Rates

Reliable Energy, Real Value:
Understanding Your OTEC Rates

As a member-owned, not-for-profit utility, OTEC is committed to providing safe, reliable energy at the most competitive prices possible. Our rate structures are designed to be fair and transparent, reflecting the actual cost of delivering power across our high-desert and mountain service territories. Below, you will find detailed information for each rate class—including residential, commercial, and industrial—as well as helpful tools like our rate calculator and national price comparisons to help you better understand and manage your monthly energy investment.

Mayor Porter of Long Creek shares his experience with OTEC's low rates.

Long Creek Mayor and Fire Chief Don Porter was on the January 28, 2025, episode of Coffee Time with host Logan Bagett to discuss community happenings in the town, including reflection on the eventful 2024 fire season. Here’s a short clip of their conversation where Chief Porter discusses comparing his electricity bill with colleagues in other areas.
Thanks to Elkhorn Media Group, KJDY fm, and Mayor/Chief Porter.

You can hear the entire conversation by following this link to Coffee Time Episode January 28 | City of Long Creek

Read more about how inflation has affected your electric cooperative in this Ruralite article from September 2024:

Inflation and Your Co-op

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Residential Rates

As a member-owner, you benefit from some of the most competitive electric rates in the nation, powered by clean, renewable hydropower from the Bonneville Power Administration. The below provides a clear breakdown of your monthly bill—including the fixed delivery charge and your kilowatt-hour usage—alongside helpful tools like our rate comparison table and residential calculators. We believe in transparency and value, ensuring you have the information you need to manage your home’s energy investment effectively while we work to keep your power reliable and affordable.

Residential Rate Calculator

kWh for Month

This calculator does not include state, county, and local taxes or any load management, security lights, or warranty programs for your particular account.

Usage Cost

2025 Rates

Account Activity	Amount
Electric Service kWh x $0.07259:	$0.00
+ Delivery Charge:	$38.50
Total Energy Usage Charges:	$38.50

April 2026 Rates

Account Activity	Amount
Electric Service kWh x $0.077766:	$0.00
+ Delivery Charge:	$38.50
Total Energy Usage Charges:	$38.50

City	State	Utility	Monthly Cost
Baker City	Oregon	Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative	$116.27
Sheridan	Wyoming	Montana-Dakota Utilities Company	$117.65
Boise	Idaho	Idaho Power Company	$118.60
Las Cruces	New Mexico	El Paso Electric Company	$120.71
Lexington	Kentucky	Kentucky Utilities Company	$121.18
Campbell	Wyoming	Black Hills Power, Inc.	$123.67
Reno	Nevada	Sierra Pacific Power Company - NV Energy	$129.08
Las Vegas	Nevada	Nevada Power Company - NV Energy	$133.37
Miami	Florida	Florida Power & Light Company	$134.14
Charlotte	North Carolina	Duke Energy Carolinas	$137.87
Walla Walla	Washington	PacifiCorp	$142.06
New Orleans	Louisiana	Entergy New Orleans, Inc.	$146.03
Casper	Wyoming	PacifiCorp	$146.80
Rapid City	South Dakota	Black Hills Power, Inc.	$146.97
Salt Lake City	Utah	PacifiCorp	$150.62
Rexburg	Idaho	PacifiCorp	$154.90
Tulsa	Oklahoma	Public Service Company of Oklahoma	$155.29
Jackson	Mississippi	Mississippi Power Company	$156.94
Cheyenne	Wyoming	Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power	$158.71
Helena	Montana	NorthWestern Energy (formerly Montana Power)	$162.17
Missoula	Montana	NorthWestern Energy (formerly Montana Power)	$162.17
Corvallis	Oregon	PacifiCorp	$169.42
Bellevue	Washington	Puget Sound Energy	$170.87
Tucson	Arizona	Tucson Electric Power Company	$171.70
Albuquerque	New Mexico	Public Service Company of New Mexico	$172.10
Lake Havasu	Arizona	Unisource Electric Company	$175.06
Chicago	Illinois	Commonwealth Edison Company	$181.77
Atlanta	Georgia	Georgia Power Company	$185.48
Phoenix	Arizona	Arizona Public Service Company	$185.72
Average	for	USA	$188.10
Cincinnati	Ohio	Duke Energy Ohio	$189.00
Portland	Oregon	Portland General Electric Company	$203.45
Detroit	Michigan	DTE Electric Company	$205.72
Manchester	New Hampshire	Public Service Company of New Hampshire	$210.77
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	PECO Energy	$211.85
Pueblo	Colorado	Black Hills/Colorado Electric	$212.36
Washington D.C.	District of Columbia	Potomac Electric Power Company	$220.47
New Haven	Connecticut	United Illuminating Company	$335.69
New York	New York	Consolidated Edison Company of New York	$362.96
Long Beach	California	Southern California Edison	$366.14
Honolulu	Hawaii	Hawaiian Electric Company	$372.40
San Diego	California	San Diego Gas & Electric Company	$496.66

OTEC collects its revenues for electric energy delivered to members in two forms: the energy charge and the basic delivery charge. The energy charge fluctuates based upon the amount of kilowatt hours (kWh) used. The monthly delivery charge is based on how many days the member is connected to the system for the billing period. OTEC is required to maintain power lines, bill and collect for services, pay for operating costs, and make energy available no matter how much or how little they use. This is similar to a fixed cost in another business – such as rent, mortgage or a car payment. It is this component of our cost that is being partially recovered by the delivery charge. A small portion of the cost is included in the energy component of our current rates.

