Pacific Power Preparing For Active Wildfire Season - 06/16/26

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Pacific Power preparing for active wildfire season

Customers encouraged to prepare for outages related to wildfire prevention

PORTLAND, OR (June 15, 2026) - With dry conditions across the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Power is preparing its system to reduce wildfire risk. A large portion of Oregon has seen a drier than normal rainy season, and the state’s governor warned in May that the state is at serious risk for a challenging wildfire season.

Outlooks from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center and the National Interagency Fire Center support the Governor’s warning, indicating a warmer and drier than normal summer, paired with increasing drought in many areas.

As part of Pacific Power’s ongoing wildfire prevention efforts, the company is taking steps to protect the customers and communities. These include enhanced safety settings and protective equipment designed to automatically shut off power when lines come into contact with debris, wildlife or strong winds. 

During periods of extreme risk, the company may also temporarily de-energize power lines to reduce the likelihood of ignition or help limit the spread of active fires. These measures may lead to longer or more frequent outages for customers in some high-risk areas. 

“We are preparing for an active wildfire season across our service area and taking proactive steps to reduce risk,” said Carrie Laird, Pacific Power’s vice president of wildfire mitigation and emergency operations. “Working closely with our public safety and business partners and encouraging customers to prepare now is critical to keeping our communities safe.”

Pacific Power monitors weather and wildfire conditions using more than 350 weather stations and advanced tools that track changing conditions and help guide operational decisions across its service territory.

The company’s wildfire mitigation efforts have received national recognition. A 2024 Stanford University study found PacifiCorp’s programs meet the highest standards in multiple states, reflecting a strong commitment to reducing wildfire risk and strengthening system resilience.

Customers can prepare for potential outages by ensuring their contact information is up to date to receive outage notifications, review backup power options and assemble an emergency kit.

More information is available at PacificPower.net/Wildfire and Oregon.gov/OSFM.

See photos and videos of Pacific Power’s wildfire work: https://www.pacificpower.net/about/newsroom/media-gallery.html

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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 Prepares For High Temperatures - 06/12/26

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Pacific Power prepares for high temperatures

With high temperatures expected across parts of Oregon and Washington this weekend and early next week, Pacific Power is encouraging customers to prepare for warmer weather.

“More electricity is used by our customers during the summer season than at any other time of the year,” said Curt Mansfield, Pacific Power senior vice president of power delivery. “We encourage customers to take steps to manage their energy use and take advantage of incentives to increase energy efficiency at home.”

Pacific Power relies on a diverse mix of available energy resources to meet peak hour needs during warmer weather, and the company is well positioned to meet customer demand.

During hot weather, Pacific Power also takes steps each day to keep electric service reliable for its customers through daily monitoring of substations and circuits that have the highest use and addressing any issues immediately.

The demand for electricity typically reaches its highest point on a hot weekday afternoon, generally from about 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. when power is needed to operate irrigation systems and air conditioners.

Customers can save on power bills by taking some simple steps to reduce energy usage:

• Switch energy usage to early morning or late evening whenever possible.
• Set the thermostat on central air conditioning at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting.
• Turn off lights, computers, televisions and appliances when you are not using them.
• Open windows in the cool of the evening and again in early morning to let in cool air. Use the intake setting on window fans to help bring in even more cool air.
• Keep air moving inside your home with ceiling, window, attic and portable fans.

For more information about energy efficiency and outage preparedness, visit PacificPower.net/Prepare

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About Pacific Power

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, thermal, 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.

Oregon Organizations Receive E-mobility Grants - 06/09/26

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Oregon organizations receive e-mobility grants

Grant funding will help expand access to electric transportation

Portland, ORE. (June 9, 2026) — More than a dozen Oregon organizations have been awarded electric mobility grants, helping connect communities to the benefits of going electric.

This round of grants supports a variety of projects across Pacific Power’s service area, including the purchase of e-bikes, electric vehicles and charging stations. The funding comes from revenue generated by the Oregon Clean Fuels Program, administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

“We’re proud to support organizations in Oregon that are finding creative ways to make electric transportation more accessible,” said Shawn Grant, director of customer solutions at Pacific Power. “These grants will help bring everyday benefits to communities by increasing mobility, lowering transportation costs or expanding charging access.”

The following organizations received an e-mobility grant:

• Anson’s Bike Buddies will manage an e-bike lending library in the Hood River area to allow customers to experience e-bikes before making a purchase. E-bike vouchers will also be available for up to 29 individuals. 
• Around the Bend Farms will purchase one electric truck and install two AC Level 2 chargers. This project will support the farm’s agricultural work and fresh produce distribution efforts that address food insecurity for marginalized communities across Central Oregon and the Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs.
• Central Oregon Avalanche Center will purchase two fully electric snowmobiles for forecasters. 
• Central Oregon Community College will procure one electric van for campus mail delivery services.
• The City of Bonanza will purchase one electric vehicle for municipal use, a fully electric utility vehicle for public works purposes and a Level 2 charger to support the two vehicles.
• Crooked River Watershed Council will purchase one electric passenger truck and one electric UTV. These vehicles will introduce and promote the adoption of electrified vehicles in the agricultural sector. 
• Friends of the Children – Central Oregon serves youth facing poverty, foster care, and other traumatic circumstances with access to mental health services, both non-clinical and clinical, across Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties. Funding provided through this program will help offset the costs of purchasing two electric passenger vehicles to help fulfill their mission. 
• Friends of the Children – Klamath Basin will use funds to help purchase two electric passenger vehicles and purchase and install a Level 2 charger to help serve children and families in the Klamath Falls and Chiloquin areas. 
• Furnish Hope will use grant funds to purchase one electric vehicle and one electric transit van to help serve their mission of providing furniture to underserved households in Central Oregon who may otherwise lack the means to furnish their homes.
• The High Desert Museum will purchase four fully electric UTVs to provide a quieter, faster and more efficient mode of transportation for their staff. 
• Lloyd Eco District will administer an e-bike program to 20 low-income residents of an affordable multifamily housing development site.  
• Mountain View Community Development will purchase one electric light duty truck to deliver food and supplies and offer rides to appointments and other services for unhoused clients in Central Oregon. 
• North Unit Irrigation District located in Madras will purchase two electric light duty trucks and two Level 2 chargers for operations staff and district manager usage. 
• Rooted Homes will purchase and install 18 Level 2 chargers to support resident electric vehicle use and promote sustainable transportation. This project is part of the organization’s broader clean energy and affordability model, integrating homeownership with reduced transportation costs in Central Oregon.

Grant applications will open again later this year. For more information, go to our 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 Is Prepared To Respond To Outages Ahead Of Forecast Storms - 05/28/26

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Pacific Power prepared to respond to outages ahead of forecast storms

Customers encouraged to prepare for possibility of outages

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (May 28, 2026) — Pacific Power is monitoring a significant storm system that could bring high winds, lightning and hail to central and eastern Oregon and Washington Thursday night.

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

Pacific Power encourages customers to always be prepared for outages and supports state and local emergency management organizations, who recommend 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.