Residential electricity prices in Portland, OR in August 2024 averaged approximately 14.89 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 10% less than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Portland differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Portland increased approximately 13%, from 13.17 ¢/kWh to 14.86 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Portland in August 2024 averaged 21.73 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 7% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 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 Portland 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 4%, from 23.03 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 22.09 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Portland (Oregon) 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 city of Portland, OR in Multnomah County has an approximate population of 583,776. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Portland, OR, or for other information related to utilities in Portland, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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