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Pacific Power Reaches Settlement In Oregon General Rate Case - 10/29/26

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

 

Pacific Power reaches settlement in Oregon General Rate Case
 

PORTLAND, Ore. (October 29, 2026) — Pacific Power reached a settlement with Oregon Public Utility Commission staff and other parties in the company’s 2027 Oregon general rate case.

 

Pending final approval by the Commission, residential customers would see a net average increase of about 0.3% in April 2027 compared with April 2026. Power cost decreases and other price changes in 2026 and early 2027 would almost entirely offset a 9% general rate case increase that would take effect in April 2027. Over the same period, commercial and industrial customers would see a net average decrease of about 6.5%

 

Anticipated rate case and power cost rate changes for residential customers

2022 Power Cost Adjustment Mechanism

May 2026

Decrease of 2.8%

Vegetation Management and Wildfire Mitigation Mechanisms

October 2026

Increase of 0.2%

Energy Assistance Pass-Throughs

October 2026/January 2027

Increase of 1.0%

2027 Transition Adjustment Mechanism (estimated)

January 2027

Decrease of 3.0%

2021, 2023 & 2024 Power Cost Adjustment Mechanisms

April 2027

Decrease of 4.2%

2027 General Rate Case

April 2027

Increase of 9.0%

Washington service area transfer

20271

Increase of 0.1%

TOTAL

 

Net increase of 0.3%

 

 

"We know any increase is difficult, and affordability guides every decision we make," said Rick Link, senior vice president of regulation and planning. "We've worked hard to keep our overall cost increases below inflation and well below the increases customers are seeing for other essentials. This collaborative agreement reflects the real costs of providing safe, reliable electricity and supports critical investments in the grid."

 

The settlement reflects higher costs for poles, wires and other equipment, rising wildfire insurance costs and completed infrastructure projects. If approved, new rates would take effect April 5, 2027.

 

Customers who need help with their bills can apply for the Level-Based Income-Qualified Discount at PacificPower.net/LID. Depending on income, the program lowers bills by 20% to 80%. Bill support, budget billing and energy-efficiency rebates are also available. Learn more at PacificPower.net/OregonRateProposal or call 1-888-221-7070.

 

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About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.

Pacific Power Reaches Settlement In Oregon General Rate Case - 10/29/26

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

 

Pacific Power reaches settlement in Oregon General Rate Case
 

PORTLAND, Ore. (October 29, 2026) — Pacific Power reached a settlement with Oregon Public Utility Commission staff and other parties in the company’s 2027 Oregon general rate case.

 

Pending final approval by the Commission, residential customers would see a net average increase of about 0.3% in April 2027 compared with April 2026. Power cost decreases and other price changes in 2026 and early 2027 would almost entirely offset a 9% general rate case increase that would take effect in April 2027. Over the same period, commercial and industrial customers would see a net average decrease of about 6.5%

 

Anticipated rate case and power cost rate changes for residential customers

2022 Power Cost Adjustment Mechanism

May 2026

Decrease of 2.8%

Vegetation Management and Wildfire Mitigation Mechanisms

October 2026

Increase of 0.2%

Energy Assistance Pass-Throughs

October 2026/January 2027

Increase of 1.0%

2027 Transition Adjustment Mechanism (estimated)

January 2027

Decrease of 3.0%

2021, 2023 & 2024 Power Cost Adjustment Mechanisms

April 2027

Decrease of 4.2%

2027 General Rate Case

April 2027

Increase of 9.0%

Washington service area transfer

20271

Increase of 0.1%

TOTAL

 

Net increase of 0.3%

 

 

"We know any increase is difficult, and affordability guides every decision we make," said Rick Link, senior vice president of regulation and planning. "We've worked hard to keep our overall cost increases below inflation and well below the increases customers are seeing for other essentials. This collaborative agreement reflects the real costs of providing safe, reliable electricity and supports critical investments in the grid."

 

The settlement reflects higher costs for poles, wires and other equipment, rising wildfire insurance costs and completed infrastructure projects. If approved, new rates would take effect April 5, 2027.

