State Comparison

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Energy Electricity Net Generation Megawatt Hours 58,998,568 MWh
Total Nameplate Capacity of Generation Fleet, 2012 14,727 MW
Nameplate Capacity Built Before 1980 8,650 MW
Percent Capacity Built Before 1980 59%
Average Retail Price of Electricity 11.57ยข/kWh
Electricity Generated from Coal 0%
Electricity Generated from Natural Gas 41%
Electricity Generated from Nuclear Energy 0%
Electricity Generated from Hydroelectric 42%
Electricity Generated from Geothermal Energy 0%
Electricity Generated from Petroleum 0%
Electricity Generated from Solar Energy 2%
Electricity Generated from Biomass 1%
Electricity Generated from Wind 14%
Electricity Generated from Other Sources 0%
Name
Tina Kotek
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Assumed Office
2023-01-09
Name
Oregon Public Utilities Commission
Abbreviation
PUC
Year Established
1887
Associated ISO or RTO
None
Regulated Services
["Electricity", "Natural Gas", "Telecommunications", "Water"]
Number of Seats
3
Staff Size
119
Current Commissioner Count
3
Term Length in Years
4 Years
Term Limit
false
Name
Oregon State Legislature
Session Length in Months
5
Session Start Date
2024-02-05
Session End Date
2024-03-10