Oregon PUC News

PacifiCorp Residential Rate Increase Approved

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved PacifiCorp residential rate adjustments effective April 1, 2026. The typical residential customer's monthly bill will increase by approximately $4.29 (2.9%). Albany customers will see a slightly higher increase averaging $5.64 (4.1%) due to underground power line relocation costs. The adjustments reflect the 2024 power cost true-up, new wind farm costs, and updated Energy Trust of Oregon funding.

Oregon PGE Residential Rate Increase

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved rate adjustments for Portland General Electric residential customers effective April 1, 2026. The combined impact of the annual power cost adjustment and other rate-related filings increases typical residential bills by approximately $7.97 per month (5%). The changes reflect updated fuel and power cost forecasts, storm expense recovery, and grid investments.

PacifiCorp residential rate increase effective April 2026

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers effective April 1, 2026. The typical residential customer's monthly bill will increase by approximately $5.64 or 4.1% due to the annual power cost adjustment (true-up for 2024), renewable energy costs (wind farms), and routine accounting and tax-related updates. The rate changes were delayed until April 1 under HB 3179 (FAIR Act) to avoid winter heating season increases.

Oregon PUC Seeks Comments on Cascade Natural Gas Rate Increase

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking public comments on Cascade Natural Gas's proposal to increase customer rates by $16.4 million, or 15.82 percent. The PUC is providing multiple channels for customers to submit feedback before a decision is made in October 2026.

Oregon PUC Seeks Comment on Cascade Natural Gas Rate Increase

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking public comment on a proposed rate increase by Cascade Natural Gas Corporation. The company requests to increase customer rates by $16.4 million, which would result in an approximate $11.07 monthly increase for typical residential customers. The PUC will hold public meetings and workshops to gather feedback.

PacifiCorp Rate Decrease Approved by State PUC

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved a rate decrease for PacifiCorp, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. This decision follows a review of PacifiCorp's proposed rates.

Oregon PUC Approves New Rules for Utility Customer Protections

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved new rules and interim actions to enhance protections for residential utility customers, particularly those facing financial hardship or medical needs. These measures apply to customers of investor-owned utilities in Oregon and aim to make services safer, more affordable, and accessible, with expanded protections during emergencies and a new one-time arrearage forgiveness grant of up to $500 for eligible low-income customers.

PUC Approves Avista Rate Adjustments Due to Lower Gas Costs

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved rate adjustments for Avista customers, effective October 31, 2025. While lower natural gas costs led to a decrease in the Purchased Gas Adjustment, other annual adjustments for energy efficiency and customer programs resulted in a net monthly bill increase of $1.75 for typical residential customers.