Electricity cost in Oregon, 2026
Homes in Oregon paid an average of 15.40¢ per kWh from January–July 2026 — 15% below the U.S. average of 18.19¢, and up 1.4% from the same months of 2025. That ranks 23rd cheapest of the 50 states and DC.
$41.58a month (30 days)
- Per hour of use
- $0.23
- Per day
- $1.39 · 9.00 kWh
- Per month
- 270.0 kWh
- Per year
- $505.89 · 3,285 kWh
Wattage on the nameplate is the maximum. Thermostat-controlled appliances (fridges, heaters, AC) cycle, so their real cost is usually lower; a plug-in meter tells you exactly.
What appliances cost to run in Oregon
At 15.40¢/kWh, 30-day month. Your utility's rate and fixed charges will differ; your bill's total divided by its kWh is your real price.
| Appliance | Watts | h/day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, ENERGY STAR) | 150 | 10 | $6.93 | $84.32 |
| Central AC, 3 ton | 3,500 | 8 | $129.36 | $1,574 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU | 900 | 8 | $33.26 | $404.71 |
| Space heater | 1,500 | 6 | $41.58 | $505.89 |
| Electric water heater | 4,500 | 3 | $62.37 | $758.84 |
| Electric clothes dryer | 5,400 | 0.75 | $18.71 | $227.65 |
| Dehumidifier | 785 | 12 | $43.52 | $529.50 |
| 55" LED TV | 100 | 5 | $2.31 | $28.11 |
| Desktop computer | 120 | 8 | $4.44 | $53.96 |
| Gaming PC under load | 450 | 3 | $6.24 | $75.88 |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | 25 | 24 | $2.77 | $33.73 |
| Level 2 EV charging, 32 A | 7,680 | 1.50 | $53.22 | $647.54 |
Oregon compared with its neighbors
Oregon is in the EIA's Pacific region. July's price (15.97¢) ran above the year-to-date average, the usual summer peak. In the same region, Washington paid 14.40¢.
| State | ¢/kWh 2026 YTD | Change vs 2025 | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14.40 | +13.0% | 15 of 51 |
| Oregon | 15.40 | +1.4% | 23 of 51 |
| California | 33.25 | +2.5% | 50 of 51 |
Charging an EV in Oregon
At this price, a car that goes 3.5 miles per kWh costs about $4.89 per 100 miles charged at home (counting 10% charging losses). A 40-mile daily commute adds about $58.67 a month to the bill. Size the circuit with the EV charger calculator.
Running backup power instead
A 7.5 kW portable generator at half load burns about 0.75 gallons of gasoline an hour, roughly 3.75 kWh. At $3.20 a gallon that is about 64¢ per kWh — 4.2 times Oregon's grid price. Generators are for outages, not savings. Compare with the fuel consumption calculator.