Stop spending so much on your Oregon power bill! The electric bill can be a budget-buster when you’re surviving on a low income. Fortunately, your power company can usually help. There are several unknown or little-advertised programs that power companies may offer that can help lower the cost of your power bill.
Most power companies offer a budget billing plan, which averages the annual cost of electricity in a home and bills the customer in 12 even installments. This can help low-income customers maintain a budget and avert payment problems, especially during the more expensive winter months.
Just click the link below to find out what discounts, rebates and other money-saving programs are offered by YOUR local utility company!
Avista Utilities
Are your Avista Utilities bills killing your budget? We found help! You could get help from Avista CARES or any number of community action agencies. You might also be able to get help lowering your bills so you can save money through energy efficiency. To see everything we’ve found for Avista Utilities, check here.
EWEB (Eugene Water and Electric Board)
If you’re an EWEB customer, you might be able to get help with your bill. The electric company offers assistance programs, budget billing and rebates to make your home more energy efficient. You might also be able to get help with your bill through community resources. To learn more, click here.
Midstate Electric
If the Midstate Electric bill is a budget buster every month, you might not have to struggle anymore! We found ways you could get help paying your bill through Power Pay and Budget Billing. You might also be able to get free energy audits and rebates for things in your home. Check this article out to learn more about Midstate Electric.
Pacific Power
Are you having trouble with your Pacific Power bill? There are options available for customers! You might be able to get help upgrading your home to make it more energy efficient. You might also be able to save money on your bills by using their budget billing program. Go here to see everything we’ve found out about Pacific Power!
Portland General Electric
Stop letting your Portland General Electric bill get out of hand. We found ways you can pay your bill, lower your energy usage and save money on your rates. There are so many options that we found that might help you like their rebates, rate plans and budget billing. To learn about it all, go here.
Salem Electric
Are your Salem Electric bills making you lose money each month? Stop them! Salem Electric offers programs for their customers that might make it easier to pay the bills. We also found state and community resources that might be able to help you. Check it all out here.
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Didn’t see your power company listed?
Leave me a note in the comments below and I’ll research what benefits your utility company offers!
Pacific power?
Hello, Jared! Click here to read our write-up on Pacific Power in Oregon.
I live in Deschutes county Oregon and have Midstate Electric office in Lapine Oregon. I currently live with out heat except for 1 small propane stove for my place i have broken out windows no insualation hardly It gets very very cold in the winter. Do you know of any help?
Hi, Dan! One of our researchers just finished this piece on MidState for you. I would recommend getting an energy audit and calling the local LIHEAP and OEAP agencies, especially. They should be able to help you. 🙂
Lane electric
Hi, John! I’ve added that to our research list and we’ll get that information published for you as quick as we can. Thanks!
Springfield Utility Board?
Hi, Leandra! I’ve added Springfield Utility Board to our research list and we’ll get that information published for you just as soon as we can. Thanks for asking! 🙂
Idaho power
Hi, Cindi! Fortunately, this is already on our research list and the information should be completed very soon. We’ll post it here as soon as we can! 🙂
Emerald public utility district (EPUD)
I’ve added that to our research list! Thanks, Dustin!
Central Lincoln PUD
Hi, Hollie! I’ve added that to our research list. Thanks!
Love in Oregon but have EPUD for electric, we apply for some help locally, but summer is hard with only fans and winter kills us in heater rates and heater is less than 2 yrs old
Hi, Brenda! I’ve got it on the research list. We’ll do our best to get that information published as soon as we can. 🙂
EWEB
Thanks, Alex! I’ve added that to our research list. One of our researchers will investigate that as soon as possible. 🙂
Salem electric
Thanks, Joshua! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll get that information posted here as soon as we can!
Oregon trail electric co-op
Hi, Dorothy! We’ve added that to our research list. We’ll look into it as soon as we can!
I’m on coos curry electric co-op
Thanks, Barbara! I’ve added that to our research list.
how about consumers power do they have a program for people on food stamps
Rich, I’m not too sure about that. We haven’t done any research on Consumers Power, but I did just add it to our research list for you! 🙂
-Chloe
West Oregon electric. They’ve got the highest rates in Oregon, they are a co OP so normal laws don’t apply and they know it. The manager actually screamed in my face stating he doesn’t care if my kids freeze to death or not maybe I should be a better parent!! All while refusing to wait 4 days for 170 dollars now that it was turned off we’re facing 1000 dollars against a 170 bill to turn it on because of deposits!
Jay,
I’m so sorry to hear about this. I added it to our research list. In the meantime you could try 211.org for more resources in your area.
-Riley