Electricity Cost in Oregon
The average residential electricity rate in Oregon is 15.78¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $142 per month or $1704 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
15.78 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$142.02
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$1704.24
vs national (monthly)
$-31.86
National avg: 19.32¢/kWh
How Oregon Compares
State rate
15.78 ¢/kWh
National average
19.32 ¢/kWh
Difference
-18.3%
Category
lower than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Oregon costs 18% less than the national average.
- Oregon ranks #31 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Oregon has a value score of 91, indicating strong affordability and freshness.
- Oregon shows a rising electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Oregon?
- The average residential electricity rate in Oregon is 15.78 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $142.02.
- Is electricity in Oregon cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Oregon costs about $31.86 less per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Oregon?
- At the average rate of 15.78¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $142.02 per month, or about $1704.24 per year.