Portland General Electric (PGE) Rate Selection Guide
Portland General Electric is Oregon's largest investor-owned electric utility, serving about 943,000 customers across northwest Oregon. PGE is rate-regulated by the Oregon PUC, but offers a Direct Access program letting large nonresidential customers buy power from competitive electricity service suppliers instead of cost-of-service rates.
Portland General Electric (PGE) Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 32 | Commercial | Basic charge + per-kWh (annual cost-of-service) | Small businesses below large-demand thresholds |
| Schedule 38 | Commercial (TOU) | TOU per-kWh + basic charge | Smaller commercial that can shift load |
| Schedule 83 | Commercial | Demand + on/off-peak energy | Large nonresidential 31-200 kW |
| Schedule 85 | Industrial | Basic $560/mo + 6.191/4.691 cents/kWh + demand charges (verified, eff. 1/1/2022) | Large facilities 201-4,000 kW |
| Schedule 89 | Industrial | Demand + energy (annual cost-of-service) | Largest loads over 4,000 kW |
Market Overview
Cost-of-service regulated by OPUC. Bundled rates apply by default. Large nonresidential customers (Schedules 83/85/89) can elect Direct Access (third-party ESS) or PGE market-based/daily pricing during November and Balance-of-Year election windows; otherwise the Cost of Service Option is the default. Annual cost-of-service prices are updated effective January 1.
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Current Rate Schedules
PGE rates are set by the OPUC and updated through an Annual Cost of Service (Annual Update Tariff) effective each January 1. Commercial classes are defined by demand size. The Schedule 85 figures below are verified from PGE's filed tariff sheet (Fourteenth Revision, eff. Jan 1, 2022); confirm the latest annual update for current numbers. Other schedule structures are described qualitatively and should be confirmed in the tariff book and 2026 cost-of-service prices.
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| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 32 - Small Nonresidential | commercial | Small nonresidential basic service customers (small businesses below the larger demand thresholds). | Basic (customer) charge plus per-kWh energy; TOU and EV TOU options available. Specific $ per current annual cost-of-service prices. | See 2026 Annual Cost of Service prices (per kWh + basic charge)+ Generally none at this size; confirm in tariff |
| Schedule 38 - Nonresidential TOU | commercial | Nonresidential time-of-use service for eligible smaller commercial customers. | Time-of-use energy charges (on/off-peak) plus basic charge; EV TOU referenced. Specific $ per current annual prices. | See 2026 Annual Cost of Service prices (TOU per kWh)+ Per tariff; confirm in current schedule |
| Schedule 83 - Large Nonresidential (31-200 kW) | commercial | Large nonresidential customers with demand generally between 31 and 200 kW. | Basic charge, per-kW demand/facility charges, and on/off-peak energy. Eligible for Direct Access and market-based pricing options. Specific $ per current annual prices. | See 2026 Annual Cost of Service prices (demand + on/off-peak energy)+ Per-kW facility and on-peak demand charges apply; see tariff |
| Schedule 85 - Large Nonresidential (201-4,000 kW) | industrial | Large nonresidential customers whose demand has exceeded 200 kW but not 4,000 kW more than once in the prior 13 months, at secondary or primary delivery voltage. | Basic charge + per-kW transmission charge + tiered per-kW distribution (facility capacity) + per-kW on-peak demand + on/off-peak energy + system usage charge. Reactive demand charge applies. Direct Access and Daily (market) pricing options available. | Verified (14th Revision, eff. 1/1/2022, secondary voltage): Basic $560.00/mo; on-peak energy 6.191 cents/kWh, off-peak 4.691 cents/kWh; system usage 0.129 cents/kWh+ Verified (secondary): transmission $0.78/kW on-peak demand; distribution facility capacity $3.17/kW first 200 kW then $1.97/kW; $2.61/kW on-peak demand; reactive demand 50 cents/kVA over 40% of max demand |
| Schedule 89 - Large Nonresidential (over 4,000 kW) | industrial | The largest nonresidential customers, with demand exceeding 4,000 kW. | Basic charge, transmission and distribution per-kW demand/facility charges, on/off-peak energy, and system usage charge, similar in form to Schedule 85 but for the largest loads. Direct Access and market pricing options available. Specific $ per current annual prices. | See 2026 Annual Cost of Service prices and Schedule 89 tariff sheet+ Per-kW transmission, facility, and on-peak demand charges; reactive demand charge; see tariff |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Small Oregon business
Small commercial customer below large-demand thresholds.
Schedule 32 covers small nonresidential basic service; Schedule 38 adds TOU for customers that can shift load.
- Use the customer dashboard to find peak hours
- Consider Schedule 38 TOU if load is shiftable
Mid-large facility (31-200 kW)
Demand-metered large nonresidential customer.