 

Customers who need help with their bills can apply for the Level-Based Income-Qualified Discount at PacificPower.net/LID. Depending on income, the program lowers bills by 20% to 80%. Bill support, budget billing and energy-efficiency rebates are also available. Learn more at PacificPower.net/OregonRateProposal or call 1-888-221-7070.

 

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About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.

Pacific Power Earns 2026 AEIC Achievement Award For Using AI-powered Insights To Connect More Oregon Customers With Bill Assistance - 10/27/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Pacific Power earns 2026 AEIC Achievement Award for using AI-powered insights to connect more Oregon customers with bill assistance

 
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 27, 2026) — Pacific Power has earned a 2026 Achievement Award from the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies for using AI-powered analysis to help identify Oregon customers who may qualify for bill assistance. The effort contributed to about 9,000 additional enrollments in the company’s Oregon Low-Income Discount program.

 

The award recognized Pacific Power’s data-driven approach to connecting customers facing financial challenges with assistance.

 

Using Bidgely’s UtilityAI-powered Analytics Workbench, Pacific Power reviewed census information, customer data, household energy use and communication preferences, identifying about 37,000 additional households that may be eligible. The analysis helped the company focus its outreach on those customers. The Low-Income Discount program offers bill discounts between 20% to 80% for customers at or below 60% of state median income, adjusted for household size.

 

The AI-powered analysis was used to inform customer outreach, not to determine eligibility. Customers chose whether to apply, and applications continued through the program’s established process. Customer information remained protected and was handled under Pacific Power’s existing privacy policies.

 

Between 2025 and 2026, enrollment in the Low-Income Discount program grew from about 69,000 to 78,000 customers. Awareness of Pacific Power’s assistance programs rose 10% in the J.D. Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study, while satisfaction among program participants held steady at about 90%.

 

“Affordability begins with making sure customers know what help is available and how to get it,” said James Owen, vice president of customer experience and innovation at Pacific Power. “Reaching the right customers with the right message is a prudent use of our outreach resources, and it means more Oregon families are receiving savings they already qualify for.”

 

Campaign results also helped Pacific Power identify potential barriers in the application process. When the company found that some customers started but did not complete an application, it updated its outreach messages to remind applicants to have their account number and income information available before beginning.

 

“Technology is most valuable when it helps solve a real customer problem,” said Barbara Modey, customer satisfaction market research manager. “The data showed us not only who to reach, but where customers were getting stuck. That let us adjust our messages so more customers could finish their applications.”

 

Oregon customers can learn more about the Low-Income Discount program and other bill assistance options, and apply online, at PacificPower.net/Assistance or by calling 1-888-221-7070.

 

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About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net. 

Pacific Power Earns 2026 AEIC Achievement Award For Using AI-powered Insights To Connect More Oregon Customers With Bill Assistance - 10/27/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Pacific Power earns 2026 AEIC Achievement Award for using AI-powered insights to connect more Oregon customers with bill assistance

 
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 27, 2026) — Pacific Power has earned a 2026 Achievement Award from the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies for using AI-powered analysis to help identify Oregon customers who may qualify for bill assistance. The effort contributed to about 9,000 additional enrollments in the company’s Oregon Low-Income Discount program.

 

The award recognized Pacific Power’s data-driven approach to connecting customers facing financial challenges with assistance.

 

Using Bidgely’s UtilityAI-powered Analytics Workbench, Pacific Power reviewed census information, customer data, household energy use and communication preferences, identifying about 37,000 additional households that may be eligible. The analysis helped the company focus its outreach on those customers. The Low-Income Discount program offers bill discounts between 20% to 80% for customers at or below 60% of state median income, adjusted for household size.

 

The AI-powered analysis was used to inform customer outreach, not to determine eligibility. Customers chose whether to apply, and applications continued through the program’s established process. Customer information remained protected and was handled under Pacific Power’s existing privacy policies.

