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Oregon Freezes Utility Rates Amid Senate's Renewable Energy Cuts

6/27/2025

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Oregon lawmakers have taken a stand for consumers by passing a bill that halts utility rate increases during the winter months, ensuring families aren't burdened when bills soar. In a contrasting move, the U.S. Senate is deliberating a budget bill that threatens to eliminate renewable energy tax credits, potentially driving up costs and endangering clean energy jobs.

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Oregon lawmakers have taken a stand for consumers by passing a bill that halts utility rate increases during the winter months, ensuring families aren't burdened when bills soar. In a contrasting move, the U.S. Senate is deliberating a budget bill that threatens to eliminate renewable energy tax credits, potentially driving up costs and endangering clean energy jobs.