Portland General Electric will stop by Bush’s Pasture Park to let people test drive or ride around in electric vehicles on Oct. 12. The utility is promoting electrification as many public agencies are adopting EVs.
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Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say
In a webinar hosted by regional transmission authorities, data centers were called a “major challenge” for the energy industry, as well as extreme weather.
NW Natural customers likely to see smaller rate increases after settlement
Several groups challenging NW Natural’s request for a 17% rate increase claimed victory following a settlement likely to lead instead to a 7% rate increase.
Environmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about state climate credit program
In a newsletter, the state’s largest natural gas utility said Oregon’s carbon crediting program might not lead to pollution reductions, which regulators say is wrong.
Utility watchdog asks state to intervene on proposed double-digit electricity rate hikes
The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board wants Oregon regulators to cap annual electricity rate increases. PGE rates have increased more than 30% in the past two years.
Salem, here’s how much your utility rates are going up in 2024
State regulators approved big rate hikes for Portland General Electric and Pacific Power effective January, and city utility bills are increasing too.
OREGON NEWS: Lawmakers, advocates ask state to investigate NW Natural for misleading claims about natural gas
A coalition said NW Natural should publicly disclose to consumers the health and climate risks of natural gas-burning appliances.
NW Natural gas rates decrease Nov. 1
Regulators on Thursday announced a natural gas rate decrease for NW Natural, which supplies gas for the Salem area. A typical home would pay about $8 less per month.
Oregon utilities, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs get $450 million to improve electric grid
A historic federal investment in projects nationwide aims to boost transmission of electricity from clean energy.
Oregon gas company criticized for using ratepayer money to fight state climate program
Avista, Oregon’s second largest natural gas provider, spent ratepayer funds fighting state climate change regulations while simultaneously attempting to raise rates for customers.