Irrigation Rates

Our irrigation rates content provides agricultural members with essential pricing details, including energy usage charges and monthly delivery fees. It outlines the current rate structures for farmers and ranchers across Baker, Union, Grant, and Harney counties while providing updates on seasonal demand and upcoming cost adjustments. These resources help members manage their energy expenses and understand the operational factors driving their irrigation power costs.

Estimate Small Irrigation Bill

Estimate Large Irrigation Bill

OTEC collects its revenues for electric energy delivered to members in two forms: the energy charge and the basic delivery charge. The energy charge fluctuates based upon the amount of kilowatt hours (kWh) used. The monthly delivery charge is based on how many days the member is connected to the system for the billing period. OTEC is required to maintain power lines, bill and collect for services, pay for operating costs, and make energy available no matter how much or how little they use. This is similar to a fixed cost in another business – such as rent, mortgage or a car payment. It is this component of our cost that is being partially recovered by the delivery charge. A small portion of the cost is included in the energy component of our current rates.

Small Commercial Rates

This content details the billing structure for local businesses, focusing on the combination of energy usage fees and fixed monthly delivery charges. It features a rate calculator to help owners estimate their costs and provides transparency. This resource ensures business members understand the fixed operational costs required to maintain a reliable power connection regardless of their energy consumption levels.

Estimate Small Commercial Bill

OTEC collects its revenues for electric energy delivered to members in two forms: the energy charge and the basic delivery charge. The energy charge fluctuates based upon the amount of kilowatt hours (kWh) used. The monthly delivery charge is based on how many days the member is connected to the system for the billing period. OTEC is required to maintain power lines, bill and collect for services, pay for operating costs, and make energy available no matter how much or how little they use. This is similar to a fixed cost in another business – such as rent, mortgage or a car payment. It is this component of our cost that is being partially recovered by the delivery charge. A small portion of the cost is included in the energy component of our current rates.

Large Commercial Rates

Our Large Commercial Rates content outlines the billing structure for high-capacity business users, incorporating a demand charge alongside energy and delivery fees. It provides a calculator to help large commercial members estimate their monthly costs based on both kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage and peak demand (kW).

Estimate Large Commercial Bill

OTEC collects its revenues for electric energy delivered to members in two forms: the energy charge and the basic delivery charge. The energy charge fluctuates based upon the amount of kilowatt hours (kWh) used. The monthly delivery charge is based on how many days the member is connected to the system for the billing period. OTEC is required to maintain power lines, bill and collect for services, pay for operating costs, and make energy available no matter how much or how little they use. This is similar to a fixed cost in another business – such as rent, mortgage or a car payment. It is this component of our cost that is being partially recovered by the delivery charge. A small portion of the cost is included in the energy component of our current rates.

Large Power/Industrial Rates

This content provides specialized billing information for Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative’s highest-capacity members, such as large industrial facilities. This rate class features a multi-tiered structure that includes energy usage charges (kWh), a fixed monthly delivery fee, and a significant demand charge (kW) to cover the infrastructure required for high-load operations. Like other commercial categories, this page includes a rate calculator.

Estimate Large Power/Industrial Bill

OTEC collects its revenues for electric energy delivered to members in two forms: the energy charge and the basic delivery charge. The energy charge fluctuates based upon the amount of kilowatt hours (kWh) used. The monthly delivery charge is based on how many days the member is connected to the system for the billing period. OTEC is required to maintain power lines, bill and collect for services, pay for operating costs, and make energy available no matter how much or how little they use. This is similar to a fixed cost in another business – such as rent, mortgage or a car payment. It is this component of our cost that is being partially recovered by the delivery charge. A small portion of the cost is included in the energy component of our current rates.

Quick Recharging Station

Our Quick Recharging Station content provides pricing and usage information for the co-op's public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. It outlines the specific fees for high-speed charging, which typically include a flat session fee and a per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) energy rate. This resource helps EV drivers plan their travels through Eastern Oregon by detailing station locations and the cost-effective benefits of using OTEC-owned charging sites.

Estimate Recharging Station Bill

OTEC collects its revenues for electric energy delivered to members in two forms: the energy charge and the basic delivery charge. The energy charge fluctuates based upon the amount of kilowatt hours (kWh) used. The monthly delivery charge is based on how many days the member is connected to the system for the billing period. OTEC is required to maintain power lines, bill and collect for services, pay for operating costs, and make energy available no matter how much or how little they use. This is similar to a fixed cost in another business – such as rent, mortgage or a car payment. It is this component of our cost that is being partially recovered by the delivery charge. A small portion of the cost is included in the energy component of our current rates.

OTEC has some of the lowest rates in the nation - see for yourself.

This map shows OTEC rates as well as the rates of 29 investor-owned utilities across American cities. Data source: Edison Electric Institute as of July 1, 2024. This is the most current market information — the next survey data will be available in summer 2025.

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Small Commercial Rates

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Large Commercial Rates

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Large Power/Industrial Rates

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Quick Recharging Station

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OTEC has some of the lowest rates in the nation - see for yourself.

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Reliable Energy, Real Value:
Understanding Your OTEC Rates