Average Utility Costs in Albany, OR

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Albany, OR are about $311.03, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate uses Pacific Power for electric service and then adds the local water, wastewater, and solid waste structure that shapes what households actually budget.

Albany quick take

  • Electric service here follows Oregon's assigned-utility model through Pacific Power, not a retail-choice electricity marketplace.
  • Water and sewer are major parts of the all-in bill here, with wastewater estimated at about $56.00/month.
  • Trash is shown as a clearly labeled baseline estimate where the public service setup is easier to confirm than one simple citywide monthly fee, especially in franchise-hauler markets.
  • Albany is a good example of an Oregon city where the city utility bill covers water, sewer, and stormwater, while electricity and trash are handled through separate outside providers.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$311.03

Estimated average monthly utilities in Albany are ~$311.03 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions). Average water bill estimate: ~$49.00/mo at 5,000 gallons.

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-21
  • Electric $156.04 (50%)
  • Water $49.00 (16%)
  • Sewer $56.00 (18%)
  • Trash $49.99 (16%)

Utilities here are in line with the Oregon city average.

  • In Oregon, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
  • Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Electric

Estimated
Provider
Pacific Power
Base charge
$14.00/mo
Energy rate
$0.1420/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Monthly total
$156.04
pacificpower.net· verified 2026-03-21

Water

Estimated
Provider
City of Albany
Base charge
$22.00/mo
Volumetric rate
$5.40/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Monthly total
$49.00
albanyoregon.gov· verified 2026-03-21

Sewer

Estimated
Method
flat
Monthly total
$56.00
albanyoregon.gov· verified 2026-03-21

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$49.99

The official resolution confirms a 2.4% rate increase effective January 1, 2026 for Republic Services under Albany's exclusive franchise. The specific 35-gallon residential baseline used here reflects the council-approved 2026 rate reporting tied to that resolution.

albanyoregon.gov· verified 2026-03-21

Total estimated monthly utilities

$311.03

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 50% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $14.20.
  • Water increases by about $5.40 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Why we don't cover internet

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. We focus on electric, water, sewer, and trash where rates are more standardized, but we do offer a tool to help you compare internet service providers in your area.

Check available internet service providers in Albany →

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
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FAQ

Because Oregon utility bills often combine local fixed charges, usage charges, and stormwater-style line items in ways that are easy to miss. Showing the full utility picture makes Albany more useful for budgeting and relocation research.
Many Oregon cities use franchised private haulers or address-based service zones for solid waste rather than one universal municipal trash fee. That means the best public comparison number is sometimes a clearly labeled baseline estimate when the city confirms the service structure but not a single simple monthly cart price for every home.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. Our estimates use fixed assumed usage (e.g., 1,000 kWh, 5,000 gal) for comparison. Your home may use more or less.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Albany with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.