What is the average electricity rate in Bend, Oregon?

The average residential electricity rate in Bend is approximately 11.65¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $113 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Bend?

Natural gas customers in Bend pay an average of $73 per month. The rate is approximately $1.46/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Bend, Oregon?

Electricity in Bend is distributed by PacifiCorp and Central Electric Coop Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Bend?

Bend natural gas service is provided by NW Natural (Northwest Natural Gas) and Avista Utilities. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Bend electricity rates compare to Oregon averages?

Bend's electricity rate of 11.65¢/kWh is below the Oregon state average of 16.27¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Bend?

To start electric service in Bend, contact PacifiCorp and Central Electric Coop Inc. For gas service, contact NW Natural (Northwest Natural Gas) and Avista Utilities. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Bend, Oregon Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Bend, Oregon

Bend is served by PacifiCorp and Central Electric Coop Inc. Utilities covering Deschutes County report an average residential electricity rate of 11.65¢/kWh — below the Oregon state average of 16.27¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $113. Natural gas in Bend is distributed by NW Natural (Northwest Natural Gas).

Compared to the Oregon state average of 16.27¢/kWh/kWh, Bend's electricity rate of 11.65¢/kWh is 4.62¢ below the Oregon average. As Oregon has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Bend

PacifiCorp
Central Electric Coop Inc
Midstate Electric Coop, Inc

Natural Gas Utility in Bend

NW Natural (Northwest Natural Gas)
Avista Utilities

Bend vs Oregon Energy Rates

Metric	Bend	Oregon Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	11.65¢	16.27¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.46	$1.46	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$113	$110	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$73	$73	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Bend Residents

As a Oregon city, Bend residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Oregon LIHEAP
✅ Oregon Weatherization Program
✅ Energy Trust of Oregon
✅ Oregon Low Income Community Solar

Energy-Saving Tips for Bend Residents

✓ Washington's cheap hydroelectric power makes electric heating economical.
✓ Consider an electric heat pump — it's 2-3x more efficient than gas heating.
✓ Use weatherization to protect against cold and wet Pacific Northwest winters.
✓ Seattle City Light and PSE offer rebates for insulation and HVAC upgrades.
✓ Sign up for Washington's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Bend, Oregon

The average residential electricity rate in Bend is approximately 11.65¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $113 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Bend pay an average of $73 per month. The rate is approximately $1.46/therm per therm.
Electricity in Bend is distributed by PacifiCorp and Central Electric Coop Inc. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Bend natural gas service is provided by NW Natural (Northwest Natural Gas) and Avista Utilities. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Bend's electricity rate of 11.65¢/kWh is below the Oregon state average of 16.27¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Bend, contact PacifiCorp and Central Electric Coop Inc. For gas service, contact NW Natural (Northwest Natural Gas) and Avista Utilities. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.