Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Oregon
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Oregon. With an average electricity rate of 13.5¢/kWh and 4 peak sun hours per day, Oregon homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Portland
13.8¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $128/mo · Portland General Electric (PGE)
Salem
13.5¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $122/mo · Portland General Electric (PGE)
Eugene
12.5¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day
Avg bill: $118/mo · Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)
Gresham
13.5¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $125/mo · Portland General Electric (PGE)
Hillsboro
13.5¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $128/mo · Portland General Electric (PGE)
Bend
13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $125/mo · Pacific Power
Medford
13¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $120/mo · Pacific Power
About Electricity Costs in Oregon
Oregon residents pay an average of 13.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $125. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Oregon could spend an estimated $54,262 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Oregon is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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