WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
The Dalles
Oregon
Oregon
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in The Dalles
January
$370highestFebruary
$236March
$174April
$161May
$139June
$131lowestJuly
$148August
$138September
$135October
$150November
$201December
$263Carbon Emissions
476 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,293 kWh
The Dalles's energy comes from Hydroelectric, Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of The Dalles's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 39%. Wind provides 10% of the energy in The Dalles. Solar provides 2% of the energy in The Dalles.
48%
Hydroelectric
39%
Natural Gas
10%
Wind
2%
Solar
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
$15,280
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
14 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in The Dalles 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.
Northern Wasco County PUD has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 6¢ |
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