Hillsboro electricity and gas rates
At typical use (784 kWh of electricity and 53 therms of gas a month), electricity and gas for a Hillsboro house cost about $255 a month: about $3,070 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies power and gas to Hillsboro houses and what a typical house uses: about 784 kWh of electricity and 53 therms of gas a month.
Electricity: Portland General Electric (PGE)
PGE Schedule 7 residential prices effective July 8, 2026: $13.00 basic charge for 1-phase service, an effective 19.29 cents per kWh for the first 2,000 kWh and 20.40 cents above, plus $1.24 a month low-income assistance and $2.76 per bill (Schedule 118). The effective rate excludes the 1.5% public purpose charge and any privilege or local taxes.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $17.24 a month |
| First 2000 kWhs a month | 19.56¢ |
| Next kWhs above 2000 a month | 20.69¢ |
Gas: NW Natural
Rate Schedule 2, single-family residential, effective October 31, 2025: $10.00 customer charge plus $1.41220 per therm. NW Natural filed for new Oregon residential rates taking effect October 31, 2026, about $5.08 a month more at 53 therms.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $10.00 a month |
| Per therm | $1.4122 |
How Hillsboro compares with nearby cities
Electricity and gas, a month
- Forest Grove · 8 mi$149
- Hillsboro$256
- Tigard · 10 mi$261
- Lake Oswego · 14 mi$261
- Tualatin · 13 mi$264
- Beaverton · 7 mi$268
At each city's typical use, with any city utility tax.
Ways to pay less
- Water-saving rebates. Hillsboro Water customers in a single-family home can get up to $150 for a smart water meter monitor, $75 per WaterSense high-efficiency toilet (up to two) and $50 for an Energy Star washing machine. How: Apply with a proof of purchase within 90 days of buying; questions to 503-615-6702.
- NW Natural bill discount. In Oregon, households with income below 60% of the state median income can get 15% to 85% off their monthly gas bills. No proof of income is required to apply. How: Apply with NW Natural: there is one application, and no proof of income is required.
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
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