Extreme Cold Weather Expected, Pacific Power Ready For Conditions -01/17/25

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Extreme cold weather expected, Pacific Power ready for conditions

Company encourages customers to take steps to keep bills low

Portland, OR (Jan. 17, 2025) – Pacific Power is monitoring a weather system that is expected to bring extreme temperatures this weekend, likely resulting in higher than normal demand for electricity in the West as customers try to stay warm inside their homes.

Customers can conserve energy by shifting usage during periods of high demand, helping with the reliability of our electricity service while also saving money on their bills.

Pacific Power relies on a diverse mix of available energy resources to meet high demand, and the company is well positioned to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Here are some ways customers can help during periods of high demand:

• Set the thermostat to 68°F when you're at home. Lower the temperature by several degrees when you are away from home and at bedtime. 
• Clean or replace furnace filters often.  
• Weatherstrip exterior doors and caulk around window frames to seal air leaks. 
• Close drapes and blinds at night to keep heat in.
• Avoid use of portable space heaters.
• Limit use of appliances like ovens, dishwashers and clothes dryers in the morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
• Set your water heater to 120°F and use efficient showerheads. 
• Turn off lights, computers and electronics when not in use. 

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 2 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.    

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Pacific Power Is Prepared To Respond To Weather-related Outages Ahead Of Forecast Holiday Winter Storm -12/23/24

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Portland, OR (Dec. 23, 2024) – Pacific Power is monitoring an approaching winter storm that could impact customers across our Oregon and northern California service area this holiday week. The forecast weather indicates the potential for high winds beginning tonight, with peak gusts Wednesday night, which could cause power outages along the coast, south Willamette Valley and Grants Pass.  

Pacific Power’s meteorology team is closely monitoring the storm and crews are on standby ready to respond to weather-related outages. 

Pacific Power encourages customers to always be prepared for outages and supports state and local emergency management organizations, recommending Oregonians have an emergency plan for up to 72 hours without essential services. 

Here are some simple steps customers can take to prepare and stay informed:   

• Update your contact information so we can reach you. 
• Sign up to receive outage alerts by text, email or phone. 
• Restock your outage kit. 
• Keep mobile devices charged so that they may be used in an emergency. 
• Track outages, update contact info and do more with our free app. 
• Text OUT to 722797 to report your outage or STAT to check status.  

Visit PacificPower.net/Outages for restoration estimates. 

As a reminder, stay away from all downed power lines and utility lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized and extremely dangerous. Customers should avoid both downed trees and powerlines as well as keep pets far away from those areas. 

Call 911 and report the outage to Pacific Power at 1-877-508-5088.                                                                        

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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.