(The Center Square) – As electricity demand surges amid the expansion of data centers and advanced manufacturing, a free-market think tank convened energy experts Wednesday to debate whether traditional utilities, competitive electricity markets or some combination of the two offer the best path toward delivering reliable, affordable power to Americans.
The watchdog Citizens’ Utility Board called the agreement with Pacific Power “the strongest from a for-profit electric utility yet” under Oregon’s POWER Act.
The Public Utility Commission of Oregon (PUC) opened an investigation into Parkdale Water Company on July 7 following a public hearing. “Throughout this process, we have learned a great deal and have taken steps to improve our operations," Parkdale Water said in a statement to Columbia Gorge News.
Turning on the lights or air conditioning inside a house is costing Gorge residents and businesses more this year. Electric utilities state that the price increase stems from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), a federal nonprofit that markets energy throughout the Northwest.
Allenwood, Pa. — Farmers in Union and Lycoming counties are formally organizing to protest a data center's proposed "personal extension cord" being constructed across their properties.
Free news: Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR), introduced on March 27, along with Congressmen Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Mark Amodei (R-NV), the “Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act," legislation intended to modernize compensation for the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).
Several large corporate property tax appeals in Wasco County are forcing officials to set aside millions that might otherwise flow to schools, fire districts and other local services as yet another wave of valuation disputes wind through state and court review.
GOLDENDALE — Klickitat Public Utility District (PUD) has been selected to receive $2.6 million in grant funding from the Washington State Depa…
WASCO CO. — Northern Wasco County People's Utility District has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2024, earning distinction as one of only three recipients in Oregon. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities.
In a document circulated last fall, Oregon power brokers argue wildfires endanger the entire state’s economic health.
