Portland General Electric Co residential customers paid an average of 18.19¢/kWh in 2024 —
23% above the Oregon average of 14.81¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 828,857 residential customers across 7 OR counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of McMinnville (7.56¢), works out about $1,148/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Portland General Electric compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Portland General Electric, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of McMinnville | 7.56 | 17,190 | -10.63 | -$1,148 |
| Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist | 9.27 | 16,378 | -8.92 | -$963 |
| City of Forest Grove | 9.93 | 10,369 | -8.26 | -$892 |
| Salem Electric | 11.02 | 18,385 | -7.17 | -$774 |
| Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist | 11.82 | 20,133 | -6.37 | -$688 |
| Consumers Power, Inc | 13.01 | 18,751 | -5.18 | -$559 |
| PacifiCorp | 14.02 | 547,235 | -4.17 | -$450 |
| Portland General Electric Co (this page) | 18.19 | 828,857 | — | — |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Portland General Electric. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Portland General Electric customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Portland General Electric customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Portland General Electric premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | City of McMinnville | 7.56 | +$1,148 |
| Yamhill | City of McMinnville | 7.56 | +$1,148 |
| Columbia | Clatskanie Peoples Util Dist | 7.59 | +$1,145 |
| Multnomah | Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist | 9.27 | +$963 |
| Washington | City of Forest Grove | 9.93 | +$892 |
| Marion | Salem Electric | 11.02 | +$774 |
| Polk | Salem Electric | 11.02 | +$774 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 15.20 | 18.19 | +19.7% |
| Residential customers | 815,920 | 828,857 | +1.6% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Oregon electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Portland General Electric bill
Oregon is a regulated retail market — Portland General Electric customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: oregon.gov/puc.
Counties served (OR, EIA-861 2024)
Clackamas · Columbia · Marion · Multnomah · Polk · Washington · Yamhill
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is Portland General Electric Co more expensive than other Oregon utilities?
- Portland General Electric Co customers paid an average 18.19 cents/kWh in 2024 — 23% above the Oregon volume-weighted average of 14.81 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Portland General Electric Co?
- 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 Portland General Electric Co have?
- 828,857 residential customers in Oregon in 2024 across 7 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
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.