Schedule 83 applies in the 31-200 kW range with per-kW demand charges; manage peaks and evaluate Direct Access.
- Track and shave coincident peak demand
- Evaluate Direct Access during election windows
Large facility (201-4,000 kW)
Large industrial/commercial load on Schedule 85.
Schedule 85 has a ~$560/mo basic charge, on/off-peak energy (6.191/4.691 cents/kWh secondary), and substantial per-kW demand/facility charges; demand management and load shifting matter most.
- Shave on-peak demand to cut $2.61/kW + facility charges
- Shift load off-peak for ~1.5 cents/kWh savings
- Correct power factor to avoid reactive charges
- Evaluate Direct Access / Daily pricing in election windows
Very large facility (over 4,000 kW)
Largest nonresidential loads on Schedule 89.
Schedule 89 is the largest-load class with heavy demand/facility charges; competitive procurement via Direct Access and aggressive demand management drive savings.
- Run a Direct Access vs Cost of Service analysis annually
- Deploy peak-shaving, storage, and on-site generation
- Negotiate ESS supply contracts
Historical Rate Trends
PGE updates prices annually via OPUC cost-of-service filings effective January 1, plus periodic general rate cases. Commercial rates rose in 2025; 2026 annual cost-of-service prices are effective January 1, 2026.
January 1, 2025
January 1, 2025 cost-of-service update raised commercial rates roughly 7.6% on average; Schedules 32, 83, 85, and 89 were among those updated.
+7.6% avg (commercial)January 1, 2026
2026 Annual Cost of Service prices took effect Jan 1, 2026 (effective through Dec 31, 2026).
see filingOverall trend: Upward; annual cost-of-service increases plus general rate cases.
Next expected change: Next annual cost-of-service update effective January 1 (2027 cycle); interim adjustments via rate-case filings.
Cost Optimization Strategies
PGE C&I customers reduce cost mainly by managing demand, shifting load to off-peak, and (for large accounts) evaluating Direct Access or market-based pricing.
Demand and facility charge management
For: Schedules 83, 85, 89
Lower coincident peak kW to cut per-kW on-peak demand and facility-capacity charges that dominate Schedules 83/85/89.
Off-peak load shifting
For: TOU/large nonresidential (Sch 38, 83, 85, 89)
Shift discretionary load to off-peak hours (off-peak energy 4.691 vs 6.191 cents/kWh on Sch 85, secondary).
Direct Access / market pricing evaluation
For: Schedules 83, 85, 89
Large nonresidential customers can elect Direct Access (third-party ESS) or PGE Daily/market pricing during November and Balance-of-Year election windows.
Power factor correction
For: Schedule 85 (and similar large classes)
Keep reactive demand under 40% of max demand to avoid the 50 cents/kVA reactive demand charge on Schedule 85.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does PGE support Green Button or a public data API for commercial customers?▾
No. PGE does not offer Green Button download, Connect My Data, or a documented public third-party API. Hourly/daily usage is viewable in the customer dashboard but cannot be exported natively. Bulk or CSV data is obtained by authorized request to PGE, and an unofficial community Python library exists for development/research only.
How can a consultant get our PGE usage data?▾
Through a manual, authorization-based process: provide written customer authorization and account numbers to PGE Customer Service (503-228-6322) or portlandreporting@pgn.com; PGE returns data in PDF/email/spreadsheet within about 5-10 business days. For buildings, the City of Portland Energy Performance Reporting program delivers aggregated monthly usage with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager auto-upload.
Which rate schedule applies to our commercial facility?▾
It depends on demand: Schedule 32 (small) and Schedule 38 (TOU) for small commercial; Schedule 83 for ~31-200 kW; Schedule 85 for 201-4,000 kW; and Schedule 89 above 4,000 kW. Verified Schedule 85 figures include a ~$560/mo basic charge and 6.191/4.691 cents/kWh on/off-peak energy (eff. 1/1/2022); confirm current numbers in the annual cost-of-service prices.
Can we choose our own power supplier in Oregon?▾
Oregon is a regulated cost-of-service state, but large nonresidential customers (Schedules 83/85/89, demand above ~30 kW) can elect Direct Access to buy generation from a certified Electricity Service Supplier, or take PGE market-based/Daily pricing, during the November and Balance-of-Year election windows. Otherwise the Cost of Service Option is the default. Residential customers stay on bundled regulated rates.
How often do PGE rates change?▾
PGE updates prices annually via OPUC cost-of-service filings effective January 1 (2026 prices are in effect through Dec 31, 2026), plus periodic general rate cases. Commercial rates rose about 7.6% on average on January 1, 2025.
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