Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) in Portland — $11/yr to Run (12.0¢/kWh)

Your electric grill (indoor/outdoor) in Portland costs about $1/month at 12.0¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Portland, OR Electricity Rate

12.0¢/kWh

Utility: Portland General Electric

-8% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.11

0.9 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.90

8 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$11

90 kWh/yr

Lifetime (8yr)

$86

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Monthly Cost Breakdown in Portland

PeriodkWhPortland CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.9$0.11$0.12$-0.01
Weekly6.3$0.76$0.82$-0.06
Monthly7.5$0.90$0.98$-0.08
Quarterly22.5$2.70$2.93$-0.23
Annual90.0$10.79$11.70$-0.91

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Daily

$0.11

Monthly

$0.90

Annual

$11

8-Year

$86

Energy Saving Tips for Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) in Portland

  • Portland has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • Preheat for 10 minutes max
  • Close lid to retain heat
  • Clean grates after each use

Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) Cost in Other Oregon Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Portland
Portland (current)12.0¢$11
Eugene13.5¢$12+$1
Salem13.7¢$12+$2
Gresham10.6¢$10$-1
Hillsboro9.8¢$9$-2
Bend13.0¢$12+$1
Beaverton9.1¢$8$-3
Medford12.4¢$11+$0
Springfield11.6¢$10$-0

Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) Energy Cost FAQ — Portland, OR

Understanding Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) Energy Costs in Portland, OR

In a major metro like Portland, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 0.7 million residents. Running a high-draw appliance like the Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) (1,800W) at Portland's rate of 12.0¢/kWh costs approximately $11 per year — $1 less than the national average of $12.

Rates in Portland are close to the national average, so the Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor)'s annual cost of $11 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 8-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $86.

With a cost of living index of 106, Portland is near the national median. The Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor)'s monthly cost of $0.90 represents a typical share of the average Portland electric bill of $133/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Portland's moderate climate (avg 56.4°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) produces approximately 0.06 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Portland residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Portland.

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