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Combined Decisions Result In A Rate Increase For PacifiCorp Customers Effective April 1 - 03/31/26

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers that take effect April 1, 2026. The changes reflect the outcome of PacifiCorp’s annual power cost adjustment (true-up for 2024), which was resolved through an agreement among PUC staff, PacifiCorp, and consumer advocates. They also incorporate several additional filings that either increase or decrease customer rates, with the net effect being an overall increase.

Residential Customer Impact

The combined effect of the power cost adjustment and other routine filings is expected to increase the typical residential customer’s monthly bill by about $5.64 or 4.1%. Actual impacts will vary based on individual energy usage.

 

Residential rate changes were delayed until April 1 under House Bill (HB) 3179, the FAIR Act, which prevents residential rate increases during the winter heating season (Nov. 1-March 31) to help reduce customer cost impacts.

Reasons for the Adjustment

The overall change reflects updated actual costs for fuel, purchased power, wholesale market sales, and other power cost expenses for 2024 compared with the forecasted costs for that year. Several routine accounting and tax-related updates also contributed to the final outcome, with some filings resulting in a small rate decrease for customers and others resulting in modest increases. In addition, the adjustment incorporates the cost of two wind farms, which serve to displace more expensive power, as well as updated funding levels to support the Energy Trust of Oregon’s energy-efficiency programs.

 

“Our role is to ensure utility rates reflect the real costs of delivering power safely and reliably,” said Commission Chair Letha Tawney. “As fuel prices, wholesale market conditions, and renewable energy costs shift, we must update rates so they accurately reflect the cost of efficiently maintaining the service customers depend on every day. These adjustments also ensure continued investment in clean energy and energy-efficiency programs that benefit Oregon families.”

Manage Energy Use and Bills
 

  • Explore rebates and energy-saving tips through the Energy Trust of Oregon.
  • Learn about bill payment assistance, support for past-due balances, utility discount programs, weatherization services, or the Equal Pay Program that spreads energy costs evenly throughout the year by calling Pacific Power at 888-221-7070 or visit PacifiCorp’s website.
  • Reach out to local Community Action agencies to find out what other support is available.

 

Pacific Power serves more than 650,000 customers in Oregon.

 

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Combined Decisions Result In A Rate Increase For PacifiCorp Customers Effective April 1 - 03/31/26

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers that take effect April 1, 2026. The changes reflect the outcome of PacifiCorp’s annual power cost adjustment (true-up for 2024), which was resolved through an agreement among PUC staff, PacifiCorp, and consumer advocates. They also incorporate several additional filings that either increase or decrease customer rates, with the net effect being an overall increase.

Residential Customer Impact

The combined effect of the power cost adjustment and other routine filings is expected to increase the typical residential customer’s monthly bill by about $5.64 or 4.1%. Actual impacts will vary based on individual energy usage.

 

Residential rate changes were delayed until April 1 under House Bill (HB) 3179, the FAIR Act, which prevents residential rate increases during the winter heating season (Nov. 1-March 31) to help reduce customer cost impacts.

Reasons for the Adjustment

The overall change reflects updated actual costs for fuel, purchased power, wholesale market sales, and other power cost expenses for 2024 compared with the forecasted costs for that year. Several routine accounting and tax-related updates also contributed to the final outcome, with some filings resulting in a small rate decrease for customers and others resulting in modest increases. In addition, the adjustment incorporates the cost of two wind farms, which serve to displace more expensive power, as well as updated funding levels to support the Energy Trust of Oregon’s energy-efficiency programs.

 

“Our role is to ensure utility rates reflect the real costs of delivering power safely and reliably,” said Commission Chair Letha Tawney. “As fuel prices, wholesale market conditions, and renewable energy costs shift, we must update rates so they accurately reflect the cost of efficiently maintaining the service customers depend on every day. These adjustments also ensure continued investment in clean energy and energy-efficiency programs that benefit Oregon families.”

Manage Energy Use and Bills
 

  • Explore rebates and energy-saving tips through the Energy Trust of Oregon.
  • Learn about bill payment assistance, support for past-due balances, utility discount programs, weatherization services, or the Equal Pay Program that spreads energy costs evenly throughout the year by calling Pacific Power at 888-221-7070 or visit PacifiCorp’s website.
  • Reach out to local Community Action agencies to find out what other support is available.

 

Pacific Power serves more than 650,000 customers in Oregon.

 

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Combined Decisions Result In Higher Rates For PGE Customers Starting April 1 - 03/31/26

Salem, OR – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved rate adjustments for Portland General Electric (PGE) residential customers that take effect April 1, 2026. The changes reflect the combined outcome of PGE’s annual power cost update, which was resolved through an all-party agreement among PUC staff, PGE, and consumer advocates. They also incorporate several additional rate-related filings that either increase or decrease customer rates, resulting in a combined net increase for residential customers.

Residential Customer Impact

The combined impact of the annual power cost adjustment and other rate-related filings is expected to increase the typical residential customer’s monthly bill by about $7.97 or 5%. Actual impacts will vary based on individual energy usage.

 

Residential rate changes were delayed until April 1 under House Bill (HB) 3179, the FAIR Act, which prevents residential rate increases during the winter heating season (Nov. 1-March 31) to help reduce customer cost impacts.

Reasons for the Adjustment

The overall change reflects updated forecasts for fuel and purchased power costs, recovery of approved storm-related expenses, and investments in the electric distribution system. It also incorporates adjustments related to low-income energy assistance programs, federal hydropower benefits, battery storage resources, demand flexibility, transportation electrification programs, community solar, and wildfire mitigation.

“Our responsibility is to ensure the lights stay on and service remains safe and reliable,” said Commission Chair Letha Tawney. “As climate change places new and growing pressures on the grid, the Commission carefully evaluates utility spending that supports system hardening and long-term resilience. These adjustments help ensure utilities can maintain the service their customers depend on every day.”

