Category Archives: Public Utility Commission (PUC)

Governor, Oregon officials hold wildfire briefing, expect average early season, above-average later in Eastern Oregon

The Office of Governor Tina Kotek and state agency leaders who manage wildfires and conflagrations provided a briefing Wednesday as the 2024 wildfire season approaches, including steps Oregonians should take to prepare. “Wildfires will forever impact our state and our nation. The threats will continue to grow as we grapple with hotter, drier conditions due […]
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Oregon utility regulator, renominated by Kotek, on rising rates, wildfire risk

Gov. Tina Kotek has nominated Letha Tawney for another four-year term on the state panel that sets rules and rates — fraught subjects recently — for investor-owned gas and electric utilities. Tawney has served on the Oregon Public Utility Commission since 2018, giving the three-person PUC an extended core with Chair Megan Decker, whose tenure […]
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Oregon utilities promote wildfire season awareness by issuing advisory to prepare now

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC), Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power encourage Oregonians to prepare for wildfire season. “Everyone has a part to play this summer in keeping our communities safe,” the PUC and utility companies state in a release. Source: Oregon utilities promote wildfire season awareness by issuing advisory to prepare […]
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Utilities in Oregon Advise to Prepare Now for Wildfires

The state requires investor-owned utilities to submit annual plans that provide a comprehensive overview of each utility’s strategies for mitigating wildfire risk and keeping customers and communities safe. The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC), Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power encourage Oregonians to prepare for wildfire season. “Everyone has a part to play […]
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Demand for electricity in Northwest projected to grow 30% in decade, triple previous estimates

Electricity demand in the Northwest is expected to grow more than 30% in the next decade, or about 5% more than estimated last year and triple the prediction three years ago, industry experts said in a new report. Large data centers, an increase in high-tech manufacturing and growing electrification in homes, buildings and transportation are […]
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Editorial: Comment on Pacific Power’s 21% rate increase | Opinion |

A typical family using 950 kilowatt hours a month may see their power bill increase by $30 if Pacific Power’s proposed rate hike is approved. Residential customers with average usage may see their bill climb by about 21%. If you are a Pacific Power customer, you may want to comment on its proposed rate increase. […]
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PGE rate hikes: Oregon regulators say they can’t dismiss increase request

The Oregon Public Utility Commission declined to dismiss Portland General Electric’s newest rate increase proposal, rejecting a motion filed by a state nonprofit group that advocates for utility customers. The decision Thursday means PGE’s proposed 7.5% increase will go through the regular lengthy rate-setting process. Request full-text (for State Agency patrons only) Source: PGE rate […]
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Public comment period open for Pacific Power’s rate hikes

In February, Pacific Power proposed double-digit rate hikes that would begin next year. Now, the Oregon Public Utility Commission wants to hear what the public thinks about the proposal. According to a news release from the commission, the rate hikes include: • 21.6% increase for residential users • 22.4% for small commercial users Source: Public […]
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PUC SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON UTILITY’S PROPOSED RATE INCREASE

The Oregon Public Utility Commission is seeking public comment on Pacific Power’s proposed rate increase. An OPUC release said a virtual event will be held on Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., providing the opportunity to speak directly with commissioners about the proposal. Customers may also submit comments in writing or by phone […]
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PGE rate hikes: Oregon regulators say they can’t dismiss increase request

The Oregon Public Utility Commission declined to dismiss Portland General Electric’s newest rate increase proposal, rejecting a motion filed by a state nonprofit group that advocates for utility customers. Click here to access this premium story (State Employees) Source: PGE rate hikes: Oregon regulators say they can’t dismiss increase request – oregonlive.com