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Pacific Power to charge new Oregon data centers for all costs associated with growing energy need

Alex Baumhardt

The watchdog Citizens’ Utility Board called the agreement with Pacific Power “the strongest from a for-profit electric utility yet” under Oregon’s POWER Act.
Bonneville Power Administration

Wildfire risks are driving up costs for Northwest utilities

Aspen Ford

When power lines are blamed for starting a wildfire, costs to utilities can stretch into the billions and trickle down to consumers.

Politics & Government

California lawmakers conclude the legislative session. Here’s what they passed

Laura Fitzgerald

Lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session in Sacramento this week following tumultuous debates and last-minute proposals.
Environment, Energy and Transportation

Coos-Curry Electric raises rates 10.8%

Theo Greenly

A typical residential customer will pay about $15 more a month as higher wholesale power and operating costs push Coos-Curry Electric rates higher.
Politics & Government

Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of California's legislative session

Levi Sumagaysay

The measure, which was opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s public utiliites, never came to a vote in the Assembly.
Wildfire

California lawmakers strike wildfire deal that leaves out most of Newsom’s big demands

Jeanne Kuang, Levi Sumagaysay

Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off his plans to ease costs for utilities following wildfires they cause, striking a narrower deal with Democratic lawmakers.
Wildfire

With clock ticking, California lawmakers reject key parts of Newsom’s wildfire plan

Jeanne Kuang, Levi Sumagaysay

Gov. Gavin Newsom is rushing a plan to provide financial relief to utilities facing massive lawsuit payouts because of California wildfires. Some lawmakers are fighting it.
Environment, Energy and Transportation

Federal energy council recommends big push to generate more power in the Northwest

Monica Samayoa

The Northwest needs to generate as much new electricity by 2032 as the state of Oregon currently uses.
Environment, Energy and Transportation

Oregonians can comment on a proposed Pacific Power rate increase

Roman Battaglia

Pacific Power is seeking to increase its power rates by an average of 8.6% starting next year.
Weather

California restricts utility shutoffs as dangerous heat ripples across state

Alejandro Lazo

State regulators rejected utilities' proposal and ordered broader protections against power shutoffs during dangerous heat. Here's why regulators decided the utilities' proposal wasn't enough.
Law and Justice

Dispute over $2.2 billion to thousands of wildfire survivors heads to Oregon Supreme Court

April Ehrlich

The Oregon Court of Appeals will also weigh whether to allow a judge who previously represented PacifiCorp to stay on the case.
Environment, Energy and Transportation

The tab to keep a Pacific Northwest coal plant on standby keeps rising. Who will pay?

Tom Banse

Electric utilities across the Pacific Northwest are fuming that their customers might be saddled with the costs of a coal-burning power plant that isn’t producing any power.
Law and Justice

Wildfire survivors ask Oregon Supreme Court to take on PacifiCorp case

April Ehrlich

Wildfire survivors are asking Oregon’s highest court to reverse a decision that could imperil their case against utility giant PacifiCorp.
Environment, Energy and Transportation

Portland General Electric’s data center customers will pay more for electricity under landmark law

Monica Samayoa

Oregon has more than 120 data centers, and is among a handful of states that are creating laws to protect ratepayers from higher electric bills as more come online.