utilities

Utility companies could charge Oregon ratepayers for electric vehicle infrastructure improvements under proposed HB 4066

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – House Bill 4066, a prospective law that passed on a 7-2 vote that would allow the state Public Utility Commission (PUC) to provide electric companies with the ability to recover costs for electric vehicle investments from ratepayers, passed the[Read More…]

Power outages in Timber, Buxton, Banks areas, 911 outage for some homes

A downed power line in Gales Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley BUXTON – High winds and soaking rain have already taken their toll during this weekend’s flood watch: Power outages throughout the region, from multiple causes, have impacted customers of Portland General Electric and West Oregon Electric Co-op in Timber, Buxton,[Read More…]

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