Is PacifiCorp cheaper than City of Eugene?

No — in 2024 PacifiCorp customers averaged 14.02 cents/kWh versus 13.07 for City of Eugene (EIA-861). City of Eugene was cheaper by 0.95 cents, about $102 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from PacifiCorp to City of Eugene?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Oregon has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.

Why is PacifiCorp more expensive than City of Eugene?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between PacifiCorp and City of Eugene territory all feed the 0.95-cent gap.

PacifiCorp vs City of Eugene: Which Is Cheaper? (Oregon, 2024)

City of Eugene customers paid less: an average 13.07¢/kWh in 2024 versus 14.02¢/kWh at PacifiCorp (EIA-861) — a gap of 0.95¢/kWh, worth about $102 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 1 OR county (Lane). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (OR, EIA-861)

PacifiCorp vs City of Eugene — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	PacifiCorp	City of Eugene
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	14.02	13.07
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	12.01	12.22
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,514	$1,412
Residential customers (2024)	547,235	89,582
Ownership	Investor-owned	Municipal
Counties served in OR	25	1

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: PacifiCorp · City of Eugene · Oregon overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Lane county (OR, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; PacifiCorp and City of Eugene do not compete for the same meters. Oregon is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (oregon.gov/puc). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is PacifiCorp cheaper than City of Eugene?: No — in 2024 PacifiCorp customers averaged 14.02 cents/kWh versus 13.07 for City of Eugene (EIA-861). City of Eugene was cheaper by 0.95 cents, about $102 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from PacifiCorp to City of Eugene?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. Oregon has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
Why is PacifiCorp more expensive than City of Eugene?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between PacifiCorp and City of Eugene territory all feed the 0.95-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.