How Electricity is Used

The first step in trimming your energy use is understanding which appliances have the biggest impact on your bill and how much it costs to operate these appliances. Select your *state for a handy illustration:

 

*Based on an average residential rate in Oregon, Washington and California.
Average monthly use for family of four in a 1,500 square-foot home.
Homes differ in usage according to size, climate, construction, insulation and family living habits.
Should not be used to calculate your bill, but rather to identify how energy is used and where you can save energy.

 

 

• Oregon
• Washington
• California