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Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portland
January
$184February
$148lowestMarch
$158April
$166May
$193June
$199July
$200August
$202highestSeptember
$191October
$192November
$158December
$153Carbon 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 41% of Portland's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 12% of the energy in Portland. Coal provides 10% of the energy in Portland. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Portland.
41%
Natural Gas
30%
Wind
12%
Solar
10%
Coal
8%
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 13.88¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 cheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months | 13.96¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Gexa Energy | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 cheapest renewable | 13.96¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Frontier | Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 13.96¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Chariot Energy | Solarize 36 lowest deposit | 14.4¢ | 36 months | Choose Plan | |
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