How PacifiCorp compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs PacifiCorp, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Wasco County PUD | 7.72 | 9,800 | -6.30 | -$680 |
| City of Springfield | 8.10 | 29,882 | -5.92 | -$639 |
| Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist | 9.27 | 16,378 | -4.75 | -$513 |
| Central Electric Coop Inc | 9.75 | 34,562 | -4.27 | -$461 |
| Umatilla Electric Coop Assn | 9.84 | 12,620 | -4.18 | -$451 |
| Midstate Electric Coop, Inc | 10.53 | 18,594 | -3.49 | -$377 |
| Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt | 10.93 | 35,904 | -3.09 | -$333 |
| Salem Electric | 11.02 | 18,385 | -3.00 | -$324 |
| Emerald People's Utility Dist | 11.05 | 19,968 | -2.97 | -$321 |
| Idaho Power Co | 11.29 | 14,098 | -2.73 | -$295 |
| Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist | 11.82 | 20,133 | -2.20 | -$237 |
| PacifiCorp (this page) | 14.02 | 547,235 | — | — |
16 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with PacifiCorp. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than PacifiCorp customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where PacifiCorp customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | PacifiCorp premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilliam | City of McMinnville | 7.56 | +$698 |
| Hood River | City of McMinnville | 7.56 | +$698 |
| Jackson | City of McMinnville | 7.56 | +$698 |
| Josephine | City of McMinnville | 7.56 | +$698 |
| Sherman | City of McMinnville | 7.56 | +$698 |
| Clatsop | Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist | 7.59 | +$694 |
| Wasco | Northern Wasco County PUD | 7.72 | +$680 |
| Lane | City of Springfield | 8.10 | +$639 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 25 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 12.01 | 14.02 | +16.7% |
| Residential customers | 541,238 | 547,235 | +1.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Oregon electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a PacifiCorp bill
Oregon is a regulated retail market — PacifiCorp customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: oregon.gov/puc.
Counties served (OR, EIA-861 2024)
Benton · Clatsop · Coos · Crook · Deschutes · Douglas · Gilliam · Hood River · Jackson · Jefferson · Josephine · Klamath · Lake · Lane · Lincoln · Linn · Marion · Morrow · Multnomah · Polk · Sherman · Tillamook · Umatilla · Wallowa · Wasco
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is PacifiCorp more expensive than other Oregon utilities?
- PacifiCorp customers paid an average 14.02 cents/kWh in 2024 — 5% below the Oregon volume-weighted average of 14.81 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from PacifiCorp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Oregon has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (oregon.gov/puc).
- How many customers does PacifiCorp have?
- 547,235 residential customers in Oregon in 2024 across 25 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.