 

                                                                                                                   

Resources for PGE Customers
 

  • Explore rebates and energy-saving tips through the Energy Trust of Oregon.
  • PGE provides free tools such as dashboards, rebates and incentives for energy efficiency, and programs including Smart Thermostat, Time of Day, EV Smart Charging, Peak Time Rebates and Equal Pay.
  • PGE’s Income-Qualified Bill Discount Program (IQBD) and other assistance resources are available for customers in need of support.

 

More information is available at portlandgeneral.com/save-money or by calling 503-228-6322.

 

PGE serves nearly 850,000 residential customers in Oregon.

 

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Combined Decisions Result In Higher Rates For PGE Customers Starting April 1 - 03/31/26

Salem, OR – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved rate adjustments for Portland General Electric (PGE) residential customers that take effect April 1, 2026. The changes reflect the combined outcome of PGE’s annual power cost update, which was resolved through an all-party agreement among PUC staff, PGE, and consumer advocates. They also incorporate several additional rate-related filings that either increase or decrease customer rates, resulting in a combined net increase for residential customers.

Residential Customer Impact

The combined impact of the annual power cost adjustment and other rate-related filings is expected to increase the typical residential customer’s monthly bill by about $7.97 or 5%. Actual impacts will vary based on individual energy usage.

 

Residential rate changes were delayed until April 1 under House Bill (HB) 3179, the FAIR Act, which prevents residential rate increases during the winter heating season (Nov. 1-March 31) to help reduce customer cost impacts.

Reasons for the Adjustment

The overall change reflects updated forecasts for fuel and purchased power costs, recovery of approved storm-related expenses, and investments in the electric distribution system. It also incorporates adjustments related to low-income energy assistance programs, federal hydropower benefits, battery storage resources, demand flexibility, transportation electrification programs, community solar, and wildfire mitigation.

“Our responsibility is to ensure the lights stay on and service remains safe and reliable,” said Commission Chair Letha Tawney. “As climate change places new and growing pressures on the grid, the Commission carefully evaluates utility spending that supports system hardening and long-term resilience. These adjustments help ensure utilities can maintain the service their customers depend on every day.”

 

                                                                                                                   

Resources for PGE Customers
 

  • Explore rebates and energy-saving tips through the Energy Trust of Oregon.
  • PGE provides free tools such as dashboards, rebates and incentives for energy efficiency, and programs including Smart Thermostat, Time of Day, EV Smart Charging, Peak Time Rebates and Equal Pay.
  • PGE’s Income-Qualified Bill Discount Program (IQBD) and other assistance resources are available for customers in need of support.

 

More information is available at portlandgeneral.com/save-money or by calling 503-228-6322.

 

PGE serves nearly 850,000 residential customers in Oregon.

 

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PUC ASKING CASCADE NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ONLINE, BY PHONE, OR BY MAIL - 03/04/26

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is inviting Cascade Natural Gas customers and community members to share their input on the company’s proposal to increase customer rates. Anyone who wishes to comment can do so through several accessible options.

 

“Public input is essential to our decision-making process,” said Letha Tawney, PUC Chair. “We want every Cascade Natural Gas customer to have a clear and convenient way to share their perspective on this rate proposal.”

 

How to Submit Comments

Comments are accepted through June 15, 2026:

Oregon Public Utility Commission
Attn: AHD – UG 525  
PO Box 1088
Salem OR 97308-1088

About the Proposed Rate Increase

Cascade Natural Gas filed a request with the PUC to increase the amount of money it collects from customers by $16.4 million or 15.82 percent. If approved, a typical residential customer using an average 59 therms of natural gas per month would see an estimated monthly bill increase of about $11.07, from $63.63 to $74.70 per month. Actual bill impacts will vary based on customer type (residential, commercial or industrial), usage, and rate category.

 

Cascade Natural Gas reports the additional revenue would support system safety and reliability improvements, along with rising operations and maintenance costs.

 

This is Cascade Natural Gas’ first general rate case since 2020. The filing is undergoing a nearly year-long review by the PUC, the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, and other stakeholders. Public input is an important part of this process. The PUC Commissioners are expected to make a final decision in October 2026, and any approved rate changes would go into effect October 31, 2026.

 

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PUC ASKING CASCADE NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ONLINE, BY PHONE, OR BY MAIL - 03/04/26

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is inviting Cascade Natural Gas customers and community members to share their input on the company’s proposal to increase customer rates. Anyone who wishes to comment can do so through several accessible options.

 

“Public input is essential to our decision-making process,” said Letha Tawney, PUC Chair. “We want every Cascade Natural Gas customer to have a clear and convenient way to share their perspective on this rate proposal.”

 

How to Submit Comments

Comments are accepted through June 15, 2026:

Oregon Public Utility Commission
Attn: AHD – UG 525  
PO Box 1088
Salem OR 97308-1088

About the Proposed Rate Increase

Cascade Natural Gas filed a request with the PUC to increase the amount of money it collects from customers by $16.4 million or 15.82 percent. If approved, a typical residential customer using an average 59 therms of natural gas per month would see an estimated monthly bill increase of about $11.07, from $63.63 to $74.70 per month. Actual bill impacts will vary based on customer type (residential, commercial or industrial), usage, and rate category.

 

Cascade Natural Gas reports the additional revenue would support system safety and reliability improvements, along with rising operations and maintenance costs.

 

This is Cascade Natural Gas’ first general rate case since 2020. The filing is undergoing a nearly year-long review by the PUC, the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, and other stakeholders. Public input is an important part of this process. The PUC Commissioners are expected to make a final decision in October 2026, and any approved rate changes would go into effect October 31, 2026.

 

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