Oregon Electricity Rates
Residential rate
15.78¢/kWh
-16% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#30
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$139
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Oregon |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $43.17 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $134.32 |
| Window AC unit | $34.54 |
| Portable AC unit | $42.21 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $57.57 |
| Heat pump water heater | $14.39 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $14.39 |
| Washing machine | $1.20 |
| Dishwasher | $6.24 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $5.76 |
| Chest freezer | $6.72 |
| Electric oven | $11.99 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Oregon
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.81/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Oregon rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.