PGE Requests Large Rate Increase for Oregon Data Centers

PGE requests large rate increase for Oregon data centers

Portland General Electric (PGE) has filed for regulatory approval of new electricity rates that would increase costs for large data centers while lowering rates for residential and small business customers, the utility announced Wednesday.

Portland General Electric to increase data center rates by 29%, cut residential rates by 1.3%

Portland’s largest electric utility announced Wednesday it plans to increase rates by 29% for large load users like data centers. Meanwhile, the utility’s residential and commercial customers will see a slight decrease in their rates. Portland General Electric is making these changes as it begins implementing a landmark law that requires these large electricity customers to pay more.“This is a pretty big deal because now this gives PGE new tools…

Portland General Electric seeks massive data center rate hike

Portland General Electric is asking utility regulators to approve a massive, 29% increase for data centers as it implements the Power Act, a new law meant to ensure that the energy-hungry industry pays its fair share.

PGE asks to raise rates on data centers this year — and drop them for everyone else

Portland General Electric filed for a 29% rate increase on large-load customers, but slight rate decreases for all other customers.