State electricity cost

How much does electricity cost in Oregon?

The average residential electricity rate in Oregon is 14.93¢ per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd), the 20th-cheapest state average in the U.S. That is 19% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B (2026-06-25). State averages are not household tariffs: taxes, fixed charges, and tiered or time-of-use pricing are not included.

Example monthly bills at the Oregon average rate

Engine-generated energy-portion estimates for three usage levels. Enter your own kWh in the bill estimator for a personalized range.

Monthly usage	Estimated range	Most likely
500 kWh	$61.81–$91.97	$74.65
1,000 kWh	$123.62–$183.94	$149.30
1,500 kWh	$185.43–$275.91	$223.95

What appliances cost to run in Oregon

Each row prices that appliance's reference scenario at the Oregon state-average rate through the appliance-energy engine. Open a guide to adjust watts, hours, and usage.

Appliance	Reference scenario	kWh/month	Estimated/month
Central air conditioner	8 hours a day with moderate cycling	504.00	$75.25
Space heater	6 hours a day on 20 days in a month	144.00	$21.50
Electric water heater	Elements active about 3 hours a day	405.00	$60.47
Refrigerator	150 watts with a 35% compressor duty cycle	37.80	$5.64
EV home charging (Level 2)	About 2.5 charging hours a day (~50 miles)	468.00	$69.87
Pool pump	8 hours a day at full draw	264.00	$39.42
Electric dryer	45-minute cycles, twelve times per month	22.95	$3.43
Television	5 hours a day of mixed viewing	16.50	$2.46

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.B. Data vintage 2026-04-ytd.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average electricity rate in Oregon?

The published state-average residential rate for Oregon is 14.93 cents per kilowatt-hour (2026-04-ytd, EIA). Your utility's tariff can differ meaningfully once fixed charges, taxes, and rate tiers are applied.

Is electricity in Oregon cheap or expensive compared with other states?

Oregon has the 20th-cheapest state-average rate of the 51 averages we track, sitting 19% below the unweighted average of the 51 state averages (18.54¢/kWh).

Why is my actual Oregon bill different from these estimates?

These examples apply one state-average rate to assumed usage. Real bills add fixed monthly charges, taxes and fees, tiered or time-of-use pricing, and your household’s actual kilowatt-hours, which vary with weather and behavior.

Keep comparing

New Mexico — next-cheapest state average (14.92¢/kWh)
Kansas — next state average up (15.03¢/kWh)

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