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The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved Portland General Electric's proposal to increase electricity rates for data centers by 29%. This change is mandated by a 2025 state law, the POWER Act, which separates data centers into their own billing category. Other residential and commercial customers will see slight reductions in their rates.
Oregon regulators have issued the first major order implementing the state’s 2025 POWER Act, creating a new framework for large data centers to pay more directly for electricity infrastructure. This aims to prevent cost-shifting to residential customers and ensures data centers align with clean energy mandates. Rate changes are expected to take effect in June.
Oregon's Public Utility Commission has approved electricity rate increases for residential customers of Pacific Power and Portland General Electric (PGE), effective April 1. These increases, partly driven by investments and fuel costs, are significantly influenced by the "explosive demand" from data centers. The commission will soon decide on a plan for PGE to charge tech companies for new infrastructure to power data centers.