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Most speakers pushed back on PGE's proposed 4.8% rate hike at a state meeting
PGE's proposal would raise large data center rates the most
Source: Statesman Journal
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8% |
| Residential | 3.9% |
| Large data centers | 7.7% |
If you pay a PGE bill, more than a dozen people spoke at a Nov. 10 Oregon Public Utility Commission meeting on the company's request. PGE wants to raise overall rates 4.8% and residential rates 3.9%, which it says would add $8.33 a month for the average home. Its territory includes Salem, Woodburn and Silverton.
Most speakers were against it. PGE says it needs $179 million in new revenue to finish projects, including replacing approximately 60,000 customer meters. KATU reports PGE is also proposing limits on base rate increases in 2028 and 2029, tied mainly to inflation.
“It's not right that a company that brings in billions of dollars in revenue every year is begging the normal regular public for money to hit their goals.”
Jennifer Lighthart, who testified at the Nov. 10 meeting
- Comment by email: puc.publiccomments@puc.oregon.gov
- Comment by phone: 503-378-6600 or 800-522-2404
- Comment online: docket UE 473 at apps.puc.state.or.us/DocketPublicComment
State regulators would likely decide before the new rates start
- Nov. 10The PUC took public testimony on PGE's request.
- June 15State regulators would likely approve the request by then.
- July 2027The new rates would take effect, if approved.
Sources: Statesman Journal, KATU
