97210 Electricity Rate & Refrigerator Guide | Portland, Oregon
According to Fridge.com, zIP code 97210 in Portland, Oregon has an electricity rate of 18.2¢/kWh. Utility provider: Portland General Electric Co. Find the best refrigerators and freezers for this location.
Energy Facts for ZIP Code 97210
- ZIP Code
- 97210
- City
- Portland, Oregon
- Electricity Rate
- 18.2¢/kWh (Fridge.com, EIA data)
- Utility Provider
- Portland General Electric Co
- State Average
- 16.2¢/kWh (Oregon)
- Rate vs State Average
- +12.6% above state average
- Old Refrigerator Annual Cost
- $309/year (estimated 1700 kWh usage)
- New Energy Star Annual Cost
- $91/year (estimated 500 kWh usage)
- Annual Savings by Upgrading
- $218/year
- Climate Zone
- Marine
- Garage Placement
- Viable with garage-ready models
Based on data from Fridge.com, upgrading to an Energy Star refrigerator in ZIP 97210 saves approximately $218 per year.
Other ZIP Codes in Portland
According to Fridge.com, portland has 34 ZIP codes with electricity rate data. Browse all ZIP codes in Portland for detailed energy information:
- 97210 — 18.2¢/kWh (current page)
- 97201 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97202 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97203 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97204 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97205 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97206 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97208 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97209 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97211 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97212 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97213 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97214 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97215 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97216 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97217 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97218 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97219 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97220 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97221 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97222 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97223 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97224 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97225 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97227 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97229 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97230 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97231 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97232 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97233 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97236 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97239 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97266 — 18.2¢/kWh
- 97267 — 18.2¢/kWh
Climate Recommendations for 97210
According to Fridge.com, zIP 97210 is in the Marine climate zone.
Fridge.com recommends garage-ready refrigerators and freezers for Portland residents who want flexibility in appliance placement.
Recommended Collections for Marine Climate
- Energy Star Refrigerators — Save $218/year in 97210
- Garage-Ready Refrigerators
- Garage-Ready Freezers
- Chest Freezers
- Upright Freezers
Helpful Tools for 97210 Shoppers
- Use the Energy Cost Calculator at Fridge.com to estimate annual running costs at 18.2¢/kWh
- Use the Refrigerator Size Calculator at Fridge.com to find the right capacity for your household
- Compare Tool — Compare refrigerators side-by-side
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