Is Portland General Electric Co cheaper than PacifiCorp?

No — in 2024 Portland General Electric Co customers averaged 18.19 cents/kWh versus 14.02 for PacifiCorp (EIA-861). PacifiCorp was cheaper by 4.17 cents, about $450 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from Portland General Electric Co to PacifiCorp?

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 Portland General Electric Co more expensive than PacifiCorp?

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 Portland General Electric and PacifiCorp territory all feed the 4.17-cent gap.

Portland General Electric Co vs PacifiCorp: Which Is Cheaper? (Oregon, 2024)

PacifiCorp customers paid less: an average 14.02¢/kWh in 2024 versus 18.19¢/kWh at Portland General Electric Co (EIA-861) — a gap of 4.17¢/kWh, worth about $450 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 3 OR counties (Marion, Multnomah, Polk). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address.

Side by side (OR, EIA-861)

Portland General Electric Co vs PacifiCorp — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Portland General Electric Co	PacifiCorp
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	18.19	14.02
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	15.20	12.01
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$1,965	$1,514
Residential customers (2024)	828,857	547,235
Ownership	Investor-owned	Investor-owned
Counties served in OR	7	25

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

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Marion · Multnomah · Polk counties (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; Portland General Electric Co and PacifiCorp 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 Portland General Electric Co cheaper than PacifiCorp?: No — in 2024 Portland General Electric Co customers averaged 18.19 cents/kWh versus 14.02 for PacifiCorp (EIA-861). PacifiCorp was cheaper by 4.17 cents, about $450 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from Portland General Electric Co to PacifiCorp?: 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 Portland General Electric Co more expensive than PacifiCorp?: 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 Portland General Electric and PacifiCorp territory all feed the 4.17-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.