PGE rate hikes: Oregon regulators say they can’t dismiss increase request

high voltage transmission towers.  not for distribution purposes.  .  two on right are BPA and the left is GE.

A state nonprofit group that advocates for utility customers had asked Oregon regulators to dismiss Portland General Electric’s newest rate increase proposal -- but the commission rejected the group's request. LC- The Oregonian

The Oregon Public Utility Commission declined to dismiss Portland General Electric’s newest rate increase proposal, rejecting a motion filed by a state nonprofit group that advocates for utility customers.

The decision Thursday means PGE’s proposed 7.5% increase will go through the regular lengthy rate-setting process.

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