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FERC Acknowledges PacifiCorp Fish Creek Compliance Plan Update

FERC issued a letter to PacifiCorp dated April 9, 2026, acknowledging receipt of PacifiCorp's February 10, 2026 submission containing an updated plan and schedule for addressing recommendations from the 2022 Part 12D Report for the Fish Creek Development of the North Umpqua Project. The letter references docket P-1927 and includes FERC comments on the submitted plan.

Rocky Mountain Power and Idaho Power Seek Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for Gateway West Segment E-8 Transmission Line

Rocky Mountain Power and Idaho Power have filed applications with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking certificates of public convenience and necessity for Segment E-8 of the Gateway West project, a 500-kilovolt transmission line from the Midpoint Substation near Jerome, Idaho to the Hemingway Substation near Melba, Idaho. The segment is designed to provide 2,000 megawatts of additional transmission capacity and deliver energy to the Treasure Valley. Idaho Power will hold 99 percent ownership while PacifiCorp holds 1 percent. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2027.

PacifiCorp FERC EA, Fall Creek Development License Amendment

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing the potential environmental effects of PacifiCorp's proposed administrative removal of the Fall Creek development from project license P-2082. Commission staff concludes the proposed removal would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The public comment period closes May 15, 2026.

Rocky Mountain Power Seeks $4.1M ECAM Recovery

Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp, has applied to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission requesting authorization to recover approximately $4.1 million through the Energy Cost Adjustment Mechanism (ECAM), which would result in a corresponding 0.7% decrease to Schedule No. 94 rates. The Company also proposes returning $1.4 million in renewable energy credit revenue to customers under Schedule No. 98, corresponding to a 0.4% decrease in those rates. The Commission is accepting written comments until May 8, 2026, and reply comments until May 15, 2026.

PacifiCorp Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment for Project No. 2082-074

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for PacifiCorp's Project No. 2082-074. The EA analyzes the proposed administrative removal of the Fall Creek development from the project license and concludes that the action would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Public comments on the EA must be filed by May 15, 2026.

Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power CPCN Application for Gateway West Segment E-8 Transmission Line

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 37010, a Notice of Application, informing the public that Idaho Power Company and PacifiCorp d/b/a Rocky Mountain Power have applied for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to construct Segment E-8 of the Gateway West 500-kV transmission line. Segment E-8 is a 133-mile 500-kV line from the Midpoint substation near Jerome, Idaho to the Hemingway Substation near Melba, Idaho, adding 2,000 megawatts of transmission capacity. The Commission sets a 21-day intervention deadline for interested parties.

PacifiCorp Residential Rates Rise $4.29 Monthly

The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers, effective April 1, 2026. The changes reflect a power cost true-up for 2024 actual versus forecasted costs, resolved through agreement among PUC staff, PacifiCorp, and consumer advocates. Residential customers will see a typical monthly bill increase of approximately $4.29 (2.9%), with Albany customers facing an additional increase of $5.64 (4.1%) reflecting undergrounding costs.

PacifiCorp Residential Rate Increase of $5.64 Monthly Effective April 2026

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.

Rocky Mountain Power Washington Service Area Sale Application

The Utah Public Service Commission posted docket materials for PacifiCorp d/b/a Rocky Mountain Power's application seeking approval to sell its Washington Service Area. The filing includes direct testimony from utility witnesses Richard J. Garlish, Nikki L. Kobliha, Shelley E. McCoy, Ramon J. Mitchell, Joelle R. Steward, and Michael G. Wilding, along with workpapers and exhibits. An Action Request was issued on April 7, 2026 with responses due May 6, 2026. Western Resource Advocates filed a petition to intervene on April 13, 2026.

Emergency Order Extends Colorado Coal Plant Operations Through June 2026

The Department of Energy issued an emergency order extending the operational requirements for Craig Station Unit 1 in Colorado through June 28, 2026. The order directs Tri-State, Platte River Power Authority, Salt River Project, PacifiCorp, and Xcel Energy to keep the coal unit available for dispatch, building on a prior emergency order issued December 30, 2025.

Electric Rate and Exempt Wholesale Generator Filings Received

FERC received multiple electric rate filings, exempt wholesale generator certifications, and an accounting request from various applicants including PECO Energy Company, Invenergy entities, and PacifiCorp. The filings include compliance informational filings pursuant to PJM OATT Schedule 2, market-based rate tariff amendments, and rate filings under Section 205(d). Public comment deadlines range from April 15-16, 2026.

PacifiCorp seeks equity percentage below 44 percent

PacifiCorp d/b/a Pacific Power & Light Company filed a petition with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission seeking authority for its parent company to maintain a common equity percentage below 44 percent. The petition was filed on September 24, 2025, and assigned docket number UE-250727. The filing is currently in formal status with Thomas Klein assigned as lead staff.

PacifiCorp Clean Energy Plan Investigation

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has opened Docket 250617 to investigate PacifiCorp's 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan. The company, doing business as Pacific Power & Light Company, filed its plan pursuant to state regulations, and the status is currently pending.

PacifiCorp Electric Rate Case and Commission Conditions

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has issued conditions for PacifiCorp's electric rate case, docket UE-230172. The order modifies the company's tariff revisions, requiring a refund of $1.3 million and specific documentation regarding federal reimbursement funds.

PacifiCorp Electric Operations Exemption for Drug and Alcohol Testing

The Office of Motor Carrier Safety issued a notice regarding PacifiCorp Electric Operations' application for an exemption from certain drug and alcohol testing requirements for its drivers. This notice provides an opportunity for public comment on the proposed exemption.

PacifiCorp 2025 Integrated Resource Plan Update

The Utah Public Service Commission posted PacifiCorp's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan Update filed March 31, 2026, in Docket No. 25-035-22. The docket contains the utility's redacted resource planning documentation along with public comments submitted from December 2025 through March 2026. This is a routine state regulatory proceeding for electric utility resource planning.

Electric Utility Services Docket - GridCARE Presentation

The Utah State Public Service Commission has published a docket containing miscellaneous correspondence and reports regarding electric utility services for 2026. Key documents include PacifiCorp's agreements to amend generator interconnection agreements and a presentation by GridCARE.

PacifiCorp Petition for Accounting Order on Evaluator Costs

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is processing a petition from PacifiCorp (Pacific Power & Light Company) for an accounting order. The petition seeks approval to defer independent evaluator costs related to the 2025 Washington-situs Request for Proposals. The case is currently pending.