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Electric company in Hillsboro

Portland General Electric Co and other utilities serving Washington County, with average home electricity prices.

Portland General Electric Co

Investor Owned · Full service

18.2¢ per kWh, residential average

828,857 customers statewide

City of Forest Grove

Municipal · Full service

9.9¢ per kWh, residential average

10,369 customers statewide

Estimate a monthly bill

kWh

About $164 a month at Portland General Electric Co’s average of 18.2¢/kWh

Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.

Average residential electricity price (¢/kWh)
  • Portland General Electric Co18.2¢
  • City of Forest Grove9.9¢
  • Oregon average14.7¢
  • US average15.5¢

Questions

Who provides electricity in Hillsboro?

Portland General Electric Co, City of Forest Grove serve Washington County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.

How much does electricity cost in Hillsboro?

Portland General Electric Co averaged 18.2¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (Oregon average 14.7¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $164.

How do I start electric service in Hillsboro?

Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Washington County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.

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