Milwaukie electricity and gas rates
Who supplies power and gas to Milwaukie houses and what a typical house uses: about 784 kWh of electricity and 54 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. Milwaukie's utility license fee for electric utilities is 8% of gross revenue, and under Oregon's rule the part above 3.5% is charged to customers in the city as a separate line on their bills.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $18.01 a month |
| First 2000 kWhs a month | 20.44¢ |
| Next kWhs above 2000 a month | 21.62¢ |
Gas: NW Natural
Rate Schedule 2, single-family residential, effective October 31, 2025: $10.00 customer charge plus $1.41220 per therm. Milwaukie's utility license fee for natural gas utilities is 8% of gross revenue, and under Oregon's rule the part above 3% is charged to customers in the city as a separate line on their bills. NW Natural's page says its combined filings raise residential rates by about $6.30 a month at 54 therms, taking effect October 31, 2026; that change is not included here.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $10.50 a month |
| Per therm | $1.4828 |
Ways to pay less
- 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 online with NW Natural or call 503-226-4211 or 800-422-4012.
Sources
- Oregon Administrative Rule 860-022-0040 (city fees on energy utilities)
- NW Natural: gas price and Oregon rate filings
- City of Milwaukie: utility license fee increase for electricity and natural gas
- Multnomah County: discounts and resources for energy utility bills
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.