What is the average electricity rate in Portland, Oregon?

The average residential electricity rate in Portland is approximately 13.74¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Portland?

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

Which electric company serves Portland, Oregon?

Electricity in Portland is distributed by Portland General Electric Co and PacifiCorp. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Portland?

Portland 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 Portland electricity rates compare to Oregon averages?

Portland's electricity rate of 13.74¢/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 Portland?

To start electric service in Portland, contact Portland General Electric Co and PacifiCorp. 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.

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

Gas & Electricity in Portland, Oregon

Portland is served by Portland General Electric Co and PacifiCorp. Utilities covering Multnomah County report an average residential electricity rate of 13.74¢/kWh — below the Oregon state average of 16.27¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $118. Natural gas in Portland is distributed by NW Natural (Northwest Natural Gas).

Compared to the Oregon state average of 16.27¢/kWh/kWh, Portland's electricity rate of 13.74¢/kWh is 2.53¢ below the Oregon average. As Oregon has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Portland

Portland General Electric Co
PacifiCorp
Columbia River Peoples Ut Dist

Natural Gas Utility in Portland

NW Natural (Northwest Natural Gas)
Avista Utilities

Portland vs Oregon Energy Rates

Metric	Portland	Oregon Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	13.74¢	16.27¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.46	$1.46	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$118	$110	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$73	$73	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Portland Residents

As a Oregon city, Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland, Oregon

The average residential electricity rate in Portland is approximately 13.74¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $118 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Portland pay an average of $73 per month. The rate is approximately $1.46/therm per therm.
Electricity in Portland is distributed by Portland General Electric Co and PacifiCorp. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Portland 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.
Portland's electricity rate of 13.74¢/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 Portland, contact Portland General Electric Co and PacifiCorp. 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.