Pacific Power Expands Cool Keeper To Portland, Hood River And NE Oregon - 04/20/26

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Pacific Power Expands Cool Keeper to Portland, Hood River and NE Oregon 

Customer incentive program increases reliability and grid efficiency while helping keep costs low 

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 20, 2026) — Pacific Power is expanding a customer incentive program to include more Oregonians. The company’s Cool Keeper program is now available to customers in Portland, Hood River and parts of Northeast Oregon.   

Cool Keeper is a simple way for residential customers to both earn a credit on their bills and help keep the power grid stable and running smoothly. Through a simple device installed free of charge on air conditioners and heat pumps, Pacific Power customers can temporarily reduce their energy use without missing out on home comfort. 

More about the program: 

• How it works: Cool Keeper devices are installed on central cooling systems. When the power grid needs a quick break, the device briefly turns off the AC compressor – typically for no more than 5 minutes. When lots of homes with these devices do this at the same time, it helps balance the grid and keep electricity flowing reliably. Most people don’t notice because the indoor fan keeps running, moving cool air through the home while the compressor is paused. 

• Free installation: The outdoor-only installation is quick, easy and requires no appointment. Once a customer signs up for the program, Pacific Power’s trained technicians will provide and install the device free of charge. 
     
• Annual incentive: Participants sign up just once and then receive $30 in bill credits every year, distributed in monthly increments from May through September.   
   
• Benefits: Through Cool Keeper, Pacific Power and customers work together to use less electricity for short periods – reducing the need for costly power purchases and helping keep bills lower. 

“Cool Keeper is a win-win for our customers and the community,” said Shawn Grant, director of customer solutions at Pacific Power. “It’s an easy way to contribute to energy reliability and sustainability without compromising comfort in your home.” 

To participate, customers must have an eligible cooling system. Most central air conditioning units and central heat pumps qualify. Eligibility will be confirmed during an on-site visit by a trained technician.    

To learn more or sign up, visit PacificPower.net/CoolKeeper or call 1-800-357-9214.   

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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.  

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Pacific Power Foundation Announces 115 Grants Supporting Safety And Wellness - 04/16/26

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Pacific Power Foundation announces 115 grants supporting safety and wellness

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 16, 2026) — Throughout Oregon, Washington and California, there are dedicated organizations working tirelessly to support their neighbors and provide essential services when they need it most. The Pacific Power Foundation recognizes their commitment to the safety and wellness of their communities and has awarded 115 grants totaling $344,002.

The grants will support a variety of programs, including those that provide meals for individuals experiencing food insecurity, offer shelter for the unhoused and facilitate healthcare for underserved communities.

“These organizations play a vital part in helping address the urgent needs of individuals and families across the region," said Ryan Flynn, director of the Pacific Power Foundation and president of Pacific Power. “This funding by the foundation will help amplify their efforts to support our neighbors and improve the day-to-day lives of people in all parts of our communities.”

The Pacific Power Foundation’s Safety and Wellness grant cycle is one of four cycles throughout the year. Below is a list of some of the organizations that received a grant:

California:

Del Norte County:

• North Coast Rape Crisis Team

Siskiyou County:  

• Hornbrook Community Association
• Madrone Hospice
• Mercy Foundation North

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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 in the West as Pacific Power (Oregon, Washington and California) and Rocky Mountain Power (Utah, Wyoming and Idaho). The foundation’s mission, through charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of the communities served by Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain 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. 

California Climate Credit To Appear On Customer Power Bills - 04/15/26

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California Climate Credit to appear on customer power bills

YREKA, CA (April 15, 2025) — Pacific Power residential and small business customers in California can expect to see a credit of $111.83 on their April electricity bill as part of California's efforts to fight climate change. The twice annual California Climate Credit provides ratepayers with their share of the benefits of California’s Cap-and-Invest Program, which requires large industries that emit greenhouse gases to buy carbon pollution permits.

The majority of Pacific Power’s proceeds are split evenly across each residential household and qualifying small business after covering administrative and outreach expenses and funding clean energy programs.

The California Climate Credit is designed to help customers as the state transitions to a low-carbon future. Each year, the state issues a limited number of greenhouse gas emission allowances in line with California’s goal of reducing its overall emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.

