Oregon electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in Oregon was 15.92¢ per kWh, about the same as a year earlier (15.85¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

Oregon electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), Oregon has averaged 15.55¢ per kWh, +0.6% compared with the same months of 2025 (15.45¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in June 2026 (16.32¢) and lowest in February 2026 (14.63¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in Oregon?

• Price: Oregon homes paid 15.92¢ per kWh in August 2026, +0.4% from August 2025 (+0.6% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 14.63¢ in February to 16.32¢ in June, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical Oregon home uses about 882 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in Oregon

A typical Oregon home used 882 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $140 a month, compared with $140 at the August 2025 price — an increase of $1 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $129.62.

What common appliances cost to run in Oregon

At 15.92¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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