Updated: March 2026
Commercial electricity and gas rates, energy market structure, regulations, and utility providers for property managers operating in Oregon.
Oregon has a regulated electricity market served primarily by Portland General Electric (PGE) and PacifiCorp (Pacific Power). Commercial customers receive bundled generation and distribution service. Direct access for large commercial accounts is available on a limited basis through competitive suppliers.
What this means for property managers:
In Oregon's regulated market, your utility provides both generation and distribution at rates set by the state public utility commission. While you cannot choose your electricity supplier, you can optimize costs through rate schedule analysis, demand management, and participation in utility efficiency programs.
Rates are set by the public utility commission. No supplier choice available.
Rising
Rates increasing as utilities invest in renewable generation to meet Oregon's 100% clean electricity target by 2040, plus wildfire mitigation costs similar to California.
Oregon does not have a statewide benchmarking law, but Portland has adopted Building Performance Standards requiring commercial buildings to meet energy performance targets with escalating requirements through 2030. The state's climate legislation (HB 2021) mandates 100% clean electricity by 2040. Portland's Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund adds a surcharge on large commercial operations.
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