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Data Center Signal is tracking 26 clips about Portland General Electric data center developments across 3 states, including OR, CA, WA.

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News Clipmissoulacurrent.com·OR

Pacific Power to charge data centers all costs for energy needs

Pacific Power, Oregon's second-largest electric utility, has reached an agreement to charge data centers for all new energy infrastructure required to power them. This move, expected to be approved by the Oregon Public Utility Commission, follows the state's POWER Act, which mandates separate rate classes for data centers to prevent customer subsidization. The Data Center Coalition is expected to appeal the decision, similar to its ongoing challenge against a related Portland General Electric proposal.

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9/25/2026

News ClipThe Corvallis Advocate·OR

Pacific Power and State Regulators Near Deal, Protects Consumers from Data Center Costs

Pacific Power and Oregon state regulators are nearing a deal to directly assign energy infrastructure costs for data centers to operators, rather than having other customers subsidize them. This agreement, expected to be approved by the Oregon Public Utility Commission, follows the state's POWER Act mandating separate rate classes for data centers. The deal, which goes further than a similar one by Portland General Electric, requires new data centers to cover all associated generation, storage, and infrastructure costs.

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9/23/2026

News Clip5:21KATU News·OR

Oregon data center debate: Governor Kotek orders pause on state land as lawmakers consider new rules

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an order pausing new data center projects on state-owned land, facing calls for a broader statewide moratorium from protesters and some lawmakers. The action comes as the legislature considers new rules for data center development, addressing concerns about water and electricity use. Several cities in Oregon, including Hillsboro and Salem, are also implementing or exploring local moratoriums and regulations.

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9/9/2026

News ClipStatesman Journal·Portland, Multnomah County, OR

Why Portland General Electric wants to raise customer rates again

Portland General Electric (PGE) plans to ask state regulators to increase overall rates by 4.8% and residential rates by 3.9%, citing the need to fund infrastructure projects and operational costs. This follows a recent 29% increase in electric rates specifically for data centers, which was implemented in accordance with a 2025 state law.

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8/1/2026

News ClipYour Oregon News·Portland, Multnomah County, OR

Portland General Electric proposes more rate increases across customer classes

Portland General Electric is proposing a nearly 5% overall rate increase for its customers, including an 8% hike specifically for large-scale data centers. This marks the eighth consecutive year of rate increases for the utility, which cites infrastructure upgrades as the reason. The Oregon Public Utility Commission will review the proposed changes, which would add an average of $8 to residential bills by July 2027.

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7/31/2026

News Clipbreitbart.com·Portland, Multnomah County, OR

Oregon Utility Raises AI Data Center Electricity Rates by 30%, Reduces Residential Costs

Portland General Electric (PGE) has increased electricity rates for large power consumers, including AI data centers and cryptocurrency miners, by nearly 30 percent in Oregon. This change, unanimously approved by the state's Public Utility Commission, aims to protect residential customers who will see a 1.3 percent reduction in their electricity costs. The rate hike is supported by Oregon's POWER Act, which mandates developments consuming over 20 megawatts pay costs more accurately reflecting their impact.

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7/9/2026

News Clip9:24KATU News·Clackamas County, OR

Oregon already has 100+ data centers. Clackamas County wants to be ready if one comes next

Clackamas County commissioners are proactively discussing how to prepare for potential data center development, understanding the opportunities and challenges regarding power, water, and infrastructure. This comes as Oregon implements a new law requiring power companies like Portland General Electric to charge data centers for their impact on the power grid.

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7/9/2026

News ClipFox Business·OR

Oregon data centers face sharp electricity rate hike under new law

Oregon's Public Utility Commission approved a new law, the POWER Act, which implements a 29% electricity rate hike for data centers within Portland General Electric's service territory. This change aims to shift costs from residential and commercial customers to large energy users like data centers. The Data Center Coalition has filed a petition asking the PUC to reconsider its order, calling it "out of step" with other states.

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7/8/2026

News ClipStatesman Journal·OR

Oregon officially hikes electric rates for data centers in PGE territory

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved a 29% electric rate hike for data centers in Portland General Electric's territory, effective July 8, while other customer categories will see rate decreases. This decision implements the POWER Act, a 2025 law requiring data centers to have separate rates and 10-year contracts to offset their high grid usage. Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Citizens Utility Board supported the measure to ensure fairness in energy costs.

