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Oregon hikes data-center fees 29%, cuts rates for 963k customers

7/9/2026

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Oregon Public Utility Commission approved rates that raise data-center charges by an average of 29% and lower residential, commercial, and other industrial rates.
The order affects about 963,000 Portland General Electric customers and reflects the POWER Act signed by Gov. Tina Kotek.
Data Center Coalition vice president Aaron Tinjum filed a petition to reconsider, saying a cost-causation model should protect existing customers while letting data centers support clean energy growth.

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Oregon Public Utility Commission approved rates that raise data-center charges by an average of 29% and lower residential, commercial, and other industrial rates.
The order affects about 963,000 Portland General Electric customers and reflects the POWER Act signed by Gov. Tina Kotek.
Data Center Coalition vice president Aaron Tinjum filed a petition to reconsider, saying a cost-causation model should protect existing customers while letting data centers support clean energy growth.