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Washington County, Oregon Electricity Overview

Over 100.00% of Washington County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuels, ranking Washington County at 807th in the country for total renewable electricity generation.

Washington County has seen a 20.34% drop over the past year in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

At $163.77, the average monthly residential electric bill in Washington County is 36.81% above the state average bill and 18.66% above the US average.

The average residential price per kilowatt hour in Washington County is 18.81 cents. This is approximately 16.64% higher than the national average price of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

The county is ranked as the 16th largest producer of electricity in the state out of 36 counties for total electricity generation, generating 9,412 megawatt hours.

Washington County has a population of 600,176 citizens.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    7,595,837 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    12.66 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    9,412 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    9,412 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.02 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,260,454,370 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,100.14 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hillsboro

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Washington County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Hillsboro Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

18.39¢ per kWh

  • 2.11% higher than last month
  • 20.55% higher than April last year
  • 25.92% higher than the Oregon average
  • 8.71% higher than the US average
  • 426th in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 8 since April last year
  • 25,289th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 210 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,327 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

16.24¢ per kWh

  • 1.63% higher than last month
  • 13.91% higher than April last year
  • 20.9% higher than the Oregon average
  • 0.7% higher than the US average
  • 418th 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
  • 20,539th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 695 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,922 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$122.29 per month

  • 17.28% lower than last month
  • 2.48% higher than April last year
  • 8.19% higher than the Oregon average
  • 8.46% higher than the US average
  • 339th in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
  • 23,718th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,270 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,143 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$128.67 per month

  • 0.19% higher than last month
  • 7.31% higher than April last year
  • 8.25% higher than the Oregon average
  • 5.45% lower than the US average
  • 345th in the state out of 427 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 26 since April last year
  • 12,932nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 20 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,302 since April last year

Hillsboro, OR Electricity Overview

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On average, Hillsboro's residential electricity rate is 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.90% higher than the average Oregon price of 13.43 cents and 0.70% higher than the US average of 16.12. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Portland General Electric.

Hillsboro has zero electricity generation plants. Around 2,091.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 331st worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. Total emissions in the city are 224,471,188.96 kilograms, which is the 5th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hillsboro

Hillsboro residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.112/kWh$186.42/mo.$72.11/mo.
418th16.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hillsboro
345th$128.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hillsboro Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hillsboro, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED16.27128.747,781,100.441,266,162,435
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Hillsboro, Oregon include: 97229, 97124, 97007, 97123, 97006

Beaverton, OR Electricity Overview

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On average, Beaverton's residential electricity rate is 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.90% higher than the average Oregon price of 13.43 cents and 0.70% higher than the US average of 16.12. The largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Portland General Electric.

Beaverton has zero electricity generation plants. Around 2,091.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident are emitted in the city from electricity use, making them the 331st worst polluter in the state out of 427 cities. Total emissions in the city are 203,021,566.41 kilograms, which is the 7th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Beaverton

Beaverton residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.112/kWh$186.42/mo.$72.11/mo.
418th16.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Beaverton
345th$128.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Beaverton Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Beaverton, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED16.27128.747,781,100.441,266,162,435
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Beaverton, Oregon include: 97229, 97223, 97007, 97006, 97008, 97005, 97225

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Tigard, OR Electricity Overview

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On average, Tigard's residential electricity rate is 16.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 20.90% higher than the average Oregon price of 13.43 cents and 0.70% higher than the US average of 16.12. Tigard produces 1.36% of the electricity needed in the city and must import power from nearby cities and counties or rural area electricity generation plants. The city produces about 0.17 megawatt hours per capita each year from its power plants, which makes it the 3rd highest generator out of 427 cities in Oregon.

Tigard's fuel of choice is Other Biomass Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Approximately 119,627,278.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption per year. The city also ranks 2nd worst in the state in emissions per resident, averaging 2,184.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Tigard has the 2nd highest number of electricity plants of any city in Oregon, with one total power plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tigard

Tigard residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.184/kWh$0.112/kWh$186.42/mo.$72.11/mo.
418th16.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Tigard
345th$128.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Tigard Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Tigard, Oregon

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Portland General ElectricBUNDLED16.27128.747,781,100.441,266,162,435
1 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Tigard, Oregon include: 97223, 97007, 97224, 97140

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Electricity Production in Washington County, Oregon

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Washington County, Oregon

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Durham AWTFClean Water Services (100.00%)
Tigard OR Other Biomass Gas 9,4126,666,261.75708.27
1 power plant total

Washington County, Oregon Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Washington County's fuel of choice is Other Biomass Gas, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel source. Emitting 1,260,454,370.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions, the county ranks worst out of 36 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2632nd worst in emissions per resident, averaging 2,100.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per citizen. Washington County is home to one electricity plant.

OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
Other Biomass Gas
100.00%

Washington County, Oregon Net Metering

Of the 3 electric suppliers in Washington County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Regulations put in place at the state level are favorable for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Washington County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 4.52% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% while the state average is 2.01%, resulting in a rank of 1347th best in the country and a state rank of 9th best out of 3230 and 36 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Washington County:

  • Banks, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Beaverton, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Cornelius, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Durham, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Forest Grove, Oregon:
    • Forest Grove Electric: 100.00%
  • Gaston, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Hillsboro, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • King City, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • North Plains, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Sherwood, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Tigard, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 100.00%
  • Tualatin, Oregon:
    • Portland General Electric: 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 Washington County, Oregon?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Portland General Electric114,170
2Forest Grove Electric10,888
3West Oregon Electric Cooperative901

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Washington County, Oregon?

The largest electricity provider in Washington County, Oregon by total customer count is Portland General Electric.

How many electric companies offer service in Washington County, Oregon?

There are 3 electricity companies offering service in Washington County, Oregon.

How many power plants are located in Washington County, Oregon?

There is one active electricity plant located in Washington County, Oregon

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-06-30