WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Portland

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Portland

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

Average monthly bill

January

$425highest

February

$299

March

$280

April

$136

May

$106

June

$101lowest

July

$111

August

$107

September

$105

October

$119

November

$220

December

$350

Carbon Emissions

2,401 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,923 kWh

Where does Portland’s electricity come from?

Portland's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Portland's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 37%. Natural Gas provides 5% of the energy in Portland. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Portland.

54%

Coal

37%

Wind

5%

Natural Gas

4%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Portland

The state of solar in Portland

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

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,411

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

15 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Portland 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.

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