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Setting up utilities in Oregon

Here’s how utilities work in Oregon, what Oregon homes pay, and the cities we cover.

$131

Oregon average home bill, per month

15.5¢

Oregon average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

How utilities work in Oregon

Electric and gas service depends on your address. In some states, you can choose a supplier. Water, sewer and trash providers vary by location.

Who regulates it

The Oregon Public Utility Commission regulates the state’s investor-owned electric companies.

oregon.gov (opens oregon.gov in a new tab)

Electric

Your electric company is set by your address.

Gas

Your gas company is set by your address.

Water and trash

Water, sewer and trash may come from a local government, a utility district or another provider. Each city page below says who to call.

Main electric companies in Oregon

Which one serves you depends on your address.

Oregon cities we cover

Each page lists every utility in that city and how to start it.

More Oregon cities are on the way. Search your city or zip to see your electric company now.

Sources: Oregon Public Utility Commission, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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