OREGON ⚡ RATE CUT APPROVED FOR PACIFIC POWER CUSTOMERS STARTING JAN. 1
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved a modest rate decrease for PacifiCorp customers, effective January 1, 2026.
For a typical residential customer using 900 kWh, monthly bills are expected to drop by about $0.96 (0.7%), bringing the average bill to roughly $153.28. Actual savings will vary based on usage and customer type.
The decrease is driven by PacifiCorp’s updated forecast for fuel costs, purchased power, and wholesale sales for 2026. The rates reflect an agreement among PUC staff, the utility, and consumer advocates.
PUC Chair Letha Tawney noted that House Bill 3179 prevents rate increases during the winter heating season, helping households manage costs when energy demand is highest.
🔎 What’s next: Additional rate adjustments are expected April 1, 2026, with details to be announced in March.
📞 Help paying bills: Pacific Power customers can explore energy-saving incentives via Energy Trust of Oregon, payment assistance, discount programs, and weatherization services. Call 888-221-7070 or check Pacific Power’s website.
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