Portland General Electric Electricity Rates
Portland General Electric residential customers pay an average of 18.2¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $141.40 per month — 24% above the Oregon state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
18.2¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
$141.40
per month, residential
+24%
14.7¢/kWh state avg
What a Portland General Electric bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at Portland General Electric's effective 18.2¢/kWh rate vs the Oregon average of 14.7¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | Portland General Electric | OR average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $90.95 | $73.50 |
| 750 kWh | $136.43 | $110.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $181.90 | $147.00 |
| 1,250 kWh | $227.38 | $183.75 |
| 1,500 kWh | $272.85 | $220.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $363.80 | $294.00 |
EV charging cost on Portland General Electric
Rate is pre-filled to Portland General Electric's 18.2¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.
Frequently asked questions
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Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.