Independence electricity and gas rates
Who supplies power and gas to Independence houses and what a typical house uses: about 900 kWh of electricity and 53 therms of gas a month.
Electricity: Pacific Power
Schedule 4 residential prices in effect as of April 1, 2026: $14.00 a month basic charge for a single-family home and 14.499 cents per kWh for delivery plus supply. System benefits, Energy Trust and public purpose charges and a BPA credit are listed separately, and Schedule 4 customers add $1.42 plus $2.64 per meter per month.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $18.27 a month |
| First 2000 kWhs a month | 14.62¢ |
| Next kWhs above 2000 a month | 15.95¢ |
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 |
Ways to pay less
- Low-income households: Pacific Power bill discount. Low-income residential customers may qualify for a discount on their monthly Pacific Power bill (Schedule 7, Low Income Discount). How: Ask Pacific Power about the Schedule 7 Low Income Discount.
- Low-income households: NW Natural bill discount. In Oregon, NW Natural's bill discount program can save 15% to 85% on monthly gas bills for households with income below 60% of the Oregon state median income. No proof of income is required to apply. How: Apply online, by email or mail, or over the phone.
Sources
- Pacific Power Oregon Price Summary (April 1, 2026)
- Pacific Power Oregon residential bill breakdown
- NW Natural: gas price (2026 PGA filing)
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.