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Natural Gas in 97256
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Solar Energy in 97256
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Utilities in 97256 (Portland, OR)
Electricity Prices in 97256
Residential Electricity Rates in 97256
Residential electricity prices in 97256 in January 2024 averaged approximately 13.84 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 14% less than the national average rate of 16.10 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [1]
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Electricity Comparison: 97256 vs. U.S.
See how electricity costs in 97256 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 97256 increased approximately 13%, from 11.13 ¢/kWh to 12.56 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Natural Gas Prices in 97256
Residential Natural Gas Rates in 97256
Residential natural gas prices in 97256 in January 2024 averaged 14.13 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 20% more than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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Natural Gas Comparison: 97256 vs. U.S.
See the chart below to see a comparison of Portland natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 97256 (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 13.51 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 16.05 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]
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Solar Energy in 97256
Solar Radiation Levels in 97256
The ZIP code of 97256 (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 97256 is 37% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in 97256 is 6% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: 97256 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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Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
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About 97256
The ZIP code 97256 is associated with the city of Portland, OR in Multnomah County. [4]
Oregon Utilities
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 97256, or for other information related to utilities in Oregon, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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