What do Oregon utilities charge before you use any power?
3 Oregon utilities, 9 plans, 50% of homes covered. The middle utility bills $28.16 monthly, $338 over twelve months, whatever the meter reads. At 15.37 cents a kWh that buys 183 kWh, about 21% of a 876 kWh bill. Rank 3 of 24, $9.66 over the $18.50 all-state figure.
Oregon: fixed charge by utility
| Portland General Electric Co | investor-owned | 828,857 | 7 | $16.36 | $11.69 to $16.36 | 2026-01-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt | political-subdivision | 35,904 | 1 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2025-10-27 |
| Central Electric Coop Inc | cooperative | 34,562 | 1 | $28.16 | $28.16 | 2023-02-14 |
Oregon utility medians
$30.00 at the top against $16.36 at the bottom: 1.8 to 1. Portland General Electric Co, the biggest at 828,857 homes, bills $16.36, $11.80 under the state median. Weighted by homes: $16.36 (-$11.80). Portland General Electric Co alone spans $11.69 to $16.36 over 7 plans.
What $28.16 a month means in Oregon
$28.16 at 15.37 cents is 183 kWh, 21% of a typical 876 kWh month.
Per kWh: 3.2 cents at 876 kWh, 6.4 cents at 438 kWh.
Where Oregon sits among states
Georgia is 1st at $28.43, $0.27 over Oregon. Washington is 2nd at $28.29, $0.13 over Oregon. Tennessee is 4th at $25.48, $2.68 under Oregon. South Carolina is 5th at $24.45, $3.71 under Oregon.
Oregon beside 3 neighbors
| Neighbor | Median $ | Gap to Oregon | Utilities / plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $18.00 | -$10.16 | 6 / 81 |
| Nevada | $18.50 | -$9.66 | 3 / 17 |
| Washington | $28.29 | +$0.13 | 9 / 40 |
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Nearest medians: Washington $28.29, Georgia $28.43, Tennessee $25.48, South Carolina $24.45
Sources
Oregon plan edits run 2023-02-14 to 2026-01-27; hub page: file dates and checksums.
Questions
How much is the fixed charge for Oregon electricity customers?
$28.16 a month at the median of 3 utilities ($16.36 to $30.00); $16.36 when weighted by homes.
Which Oregon utility has the highest fixed charge?
Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt, with a median of $30.00 a month across 1 plan.
Can I avoid the fixed charge in Oregon?
Not by using less: the cheapest Oregon plan read lists $11.69 and the dearest $30.00, each billed at zero use.
How recent is this Oregon data?
Oregon plan edits date from 2023-02-14 to 2026-01-27; a rate case can move a charge after that, so read your own tariff.