one electricity producing plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Multnomah County:
- Fairview, Oregon:
- Portland General Electric: 100.00%
- Gresham, Oregon:
- Portland General Electric: 100.00%
- Maywood Park, Oregon:
- PacifiCorp: 100.00%
- Portland, Oregon:
- Portland General Electric: 75.49%
- PacifiCorp: 24.51%
- Troutdale, Oregon:
- Portland General Electric: 100.00%
- Wood Village, Oregon:
- Portland General Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Multnomah County, Oregon?
The largest electricity supplier in Multnomah County, Oregon by total customer count is Portland General Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Multnomah County, Oregon?
There are 3 electricity providers offering service in Multnomah County, Oregon.
How many power plants are in Multnomah County, Oregon?
Multnomah County, Oregon is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Multnomah County, Oregon?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland General Electric | 86,402 |
| 2 | PacifiCorp | 1,153 |
| 3 | Cascade Locks, Oregon Electric Utility | 370 |
