/tags/utilities utilities en-US Copyright Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:19:14 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-10/customers-accuse-nw-natural-of-greenwashing-in-lawsuit-over-its-carbon-reduction-program Oregon’s largest gas utility is facing yet another lawsuit this week, just days after Multnomah County added the company to a lawsuit related to 2021 heat dome deaths. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:19:14 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-10/customers-accuse-nw-natural-of-greenwashing-in-lawsuit-over-its-carbon-reduction-program Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-27/talent-residents-rally-over-ongoing-power-outages Residents of Talent, Oregon took to the streets to express their frustration over a series of power outages in the Southern Oregon community since June. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:22:46 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-27/talent-residents-rally-over-ongoing-power-outages James Kelley /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-26/energy-demand-from-data-centers-growing-faster-than-west-can-supply-experts-say In a webinar hosted by regional transmission authorities, data centers were called a “major challenge” for the energy industry, as well as extreme weather. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:34:52 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-26/energy-demand-from-data-centers-growing-faster-than-west-can-supply-experts-say Alex Baumhardt /law-and-justice/2024-08-12/federal-utility-seeks-dismissal-from-lawsuits-claiming-its-actions-ignited-a-2020-wildfire The Bonneville Power Administration has filed a motion to be dismissed from three federal lawsuits related to 2020′s Holiday Farm Fire, which devastated Blue River and several other communities east of Eugene, Oregon. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:31:41 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-08-12/federal-utility-seeks-dismissal-from-lawsuits-claiming-its-actions-ignited-a-2020-wildfire Brian Bull /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-10/residents-of-talent-confused-and-frustrated-with-power-outages While Pacific Power says elevated fire risk settings are an effort to prevent wildfires, many residents are wondering why Talent has been so affected. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:16:35 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-10/residents-of-talent-confused-and-frustrated-with-power-outages Erik Neumann /weather/2024-07-10/oregons-electric-grid-powers-through-record-breaking-heat Utilities recommend conserving energy during the hottest hours of the day, in part to help lessen strain on the state’s power grid. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:05:29 GMT /weather/2024-07-10/oregons-electric-grid-powers-through-record-breaking-heat Kyra Buckley /politics-government/2024-06-22/still-need-your-landline-california-regulators-just-stopped-at-t-from-pulling-the-plug The California Public Utilities Commission rejected the telecom’s bid to stop providing service in many parts of the state. Sat, 22 Jun 2024 14:23:27 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-22/still-need-your-landline-california-regulators-just-stopped-at-t-from-pulling-the-plug Khari Johnson /economy-and-finance/2024-06-01/record-number-of-oregonians-disconnected-from-electric-gas-service-as-rates-climb More Oregonians had their electricity or natural gas service cut off in April than at any time in the six years the state’s been tracking disconnections, according to a presentation the head of the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board gave to a state Senate committee this week. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:44:19 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-06-01/record-number-of-oregonians-disconnected-from-electric-gas-service-as-rates-climb Courtney Sherwood /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-20/utility-watchdog-calls-to-cap-oregon-rate-hikes-as-energy-bills-continue-to-rise As electric and gas rates continue to rise, an advocacy group for utility customers is proposing rate caps on energy increases for all for-profit utilities to help avoid high energy bills. Tue, 21 May 2024 01:00:43 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-20/utility-watchdog-calls-to-cap-oregon-rate-hikes-as-energy-bills-continue-to-rise /money-and-personal-finances/2024-05-10/california-sets-a-new-flat-charge-for-customers-of-large-investor-owned-utilities-like-pg-e The decision means middle and high-income households will pay a fixed electricity rate of $24 each month, and low-income households will pay either $6 or $12. Usage rates will drop a few cents as a result of the change. Fri, 10 May 2024 13:44:54 GMT /money-and-personal-finances/2024-05-10/california-sets-a-new-flat-charge-for-customers-of-large-investor-owned-utilities-like-pg-e Manola Secaira