Residential electricity prices in 97286 in February 2026 averaged approximately 14.64 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 17% less than the national average rate of 17.65 ¢/kWh (February 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 97286 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2025 to January 2026 - residential electricity prices in 97286 increased approximately 1%, from 14.47 ¢/kWh to 14.66 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 97286 in February 2026 averaged 14.41 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 4% less than the national average rate of 15.07 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Portland natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 97286 (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 8%, from 14.22 $/Mcf (January 2025) to 15.37 $/Mcf (January 2026). [2]
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The ZIP code of 97286 (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]
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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 97286 is associated with the city of Portland, OR in Multnomah County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 97286, or for other information related to utilities in Oregon, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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