In the latter part of 2017, there was much ado about the potential federal tax reform measure floating around in Washington, DC. The bill that was eventually passed—the Tax Reconciliation Act, Public Law Number 115-97 (“Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”)—was enacted on... Read More »

While the holiday season was winding down and people across Oregon were preparing to ring in the New Year, NW Natural filed its first rate case in six years with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) on December 29, 2017.... Read More »

The world of utility regulation is constantly changing, and utilities are beginning to explore investments in different resources and technologies to meet customer demand and comply with state policy mandates. A big part of the change to the regulatory landscape... Read More »

In February 2017, Portland General Electric (PGE) filed a request for a general rate increase with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC). PGE asked the PUC to approve $100 million in new revenue for the company and an overall 5.6... Read More »

In early February 2018, Oregon Senator Michael Dembrow (D) and Representative Ken Helm (D) will introduce legislation intended to drive down statewide greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Their cap-and-invest bill from the 2017 legislative session (SB 1070) serves as the backdrop,... Read More »

Hydro One has signed a deal to purchase the Avista Corporation for $5.3 billion. Who is Hydro One, and why are they purchasing a utility in the Pacific Northwest? Hydro One is a Canadian electricity distribution utility based out of... Read More »