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7/7/2026

News ClipHerald and News·OR

Oregon Gov. Kotek says state is a ‘cheap date’ for data centers

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced plans to implement new statewide safeguards against the uncontrolled expansion of data centers, citing concerns over tax breaks, water usage, and energy consumption. An advisory committee will provide recommendations, and Portland General Electric has already proposed a significant rate increase for data centers, which state regulators will decide on next week. A previous moratorium on tax breaks for data centers has also initiated an ongoing legal battle.

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7/6/2026

News ClipNPR for Oregonians·OR

Oregon governor says state is a ‘cheap date’ for data centers

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is advocating for new safeguards against data center expansion, citing concerns over tax breaks, water usage, and especially energy consumption. A major utility, Portland General Electric, has proposed a 29% rate increase for data centers, awaiting a state regulatory decision next week. A recently enacted moratorium on data center tax breaks has also led to legal challenges.

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7/3/2026

News ClipStatesman Journal·OR

Oregon poised to hike electric rates for data centers

The Oregon Public Utility Commission is expected to approve new electricity rates for Portland General Electric customers, significantly increasing costs for data centers by 29% while reducing residential rates. This action is a key step in implementing Oregon's 2025 POWER Act, a state law designed to ensure data centers pay a more equitable share for grid infrastructure and energy costs. Governor Tina Kotek emphasizes the importance of these changes in creating a fairer system.

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7/2/2026

News ClipThe Star Homepage·Quincy, Grant County, WA

Data centers are driving demand for gas from Northwest utilities, reports find

Reports reveal that electric utilities in Washington and Oregon are increasingly relying on gas-powered energy to meet the soaring demand from data centers, jeopardizing the states' greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Utilities are circumventing climate rules, investing in new gas infrastructure, and purchasing gas-powered electricity, with a significant approval for a new gas plant for a Vantage data center in Grant County, Washington. This trend raises concerns about energy reliability and the long-term environmental impact of data center growth in the Pacific Northwest.

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6/11/2026

News ClipOPB·Portland, Multnomah County, OR

Oregon utility regulators delay PGE’s data center rate increase for a month - Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon utility regulators have delayed Portland General Electric's proposed 29% rate increase for data centers by one month. The Oregon Public Utility Commission needs more time to review the 200-page filing to ensure accuracy and customer protection, especially as it implements the state's POWER Act which created a new rate class for large energy users. This delay also postpones planned rate decreases for residential and commercial customers.

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6/10/2026

News ClipWillamette Week·OR

PGE Seeks Increased Electricity Rates for Data Centers

Portland General Electric (PGE) has filed a request with the Oregon Public Utility Commission for a 29% electricity rate increase for data centers. This action aims to shift the cost of new energy infrastructure and increased electricity demands away from residential and small business customers. The proposed changes, if approved, will utilize the Oregon POWER Act, creating a new customer class for data centers to bear their direct energy costs.

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6/6/2026

News ClipGrants Pass Tribune·OR

New Utility Rate Proposal Shifts More Electricity Costs to Oregon’s Largest Energy Users

Portland General Electric has submitted a new utility rate proposal under the framework of the POWER Act. This proposal aims to shift more electricity costs to Oregon's largest energy users, marking one of the first major implementations of the law.

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6/6/2026

News ClipYour Oregon News·OR

PGE proposes major increase to data centers, lowering rates for households

Portland General Electric (PGE) is proposing a significant rate increase for data centers and other large industrial power users in Oregon, while slightly lowering rates for residential and commercial customers. This proposal is in response to the POWER Act, a state law requiring large electricity users to pay a greater share of utility costs. The rate changes are pending approval from the Oregon Public Utility Commission.

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6/5/2026

News Clip0:40KGW News·Portland, Multnomah County, OR

PGE requests to raise rates for data centers

Portland General Electric (PGE) is seeking regulatory approval to increase electricity rates for large data centers by 29%. This proposal comes as other customer groups would see a slight rate decrease. The utility states this change aligns with new state laws requiring data centers to cover their full impact on the power supply.

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6/5/2026

News ClipKPTV·Portland, Multnomah County, OR

PGE requests large rate increase for Oregon data centers

Portland General Electric (PGE) has filed for regulatory approval to increase electricity rates by 29% for large data centers in Oregon, while lowering rates for residential and small business customers. These proposed changes are part of the Oregon POWER Act regulatory framework and are pending review by the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC). The utility states the new structure aims to ensure customers driving increased electricity costs, such as data centers, bear the associated infrastructure investment expenses.

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6/4/2026

News ClipStatesman Journal·OR

Oregon Regulators Approve 29% Electricity Rate Hike for Data Centers

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.

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6/4/2026