 

Between 2025 and 2026, enrollment in the Low-Income Discount program grew from about 69,000 to 78,000 customers. Awareness of Pacific Power’s assistance programs rose 10% in the J.D. Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study, while satisfaction among program participants held steady at about 90%.

 

“Affordability begins with making sure customers know what help is available and how to get it,” said James Owen, vice president of customer experience and innovation at Pacific Power. “Reaching the right customers with the right message is a prudent use of our outreach resources, and it means more Oregon families are receiving savings they already qualify for.”

 

Campaign results also helped Pacific Power identify potential barriers in the application process. When the company found that some customers started but did not complete an application, it updated its outreach messages to remind applicants to have their account number and income information available before beginning.

 

“Technology is most valuable when it helps solve a real customer problem,” said Barbara Modey, customer satisfaction market research manager. “The data showed us not only who to reach, but where customers were getting stuck. That let us adjust our messages so more customers could finish their applications.”

 

Oregon customers can learn more about the Low-Income Discount program and other bill assistance options, and apply online, at PacificPower.net/Assistance or by calling 1-888-221-7070.

 

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About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net. 

Speelyai Bay Park To Close Due To Low Water Levels, Seawall Replacement - 10/22/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Speelyai Bay Park to close due to low water levels, seawall replacement


ARIEL, Wash. (October 22, 2026) — Due to dry conditions and low water levels, the Speelyai Bay Park boat launch will be closing beginning Monday, October 26. The picnic area at Speelyai Bay Park was closed on October 8 to begin construction to replace the seawall. With the picnic area closed through April 2027 and the boat ramp closed due to low water, Speelyai Bay Park will be completely closed beginning Monday, October 26 until further notice.

 

Each fall, PacifiCorp is required to maintain certain water flows downstream of Merwin Dam to support spawning salmon. To meet the flow requirements under the current conditions, supplemental water must come from PacifiCorp’s project reservoirs. As a result, the Merwin reservoir will be drawn down below boat ramp operational levels. PacifiCorp expects that once seasonal rain significantly increases inflows to the reservoirs, reservoir elevations will allow the reopening of Speelyai Bay Park and boat ramp.

 

Unfortunately, if dry conditions continue to persist, other recreation impacts may be observed at Yale Park. For updates, please visit our Washington website.

 

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About PacifiCorp

 

PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electrical providers in the United States, serving two million customers. The company operates as Rocky Mountain Power in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming and as Pacific Power in California, Oregon and Washington. PacifiCorp provides safe and reliable service through a vast, integrated system of generation and transmission that connects communities as the largest regulated utility owner of wind power in the West. For more information, visit PacifiCorp.com.

Speelyai Bay Park To Close Due To Low Water Levels, Seawall Replacement - 10/22/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Speelyai Bay Park to close due to low water levels, seawall replacement


ARIEL, Wash. (October 22, 2026) — Due to dry conditions and low water levels, the Speelyai Bay Park boat launch will be closing beginning Monday, October 26. The picnic area at Speelyai Bay Park was closed on October 8 to begin construction to replace the seawall. With the picnic area closed through April 2027 and the boat ramp closed due to low water, Speelyai Bay Park will be completely closed beginning Monday, October 26 until further notice.

 

Each fall, PacifiCorp is required to maintain certain water flows downstream of Merwin Dam to support spawning salmon. To meet the flow requirements under the current conditions, supplemental water must come from PacifiCorp’s project reservoirs. As a result, the Merwin reservoir will be drawn down below boat ramp operational levels. PacifiCorp expects that once seasonal rain significantly increases inflows to the reservoirs, reservoir elevations will allow the reopening of Speelyai Bay Park and boat ramp.

 

Unfortunately, if dry conditions continue to persist, other recreation impacts may be observed at Yale Park. For updates, please visit our Washington website.

 

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About PacifiCorp

 

PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electrical providers in the United States, serving two million customers. The company operates as Rocky Mountain Power in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming and as Pacific Power in California, Oregon and Washington. PacifiCorp provides safe and reliable service through a vast, integrated system of generation and transmission that connects communities as the largest regulated utility owner of wind power in the West. For more information, visit PacifiCorp.com.

