Residential electricity prices in 97206 in January 2025 averaged approximately 14.44 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% less than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 97206 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in 97206 increased approximately 12%, from 12.61 ¢/kWh to 14.12 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 97206 in December 2024 averaged 16.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 23% more than the national average rate of 12.99 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Portland natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 97206 (Portland, OR) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Portland (Oregon) decreased approximately 0%, from 15.64 $/Mcf (November 2023) to 15.58 $/Mcf (November 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 97206 (Portland, OR) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Portland values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Portland solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Portland levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 97206 is associated with the city of Portland, OR in Multnomah County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 97206, or for other information related to utilities in Oregon, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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