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Following combined decisions, including agreements reached among PUC staff, PacifiCorp, and consumer advocacy groups, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers that take effect today, April 1.
PacifiCorp Oregon Rates Increases
The changes emerged from PacifiCorp’s annual power cost adjustment and incorporate several additional filings that either increase or decrease customer rates. The net effect is an overall increase.
| Item | Rate effect | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 power cost true up | Increase | Fuel, purchased power, wholesale sales, other power costs |
| Renewable adjustment clause | Increase | Recovery tied to new renewable resources, including two wind farms |
| Energy Trust funding | Increase | Updated support for efficiency programs |
| Accounting and tax filings | Mixed | Some small decreases, some modest increases |
| FAIR Act timing rule | Timing only | Delayed residential start until after winter heating season |
The adjustment incorporates the cost of two wind farms, which will displace more expensive power, and updated funding levels will support the Energy Trust of Oregon’s energy-efficiency programs.
Other factors that played a role in the adjustments were updated actual costs for fuel, purchased power, wholesale market sales, and other power costs for 2024, compared with forecasted costs for that year.
Several routine accounting and tax-related updates also contributed to the outcome, some leading to a small rate decrease for customers and others to modest increases.
Under House Bill (HB) 3179, the FAIR Act, which prevents residential rate increases during the winter heating season, residential rate changes were delayed until April 1.
The adjustment is expected to increase the typical residential customer’s monthly bill by about $5.64 or 4.1%, but actual impacts will vary based on individual energy usage.
Tidings Data Snapshot
PacifiCorp Rate Change In 4 NumbersSource: Oregon PUC April 2026 release / Pacific Power Oregon rate updateDailyTidings.com
Customers are encouraged to explore ways to manage their energy use and take advantage of efficiency programs aimed at reducing overall utility bills, such as:
- Rebates and energy-saving tips from the Energy Trust of Oregon.
- Bill payment assistance, support for past-due balances, utility discount programs, weatherization services, or the Equal Pay Program
- Call Pacific Power at 888-221-7070 or visit PacifiCorp’s website.
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