Oregonians Protected from Electricity Disconnection During Heatwave
Posted on August 21, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2025
Oregonians Protected from Electricity Disconnection During Heatwave
New rules for utilities allow many to stay connected to electricity as temperatures rise in the Willamette Valley this weekend, increasing safety
PORTLAND, OR — During this weekend’s extreme heat watch, new... Read More »
Expanding Energy Assistance (HB 3792) Heads to Governor’s Desk
Posted on June 26, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2025
Expanding Energy Assistance (HB 3792) Heads to Governor’s Desk
As federal energy assistance remains uncertain, Oregon Legislators pass a bill to double funds for the Oregon Energy Assistance Program for PGE and Pacific Power customers.... Read More »
FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) Heads to Governor’s Desk
Posted on June 25, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025
FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) Heads to Governor’s Desk
Energy affordability bill empowers regulators to curb rising energy bills, limit billing rate increases, and improve transparency of for-profit utilities.
SALEM, OR — Late Tuesday,... Read More »
Oregon House Passes POWER Act With Strong Bipartisan Support
Posted on June 25, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2025
Oregon House Passes POWER Act With Strong Bipartisan Support
Landmark bill holds large energy users accountable, protects families and small businesses from rising energy costs
SALEM, OR — Today, the Oregon House of... Read More »
POWER Act Heads to Governor’s Desk with Bipartisan Support
Posted on June 5, 2025 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2025
POWER Act Heads to Governor’s Desk with Bipartisan Support
Landmark bill holds large energy users accountable, protects families and small businesses from rising energy costs
SALEM, OR — Today, the Oregon Legislature adopted the Protecting Oregonians... Read More »
Portland General Electric (PGE) Customers to See Another Bill Increase in January
Posted on December 20, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2024
Portland General Electric (PGE) Customers to See Another Bill Increase in January
Utility watchdog Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board warns of another year of record disconnections as regulators approve PGE to raise household utility bills 5.5%... Read More »