Oregon

Pacific Power electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for Pacific Power customers. Gleam supports Pacific Power customers across Oregon with time-of-use rate optimization, EV charging schedules, and utility bill analysis.

Current rate plans

Plan	Type	Good for
Standard / flat rate	Standard	Homes with steady usage across the day
Time of Use (Schedule 4 + Schedule 23)	Time-of-use (TOU)	EV owners who can charge overnight or on weekends

Published electricity rates

Rate tier	Price (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)	$0.14–$0.15/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)	$0.26–$0.29/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak	$0.18–$0.20/kWh

Rates last verified: July 2026. Effective April 2026.

Official sources: Residential rates, Tariff sheet, and EV program.

Peak & off-peak hours

Peak · 5pm–9pm all days

Off-peak · All other hours

Illustrative timeline — exact windows vary by season and rate schedule.

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you can shift EV charging and flexible loads to off-peak hours, Pacific Power's TOU plan may lower your bill. Heavy peak-period usage (when rates are highest) can offset those savings.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for Pacific Power to estimate home electricity use, EV charging, solar savings, or solar payback with rate inflation and EV impact.

Electricity usage →EV grid charging →Solar payback →Home solar savings →

Example EV charging savings

Typical EV: 11,000 miles/year (3,143 kWh)

Scenario	Est. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.29/kWh)	$911/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.18/kWh)	$566/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)	$345/yr

Assumes 11,000 mi/yr, 3.5 mi/kWh, and 100% of EV charging at each rate tier. Real savings depend on your driving, charger, and schedule.

Utility notes

12-month commitment required. First-year guarantee: bill will not exceed 10% above standard rate. Rate decrease effective 2026 (~$0.96/month savings). Rate case filed May 2026 — potential 10.8% residential increase in April 2027.

Frequently asked questions

What are Pacific Power's off-peak hours?

All other hours

When are peak electricity rates in Oregon?

5pm–9pm all days

Can I switch Pacific Power rate plans anytime?

Some plans require a 12-month commitment. Review your utility's terms before switching.

Is Pacific Power's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

If you can shift EV charging and flexible loads to off-peak hours, Pacific Power's TOU plan may lower your bill. Heavy peak-period usage (when rates are highest) can offset those savings.

Personalize this for your home

If you're a Pacific Power customer, add your provider in Gleam, link your EV, and upload your bill. Gleam finds off-peak charging windows, rate plan savings, and solar opportunities based on your actual usage.

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Gleam is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Pacific Power or any other utility company. Pacific Power is used descriptively to identify the service territory only. Rate information is for reference — always confirm current tariffs on your utility's official website before making billing decisions.