Customers can call Pacific Power at 888-221-7070 for information about their bill and can learn more about the California Climate Credit at the CPUC website.

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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 Completes Canal Project, Link River Trail To Reopen - 04/09/26

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Pacific Power completes canal project, Link River Trail to reopen

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (April 9, 2026) — Pacific Power has completed its construction project on the West Side canal downstream of Link River Dam, allowing for the Link River Trail to reopen this Saturday, April 11.

As part of the project, Pacific Power coordinated with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to install measures that direct water to the Bureau’s fish ladder while preventing flow in the canal and downstream to the West Side powerhouse.

We appreciate the community’s patience during this project.

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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.

Oregon Court Of Appeals Reverses And Remands James Class Action Back To Trial Court - 04/08/26

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Oregon Court of Appeals Reverses and Remands James Class Action Back to Trial Court 

PORTLAND, OR (April 8, 2026) — PacifiCorp today commented on the Oregon Court of Appeals decision related to the June 2023 verdict in the James class action stemming from the Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon. Today’s ruling reverses and remands the James class action back to the trial court. 

PacifiCorp is sensitive to the profound losses experienced by members of our communities. There are no winners in wildfire; however, the Court’s decision supports PacifiCorp’s longstanding belief that this process was prejudicial and not appropriate for managing wildfire litigation. The company remains open to resolving reasonable claims and will continue to defend against unsupported claims. Holistic solutions are critical to address this continuing challenge for all Oregonians. 

PacifiCorp has a comprehensive wildfire mitigation program and continues to invest in wildfire prevention and mitigation initiatives, including situational awareness, protective operational practices, advanced monitoring technologies, enhanced vegetation management and system strengthening.  

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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 To Host Wildfire Safety And Preparedness Open House - 04/01/26

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Rate Adjustments For Oregon Residential Customers Begin April 1 - 03/31/26

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Rate adjustments for Oregon residential customers begin April 1

PORTLAND, Ore. (March 31, 2026) — Pacific Power residential customers in Oregon will see a rate increase, approved by the Oregon Public Utility Commission. These rate increases are taking effect on April 1, 2026, in compliance with HB 3179, which requires that rate increases not take effect during winter months when bills are highest.

The adjustment reflects multiple items, including the 2024 Power Cost Adjustment Mechanism (PCAM), the Renewable Adjustment Clause (RAC) and a legislatively mandated update to the Low Income Bill Payment Assistance Fund. The PCAM is an annual update that aligns 2024 actual power costs which include fuel and power purchased on the wholesale market and other expenses, with the costs previously included in rates, so customers either receive a credit or pay the difference. The RAC allows the company to recover costs associated with building or acquiring renewable energy facilities consistent with state clean energy goals. The combined rate also includes increased support for the Energy Trust of Oregon’s energy-efficiency programs.

With the combined filings, the impact for the residential customer is an approximately 2.9% increase, or $4.29 per month for the typical residential customer. Customers in Albany, Oregon, can expect an average increase of about 4.1%, or $5.64, per month. The additional increase is related is to a street remodeling project approved by the city of Albany, which asked the company to bury power lines underground.

Key drivers for the changes include:

• Continued investments in low-cost renewable energy resources.
• Increased power costs related to higher fuel and energy prices, coal supply issues, conversion to natural gas at the Jim Bridger plant, the removal of Klamath River hydro facilities and increased power demand during the January 2024 ice storm event.

Pacific Power works hard to mitigate the impacts of cost increases on our customers. The company offers the Oregon Low Income Discount Program, which is helping over 70,000 of our most vulnerable customers across the state lower their power bills from 20% to 80%, depending on their income. More information is available at PacificPower.net/LID. Customers can also access a variety of bill support programs through local community action agencies, including the Oregon Energy Fund, Oregon Energy Assistance Program and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.    

Pacific Power also offers a variety of ways to budget for energy expenses, including time of use and equal pay billing options, and energy use tracking offered online and through the company’s mobile app. In partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon, Pacific Power customers can access information and rebates to help improve their energy efficiency and lower their bills. Customers can call 1-888-221-7070 to discuss options.    

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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.