Oregon

Portland General Electric electricity rates & savings

Understand your bill, compare rate plans, optimize EV charging, and model solar savings for Portland General Electric customers. Gleam helps Portland General Electric customers optimize around TOU schedules, reduce EV charging costs, and compare rate plan options for Oregon homes with solar or batteries.

Current rate plans

Plan	Type	Good for
Standard / flat rate	Standard	Homes with steady usage across the day
Time of Day	EV rate	Electric vehicle home charging

Published electricity rates

Rate tier	Price (est.)
Standard flat rate (est.)	$0.19–$0.21/kWh
On-peak / peak (TOU or EV plan)	$0.44/kWh
Mid-peak	$0.17/kWh
Off-peak / super off-peak	$0.09/kWh

Rates last verified: June 2026. Effective April 2026.

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

Is the TOU or EV plan worth it?

If you drive 700+ miles/month and can charge overnight or on weekends, Portland General Electric's time-varying rate often saves money — peak rates can run 4.8× off-peak. If most of your usage happens during peak hours (often late afternoon), TOU may cost more than a flat plan.

Calculate charging, usage, and solar economics

Use rates published for Portland General Electric 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 →

Solar & net metering

Solar customers can generally combine net metering with eligible TOU plans — timing self-consumption vs export matters for savings.

Example EV charging savings

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

Scenario	Est. annual cost
Charge during peak ($0.44/kWh)	$1,372/yr
Charge off-peak ($0.09/kWh)	$283/yr
Estimated savings (off-peak vs peak)	$1,089/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 recommended; re-enrollment locked for 12 months after voluntary unenrollment

Frequently asked questions

What are Portland General Electric's off-peak hours?

9pm–7am weekdays; all day weekends/holidays

Can I switch Portland General Electric rate plans anytime?

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

Is Portland General Electric's time-of-use plan worth it for EV charging?

Does PGE require a contract for time-of-use?

Yes — PGE's Schedule 4 / Schedule 23 time-of-use option requires a 12-month commitment, with a first-year bill guarantee that your TOU bill won't exceed 10% above the standard rate.

Personalize this for your home

If you're a Portland General Electric 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 Portland General Electric or any other utility company. Portland General Electric 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.