Electricity rates in Portland, OR
Portland (population 635,109) is served by Portland General Electric. A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, Schedule 7 TOD, pays about $180 a month, 21.31¢ per kWh all-in: 37% above the Oregon average of the last 12 months.
Utility PGEPopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to August 2026
Typical all-in priceSchedule 7 TOD
PGE plans for a Portland home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 7Checked | $182/mo | 21.61 | Same price all day | $54/mo |
| Schedule 7 TODChecked | $180/mo | 21.31 | Mid-peak 7 am–5 pm, Peak 5 pm–9 pm | $32/mo |
Typical bill: average Oregon use of 843 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full PGE tariff details and sources.
Portland electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Portland, OR?
The center of Portland lies in Portland General Electric’s retail service territory, according to the federal service-territory map built from EIA-861 data. Territories are drawn approximately, so homes near the city limits can be served by another utility or cooperative; the name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Portland?
On PGE’s Schedule 7 TOD plan, a typical Oregon home using 843 kWh a month pays about 21.31¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $180 a month. The Oregon average over the last 12 months was 15.53¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Portland?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $32 a month on PGE’s Schedule 7 TOD plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour (12 am), against about $197 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
When is electricity cheapest in Portland?
Only on a time-of-use plan does the hour matter. On PGE’s Schedule 7 TOD, summer weekday prices are highest in these windows: Schedule 7 TOD: Mid-peak 7 am–5 pm, Peak 5 pm–9 pm. Running dishwashers, laundry and EV charging outside them costs less. Find the cheapest hour for an appliance.
Calculators with PGE preloaded
Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the PGE page.