Give Local, Give Twice: Pacific Power Doubles Donations To Oregon Energy Fund - 10/05/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Give local, give twice: Pacific Power doubles donations to Oregon Energy Fund 
Pacific Power will match customers' contributions 1-for-1, up to $72,000

 
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 5, 2026) — Pacific Power customers have a simple way to make a real difference close to home, and this year their gifts go twice as far. Pacific Power will match donations to the Oregon Energy Fund 1-for-1, up to $72,000, helping local families keep their homes powered and their budgets on track. 

 

How to give:

  • By mail: If you get a paper bill, look for an Oregon Energy Fund envelope in your October bill.

  • Monthly on your bill: Sign up for the fixed donation program at PacificPower.net/Donate and give any amount, starting at $1 per month. Pacific Power matches these donations 1-for-1, too.

  • Online or by phone: Visit PacificPower.net/Donate or call 1-888-221-7070.

 

Donations may be tax-deductible and go directly to the Oregon Energy Fund, which confirms eligibility and distributes the funds. Every dollar stays in the donor's home county, supporting neighbors in their own community.

 

"When neighbors give, families across Oregon can focus on what matters most: putting food on the table, staying in their homes and caring for their kids," said Brian Allbritton, executive director of the Oregon Energy Fund. "Pacific Power's matching gift doubles that generosity, and its commitment to household stability reflects the compassion and collaboration that make our communities strong."

 

The generosity of Pacific Power, its customers and employees helped 2,601 Oregonians pay their energy bills last year, including 411 seniors, 418 people with disabilities and 869 children.

 

Pacific Power is also here to help customers directly. Anyone who wants support managing their bill can call 1-888-221-7070. Pacific Power representatives can set up a payment plan that fits their needs and connect them with local agencies that offer additional help.

 

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About Oregon Energy Fund 

 

Oregon Energy Fund is Oregon’s leading energy assistance nonprofit. Since 1989, OEF has helped more than 350,000 people pay their monthly energy bills in times of financial crisis. By connecting those in need with energy assistance services, OEF's programs provide a basic need that helps prevent hunger, debt, illness and homelessness, and gives our neighbors the support they need to lead healthy and productive lives.  

 

About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with more than 2 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

Give Local, Give Twice: Pacific Power Doubles Donations To Oregon Energy Fund - 10/05/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Give local, give twice: Pacific Power doubles donations to Oregon Energy Fund 
Pacific Power will match customers' contributions 1-for-1, up to $72,000

 
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 5, 2026) — Pacific Power customers have a simple way to make a real difference close to home, and this year their gifts go twice as far. Pacific Power will match donations to the Oregon Energy Fund 1-for-1, up to $72,000, helping local families keep their homes powered and their budgets on track. 

 

How to give:

  • By mail: If you get a paper bill, look for an Oregon Energy Fund envelope in your October bill.

  • Monthly on your bill: Sign up for the fixed donation program at PacificPower.net/Donate and give any amount, starting at $1 per month. Pacific Power matches these donations 1-for-1, too.

  • Online or by phone: Visit PacificPower.net/Donate or call 1-888-221-7070.

 

Donations may be tax-deductible and go directly to the Oregon Energy Fund, which confirms eligibility and distributes the funds. Every dollar stays in the donor's home county, supporting neighbors in their own community.

 

"When neighbors give, families across Oregon can focus on what matters most: putting food on the table, staying in their homes and caring for their kids," said Brian Allbritton, executive director of the Oregon Energy Fund. "Pacific Power's matching gift doubles that generosity, and its commitment to household stability reflects the compassion and collaboration that make our communities strong."

 

The generosity of Pacific Power, its customers and employees helped 2,601 Oregonians pay their energy bills last year, including 411 seniors, 418 people with disabilities and 869 children.

 

Pacific Power is also here to help customers directly. Anyone who wants support managing their bill can call 1-888-221-7070. Pacific Power representatives can set up a payment plan that fits their needs and connect them with local agencies that offer additional help.

