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Electricity in 97242

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Natural Gas in 97242

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Solar Energy in 97242

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Utilities in 97242 (Portland, OR)

Electricity Prices in 97242

Residential Electricity Rates in 97242

Residential electricity prices in 97242 in January 2024 averaged approximately 13.84 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 12% less than the national average rate of 15.73 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]


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Electricity Comparison: 97242 vs. U.S.

See how electricity costs in 97242 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]

On a year-over-year basis - from December 2022 to December 2023 - residential electricity prices in 97242 increased approximately 13%, from 11.13 ¢/kWh to 12.56 ¢/kWh. [1]

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Natural Gas Prices in 97242

Residential Natural Gas Rates in 97242

Residential natural gas prices in 97242 in December 2023 averaged 16.05 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 24% more than the national average rate of 12.94 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]


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Natural Gas Comparison: 97242 vs. U.S.

See the chart below to see a comparison of Portland natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 97242 (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) increased approximately 19%, from 13.18 $/Mcf (November 2022) to 15.63 $/Mcf (November 2023). [2]

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Solar Energy in 97242

Solar Radiation Levels in 97242

The ZIP code of 97242 (Portland, OR) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.17 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]

    • Average monthly solar radition in 97242 is 37% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
    • Average monthly solar radition in 97242 is 6% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.

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Solar Power Comparison: 97242 vs. Other Regions

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]

→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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More information about 97242Portland, OR)

About 97242

The ZIP code 97242 is associated with the city of Portland, OR in Multnomah County. [4]

OR Utilities

Oregon Utilities

To learn more about utility rates & usage in 97242, or for other information related to utilities in Oregon, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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