WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Vale

Oregon

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The State of Electricity in Vale

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Vale

Average monthly bill

January

$333highest

February

$264

March

$170

April

$146

May

$131

June

$127lowest

July

$155

August

$133

September

$131

October

$141

November

$196

December

$274

Carbon Emissions

300 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,209 kWh

Where does Vale’s electricity come from?

Vale's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Vale's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 27%. Wind provides 17% of the energy in Vale. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Vale.

52%

Hydroelectric

27%

Natural Gas

17%

Wind

4%

Solar

Solar energy in Vale

The state of solar in Vale

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

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Energy generated by average sized system

$12,792

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

13 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Vale can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Vale

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Utilities in Vale

Idaho Power - Oregon

Idaho Power - Oregon Rates

Idaho Power - Oregon has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Service Time-of-Day Pilot PlanTOU11¢ to 16¢

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