 

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About Oregon Energy Fund 

 

Oregon Energy Fund is Oregon’s leading energy assistance nonprofit. Since 1989, OEF has helped more than 350,000 people pay their monthly energy bills in times of financial crisis. By connecting those in need with energy assistance services, OEF's programs provide a basic need that helps prevent hunger, debt, illness and homelessness, and gives our neighbors the support they need to lead healthy and productive lives.  

 

About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with more than 2 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

Give Local, Give Twice: Pacific Power Doubles Donations To Project HELP - 10/05/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

 

Give local, give twice: Pacific Power doubles donations to Project HELP  
Pacific Power will match customers' contributions 1-for-1

 
YREKA, Cal. (October 5, 2026) — Pacific Power customers have a simple way to make a real difference close to home, and this year their gifts go twice as far. Pacific Power will match donations to Project Help 1-for-1, up to $7,000, helping local families keep their homes powered and their budgets on track.  

 

How to give

  • By mail: If you get a paper bill, look for a Project HELP envelope in your October bill

  • Monthly on your bill: Sign up for the fixed donation program at PacificPower.net/Donate and give any amount, starting at $1 per month. Pacific Power matches these donations 1-for-1, too. 

  • Online or by phone: Visit PacificPower.net/Donate or call 1-888-221-7070. 

Donations may be tax-deductible and go directly to Project HELP, a nonprofit energy assistance program run by The Salvation Army. Project HELP confirms eligibility and distributes the funds. Every dollar stays in Northern California, supporting neighbors in their own community.

 

Pacific Power is also here to help customers directly. Anyone who wants support managing their bill can call 1-888-221-7070. Pacific Power representatives can set up a payment plan that fits their needs and connect them with local agencies that offer additional help. 

 

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About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with more than 2 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

Give Local, Give Twice: Pacific Power Doubles Donations To Project HELP - 10/05/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

 

Give local, give twice: Pacific Power doubles donations to Project HELP  
Pacific Power will match customers' contributions 1-for-1

 
YREKA, Cal. (October 5, 2026) — Pacific Power customers have a simple way to make a real difference close to home, and this year their gifts go twice as far. Pacific Power will match donations to Project Help 1-for-1, up to $7,000, helping local families keep their homes powered and their budgets on track.  

 

How to give

  • By mail: If you get a paper bill, look for a Project HELP envelope in your October bill

  • Monthly on your bill: Sign up for the fixed donation program at PacificPower.net/Donate and give any amount, starting at $1 per month. Pacific Power matches these donations 1-for-1, too. 

  • Online or by phone: Visit PacificPower.net/Donate or call 1-888-221-7070. 

Donations may be tax-deductible and go directly to Project HELP, a nonprofit energy assistance program run by The Salvation Army. Project HELP confirms eligibility and distributes the funds. Every dollar stays in Northern California, supporting neighbors in their own community.

 

Pacific Power is also here to help customers directly. Anyone who wants support managing their bill can call 1-888-221-7070. Pacific Power representatives can set up a payment plan that fits their needs and connect them with local agencies that offer additional help. 

 

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About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with more than 2 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

Pacific Power Triples The Impact Of Energy Assistance For Washington Families - 10/05/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

 Pacific Power triples the impact of energy assistance for Washington families 

Company will add $2 for every $1 donated 

 
YAKIMA, Wash. (Oct. 5, 2026) — Pacific Power customers have a simple way to make a real difference close to home, and this year every gift goes three times as far. Pacific Power will match every dollar donated to Project HELP or the Northwest Community Action Center with $2 more, up to $34,000, helping local families keep their homes powered and their budgets on track.

 

How to give:

  • By Mail: Customers who get paper bills will find a contribution envelope in their October bill.

  • Monthly on your bill: Sign up for the fixed donation program and give any amount, starting at $1 per month. Pacific Power matches these donations 2-for-1, too.

  • Online or by phone: Visit PacificPower.net/Donate or call 1-888-221-7070.

