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Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portland
January
$181February
$145lowestMarch
$156April
$163May
$190June
$196July
$197August
$199highestSeptember
$188October
$189November
$156December
$150Carbon Emissions
850 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,146 kWh
Portland's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Solar, Coal, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 38% of Portland's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 32%. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Portland. Coal provides 10% of the energy in Portland. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Portland.
38%
Natural Gas
32%
Wind
11%
Solar
10%
Coal
9%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,986 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,943
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Portland. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
AEP Central has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company) | Fixed | 14¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,146 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 14.4¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Saver-12 cheapest 12 months | 14.52¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 24 lowest deposit | 14.6¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Champion Energy Services | Champ Silver-24 | 14.72¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 12 lowest deposit | 14.8¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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