Tag Archives: Rate Increases

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

Call to dismiss PGE rate case faces questions from Oregon PUC

The Public Utility Commission appeared skeptical on Tuesday of a bid by Oregon’s ratepayer advocate to get Portland General Electric’s new rate case thrown out before it really gets started. Hearing oral arguments on the request by the Citizens’ Utility Board, the regulators raised questions about the legality of such a move and the signal […]
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NW Natural to take public comment on proposed natural gas hikes: 18% residential increase

he Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is hosting an event on Tuesday to take public comment on NW Natural’s proposed increase to natural gas rates, which include an 18% residential hike and 16.8% small commercial hike. NW Natural filed a request to increase overall revenues by $154.9 million. If approved, NW Natural says residential customers […]
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Oregon PUC staff side with PGE in rate case legal opinion

Oregon utility regulatory staff lawyers cast doubt on a bid by the state’s residential ratepayer advocate to derail a Portland General Electric 2025 rate increase proposal before fuller consideration by the Public Utility Commission. PUC staff said they “did not disagree with sentiments underlying” the Citizens’ Utility Board’s motion to dismiss PGE’s general rate case. […]
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Consumer group asks Oregon regulators to dismiss new PGE rate hike request

A state nonprofit group that advocates for utility customers is asking Oregon regulators to dismiss Portland General Electric’s newest rate increase proposal. In a motion filed Thursday, the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board asked the Public Utility Commission to throw out PGE’s 7.4% increase request. If approved by the commission, the increase would take effect in […]
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Oregon ratepayer group files to kill PGE rate hike bid

In what it called an “unprecedented appeal” to regulators, Oregon’s residential ratepayer advocate on Thursday formally asked the Public Utility Commission to dismiss Portland General Electric’s latest proposed rate increase. PGE late last month requested a 7.4% overall average rate increase in 2025, 7.2% for the residential customers that the Citizens’ Utility Board represents. Request […]
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