Donations may be tax-deductible and go directly to the local organization serving each community. Those organizations confirm eligibility and distribute the funds:

  • Project HELP, run by The Salvation Army, serves the Walla Walla, Yakima and Grandview areas.

  • Northwest Community Action Center serves the Toppenish and Sunnyside areas.

Every dollar stays in the donor's home county, supporting neighbors in their own community.

 

Pacific Power is also here to help customers directly. Anyone who wants support managing their bill can call 1-888-221-7070. Pacific Power representatives can set up a payment plan that fits their needs and connect them with local agencies that offer additional help.

 

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About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net. 

Pacific Power Triples The Impact Of Energy Assistance For Washington Families - 10/05/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

 Pacific Power triples the impact of energy assistance for Washington families 

Company will add $2 for every $1 donated 

 
YAKIMA, Wash. (Oct. 5, 2026) — Pacific Power customers have a simple way to make a real difference close to home, and this year every gift goes three times as far. Pacific Power will match every dollar donated to Project HELP or the Northwest Community Action Center with $2 more, up to $34,000, helping local families keep their homes powered and their budgets on track.

 

How to give:

  • By Mail: Customers who get paper bills will find a contribution envelope in their October bill.

  • Monthly on your bill: Sign up for the fixed donation program and give any amount, starting at $1 per month. Pacific Power matches these donations 2-for-1, too.

  • Online or by phone: Visit PacificPower.net/Donate or call 1-888-221-7070.

Donations may be tax-deductible and go directly to the local organization serving each community. Those organizations confirm eligibility and distribute the funds:

  • Project HELP, run by The Salvation Army, serves the Walla Walla, Yakima and Grandview areas.

  • Northwest Community Action Center serves the Toppenish and Sunnyside areas.

Every dollar stays in the donor's home county, supporting neighbors in their own community.

 

Pacific Power is also here to help customers directly. Anyone who wants support managing their bill can call 1-888-221-7070. Pacific Power representatives can set up a payment plan that fits their needs and connect them with local agencies that offer additional help.

 

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About Pacific Power

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net. 

Construction At Speelyai Bay Park Leads To Some Partial Closures - 09/30/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Construction at Speelyai Bay Park leads to some partial closures


ARIEL, Wash. (September 30, 2026) — PacifiCorp is rebuilding the seawall at its Speelyai Bay Park on the Lewis River because of long-term wear from waves and wind. This work is expected to begin October 5, resulting in a partial closure of the main parking area and complete closure of the park’s picnic area for the duration of the project. The boat ramp will remain open during construction.

 

This construction will continue through April 2027, so visitors should plan their trips accordingly. The public will need to use the upper parking areas once the main asphalt parking area is full and then walk on the marked pedestrian path along the road, as the trail from the upper parking areas into the picnic area will be closed. PacifiCorp requests visitors to exercise caution when driving between the parking areas, especially when pedestrians are on the temporary roadway path. We appreciate the public’s patience as we make important park improvements.

 

For other recreational updates and a map of the closure, please visit our website.

 

 

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About PacifiCorp

 

PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electrical providers in the United States, serving two million customers. The company operates as Rocky Mountain Power in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming and as Pacific Power in California, Oregon and Washington. PacifiCorp provides safe and reliable service through a vast, integrated system of generation and transmission that connects communities as the largest regulated utility owner of wind power in the West. For more information, visit PacifiCorp.com.

Construction At Speelyai Bay Park Leads To Some Partial Closures - 09/30/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Construction at Speelyai Bay Park leads to some partial closures


ARIEL, Wash. (September 30, 2026) — PacifiCorp is rebuilding the seawall at its Speelyai Bay Park on the Lewis River because of long-term wear from waves and wind. This work is expected to begin October 5, resulting in a partial closure of the main parking area and complete closure of the park’s picnic area for the duration of the project. The boat ramp will remain open during construction.

