Pacific Power Seeks 8.6% Rate Increase for System Investments
Pacific Power has requested an 8.6% rate increase, totaling $170 million, from the Oregon Public Utility Commission to fund investments in the electric system. The commission is holding a public meeting and inviting feedback from customers across Oregon, including those…
Portland, OR, July 26, 2026 —
Pacific Power is proposing an 8.6% increase in electricity rates, a move that would amount to an additional $170 million annually. The company has submitted a request to the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) to implement this rate hike, stating the funds are necessary to support critical investments in the state’s electric system.
The Oregon PUC is currently reviewing the proposal and has announced a series of public meetings to gather input from customers. These meetings are intended to allow Oregon residents, including those in Portland, to voice their concerns and provide feedback on how the potential rate increase could impact their household budgets and utility bills.
Details regarding the specific investments Pacific Power intends to make with the additional revenue were not fully elaborated in the initial request summary. However, the company’s stated goal is to modernize and strengthen the electric infrastructure. The PUC will consider customer feedback alongside Pacific Power’s justification for the increase as part of its decision-making process.
Customers interested in participating in the public feedback process are encouraged to attend the scheduled meetings or submit their comments to the Oregon Public Utility Commission. The commission has not yet announced a timeline for its final decision on the proposed rate adjustment.
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