Newly approved PGE rates increase fees for data centers, reduce rates for residents

Name: Newly approved PGE rates increase fees for data centers, reduce rates for residents
Uploaded: 2026-07-08T05:34:59.000Z
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Description: The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved new electricity rates for PGE, which will take effect tomorrow. These changes will result in increased fees for data centers while slightly lowering rates for homes and most other businesses.

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The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved new electricity rates for PGE, which will take effect tomorrow. These changes will result in increased fees for data centers while slightly lowering rates for homes and most other businesses.

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Gov: Oregon Public Utility Commission

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) has approved a significant change in electricity rates for Portland General Electric (PGE) customers, set to take effect tomorrow. Under the newly approved structure, data centers will experience an increase in their average electricity fees.

Conversely, most residential and business customers served by PGE will see a slight reduction in their utility bills. The OPUC's decision reflects a rebalancing of rates across different customer categories.