 

This construction will continue through April 2027, so visitors should plan their trips accordingly. The public will need to use the upper parking areas once the main asphalt parking area is full and then walk on the marked pedestrian path along the road, as the trail from the upper parking areas into the picnic area will be closed. PacifiCorp requests visitors to exercise caution when driving between the parking areas, especially when pedestrians are on the temporary roadway path. We appreciate the public’s patience as we make important park improvements.

 

For other recreational updates and a map of the closure, please visit our website.

 

 

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About PacifiCorp

 

PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electrical providers in the United States, serving two million customers. The company operates as Rocky Mountain Power in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming and as Pacific Power in California, Oregon and Washington. PacifiCorp provides safe and reliable service through a vast, integrated system of generation and transmission that connects communities as the largest regulated utility owner of wind power in the West. For more information, visit PacifiCorp.com.

Pacific Power Foundation Awards $12,000 To Siskiyou And Del Norte County Organizations - 09/29/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Pacific Power Foundation awards $12,000 to Siskiyou and Del Norte County organizations

               

YREKA AND CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (September 29, 2026) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to support four Siskiyou and Del Norte County organizations working to protect the environment and strengthen their communities.

 

Funding will help provide hands-on outdoor education for students, expand volunteer initiatives and support career training programs that create opportunities for the community.


“Across the region, these organizations are empowering their neighbors to learn new skills and care for the environment around them,” said Ryan Flynn, director of the Pacific Power Foundation and president of Pacific Power. “We are pleased to support this meaningful work and the positive impact it has on our communities.”

 

These funds were awarded through the Pacific Power Foundation’s Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect grant cycle. Organizations interested in applying for the Foundation’s next grant cycle, Safety and Wellness, may apply by December 15.

 

The following organizations in Northern California received funding during this grant cycle:

  • Friends of Del Norte Fairgrounds in Crescent City received $5,000.
  • The Hornbrook Community Association in Hornbrook received $2,000.
  • The Redwood Parks Conservancy in Crescent City received $2,000.
  • The Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative received $3,000.
     

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About the Pacific Power Foundation:   

 
The PacifiCorp Foundation, doing business as the Pacific Power Foundation in Oregon, Washington and California, is one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created by PacifiCorp, an energy company that serves over 2 million customers across a diverse six-state region as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho) and as Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. Since it started in 1988, the PacifiCorp Foundation has awarded more than $80 million to nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit PacificPower.net/Foundation.  

 

Pacific Power Foundation Awards $12,000 To Siskiyou And Del Norte County Organizations - 09/29/26

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Media Hotline: 503-813-6018

 

Pacific Power Foundation awards $12,000 to Siskiyou and Del Norte County organizations

               

YREKA AND CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (September 29, 2026) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to support four Siskiyou and Del Norte County organizations working to protect the environment and strengthen their communities.

 

Funding will help provide hands-on outdoor education for students, expand volunteer initiatives and support career training programs that create opportunities for the community.


“Across the region, these organizations are empowering their neighbors to learn new skills and care for the environment around them,” said Ryan Flynn, director of the Pacific Power Foundation and president of Pacific Power. “We are pleased to support this meaningful work and the positive impact it has on our communities.”

 

These funds were awarded through the Pacific Power Foundation’s Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect grant cycle. Organizations interested in applying for the Foundation’s next grant cycle, Safety and Wellness, may apply by December 15.

 

The following organizations in Northern California received funding during this grant cycle:

  • Friends of Del Norte Fairgrounds in Crescent City received $5,000.
  • The Hornbrook Community Association in Hornbrook received $2,000.
  • The Redwood Parks Conservancy in Crescent City received $2,000.
  • The Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative received $3,000.
     

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About the Pacific Power Foundation:   

 
The PacifiCorp Foundation, doing business as the Pacific Power Foundation in Oregon, Washington and California, is one of the largest utility-endowed foundations in the United States. The foundation was created by PacifiCorp, an energy company that serves over 2 million customers across a diverse six-state region as Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho) and as Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power. Since it started in 1988, the PacifiCorp Foundation has awarded more than $80 million to nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit PacificPower.net/Foundation.