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PGE Seeks 29% Rate Hike for Oregon Data Centers

6/5/2026

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Portland General Electric (PGE) announced a 29% rate increase for large-load data center customers, June 10, pending regulator approval.
The 2025 POWER Act created a rate class for users over 20 MW, affecting at least 16 Oregon data centers.
The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved the POWER Act on May 7 after PGE’s 5% residential hike added $8 to a typical bill.

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Story summary

Portland General Electric (PGE) announced a 29% rate increase for large-load data center customers, June 10, pending regulator approval.
The 2025 POWER Act created a rate class for users over 20 MW, affecting at least 16 Oregon data centers.
The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved the POWER Act on May 7 after PGE’s 5% residential hike added $8 to a typical bill.