PacifiCorp Residential Rate Increase of $5.64 Monthly Effective April 2026
Summary
The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers effective April 1, 2026. The combined effect of the annual power cost adjustment (true-up for 2024) and other routine filings is expected to increase a typical residential customer's monthly bill by approximately $5.64 or 4.1%. The adjustment reflects updated actual costs for fuel, purchased power, wholesale market sales, and incorporates costs for two wind farms and Energy Trust of Oregon program funding.
This routine annual rate adjustment reflects PacifiCorp's true-up of actual 2024 power costs against forecasted amounts, incorporating updated fuel prices, wholesale market conditions, and renewable energy investments. The 4.1% increase is moderate by utility rate standards, though the timing under HB 3179 (FAIR Act) delayed implementation until April 1 to avoid the winter heating season. Oregon residential customers should review available bill assistance and energy efficiency programs to mitigate the impact of higher rates.
What changed
The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved PacifiCorp's annual power cost adjustment (true-up for 2024) along with several other routine accounting, tax-related, and renewable energy filings. The net result is a rate increase of approximately $5.64 per month for typical residential customers, representing a 4.1% bill increase. Residential rate changes were delayed until April 1 under HB 3179 (FAIR Act), which prevents residential rate increases during the winter heating season (November 1 through March 31).
Affected parties include PacifiCorp's approximately 650,000 residential customers in Oregon who will see higher monthly bills beginning April 1, 2026. Customers seeking assistance can explore Energy Trust of Oregon rebates, bill payment assistance programs, utility discount programs, weatherization services, or the Equal Pay Program by contacting Pacific Power at 888-221-7070 or local Community Action agencies.
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Media Release
Combined decisions result in a rate increase for PacifiCorp residential
customers effective April 1
SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers that take effect April 1, 2026. The changes reflect the outcome of
PacifiCorp's annual power cost adjustment (true-up for 2024), which was resolved through an
agreement among PUC staff, PacifiCorp, and consumer advocates. They also incorporate several additional filings that either increase or decrease customer rates, with the net effect being an overall increase. Residential Customer Impact The combined effect of the power cost adjustment and other routine filings is expected to increase the typical residential customer's monthly bill by about $5.64 or 4.1%. Actual impacts will vary based on individual energy usage. Residential rate changes were delayed until April 1 under House Bill (HB) 3179, the FAIR Act, which prevents residential rate increases during the winter heating season (Nov. 1-March 31) to help reduce customer cost impacts. Reasons for the Adjustment The overall change reflects updated actual costs for fuel, purchased power, wholesale market sales, and other power cost expenses for 2024 compared with the forecasted costs for that year. Several routine accounting and tax-related updates also contributed to the final outcome, with some filings resulting in a small rate decrease for customers and others resulting in modest increases. In addition, the adjustment incorporates the cost of two wind farms, which serve to displace more expensive power, as well as updated funding levels to support the Energy Trust of
Oregon's energy-efficiency programs. "Our role is to ensure utility rates reflect the real costs of delivering power safely and reliably," said
Commission Chair Letha Tawney. "As fuel prices, wholesale market conditions, and renewable energy costs shift, we must update rates so they accurately reflect the cost of efficiently maintaining the service customers depend on every day. These adjustments also ensure continued investment in clean energy and energy-efficiency programs that benefit Oregon families."
Dockets: UE 453 (PCAM); UE 451 - Renewable Adjustment Clause; Various Advice Filings: ADV 1843, ADV 1842, ADV 1851, ADV 1852
Media Release
Manage Energy Use and Bills
- Explore rebates and energy-saving tips through the Energy Trust of Oregon.
Learn about bill payment assistance, support for past-due balances, utility discount
programs, weatherization services, or the Equal Pay Program that spreads energy costs evenly throughout the year by calling Pacific Power at 888-221-7070 or visit PacifiCorp's website.Reach out to local Community Action agencies to find out what other support is available.
Pacific Power serves more than 650,000 customers in Oregon. # # #
Dockets: UE 453 (PCAM); UE 451 - Renewable Adjustment Clause; Various Advice Filings: ADV 1843, ADV 1842, ADV 1851, ADV 1852
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