| Docket Number | Docket Name | Company |
|---|---|---|
| UM 2377 | PUC INVESTIGATION OF RULE C AND I, MARGINAL COST STUDY TREATMENT | PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC |
| Created Date | Comment Type | First Name | Last Name | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 12:32:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Rosalie McDougall Portland, 97202 rosalie.mcdougall@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:32:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sarah Chaney Milwaukie, 97222 sarah.rachel.chaney@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:32:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the rising cost of my household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower my billing rates. I've been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long without accountability. We need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Regina Winkler Portland, 97214 winkler_regina@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:32:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of residential users. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Please ensure data centers pay for what they use. And remember, sometimes stocks go down,. Your primary responsibilities are to residential users and not stock holders. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, O. R. Howard Portland, 97201 orclh2@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:32:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Allison Milian Summerfield, 97202 allison.milian97@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:32:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sidney Smith Portland, 97202 sid@absoluteimages.org | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:32:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ethan Greenidge Portland, 97202 ethangreenidge@live.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:00 AM | General Comment | emilio@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Emilio Chavez Medford, 97501 Emilio@uniteoregon.org | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I’m very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, John Paulson Keizer, 97303 jrpaulson@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I worked with municipal utilities for 15 years as director of communications for FMEA in Florida. Commercial customers, which includes data centers, should pay all of their own infrastructure costs. It is unfair to pass these costs on to residential customers. Just as their profits are not distributed to electric utility customers, their cost of doing business should be data centers sole responsibility. Transmission, distribution, water access and recycling and land use costs are the choice of the companies that build data data centers and their agreements with electric utilities, cities and counties should make these companies pay100 percent of their cost. Greater involvement is needed by your department to establish regulations for data centers before they are built. Additionally, Data centers should be mandated to include energy efficiency practices to reduce their footprint and the negative environmental impacts they have been shown to have on communities. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Data from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in residential household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. Residential customers should not be subsidizing data centers energy use. Like many Oregonians, I have installed HVAC and battery systems to reduce my energy costs. And yet my electruc bill has experienced over a 55 percent increase during the past several years. Oregon families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. They recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful and dishonest. If an investment is made for a data center, the company building the center should pay the entire cost of its energy infrastructure needs for the duration of its existence. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Stephanie Wolanski Portland, 97221 swolanski@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Stephanie Phillips Bridges Portland, 97233 sphillips161@hotmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Julie Hamilton Salem, 97302 jkhamiltonacup@hotmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Laurel Viles Portland, 97266 laurel.viles@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Heather Pinney Portland, 97219 pinneypenk@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kenneth Carlson Salem, 97306 oregonkc22@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. If a company has enough money flowing through it to require one of these giant data centers, it should be their responsibility to pay for it, not mine. My electricity bill has already doubled since 2020, through no fault of my own! I'm scrupulous with my energy use, and there is quite literally nothing more I can do to lower it, unless I want to give up hot food and hand-wash my clothes in the bathtub, or maybe just shiver all winter and sweat 24/7 all summer. I guess I'm already used to sleep deprivation, given how stressful living in poverty is, but I don't think I should have to give up further basic comforts to line the pockets of billion-dollar corporations. We've cut all the bills we can in this household-- we don't subscribe to a single streaming service, we don't have cable tv, we only replace our phones when they break. We cook all our own meals because fast food and restaurants are both prohibitively expensive now, and we don't really have discretionary income anymore. I only buy new clothes when the ones I have literally fall apart. I am not the financially irresponsible one here, PGE is, and the skyrocketing energy bills since 2021 have caused and will continue to cause untold harm to the most vulnerable members of our community. I'm in pretty dire straits and I know I am still struggling less than some of my neighbors. The meager incomes of low-income people like me should not be subsidizing the excess of the wealthy. Tell PGE they're on their own and that they need to figure out their financial issues on their own. Maybe their CEO doesn't need $7.4M per year, for starters. Maybe they need to start "living within their means", like my family does. I am tired of being asked for more and more every year for the absolute basics of survival. I am tired of every small bit of financial progress I make being erased because some gazillionaire feels like they could stand to own a few more yachts. Every year since 2020, I have had to "cut back" and there is nothing left to cut. PGE can cut back. The companies using all this electricity can cut back. I can't! PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Margaret Lacey Salem, 97305 doodlemancy@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, perla salazar Medford, 97501 crazzyapple@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Rodric Richenberg Portland, 97206 rdrcr@pm.me | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dawn Harfmann Redmond, 97756 dawn.harfmann@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I am an Oregon citizen concerned about our energy costs. More specifically, citizens subsidizing data centers through rate increases that are partially funding the infrastructure required to supply the power to these facilities. These facilities do not support a substantial number of long-term jobs and therefore I do not feel it is appropriate for the citizens to support the cost of their infrastructure. Our benefit will be limited and we should not bear the cost.... It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kelson Redding Milwaukie, 97222 kelsonredding@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Harry Freiberg Brookings, 97415 hap@alumni.stanford.edu | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, BJ Novitski Eugene, 97402 bjn@efn.org | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mayra Camacho Portland, 97202 mcamac24@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. This template speaks for me. Oregon is becoming increasingly UNAFFORDABL!!! So many people I Know have sold their homes, packed the PODS and its Florida or bust, or Texas, or Arizona ... what do all these states have in common ??? GROWTH!!! they are expaning, while Oregon is SHRINKING. Oregon is in a recession while other states are growing and thriving. Please help out the people of Oregon. Make data centers and PGE responsible. Data Center costs should NOT be on the backs of hard working Oregonians who might be thinking about leaving. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kathryn Starlyn Tigard, 97223 kstarlyn@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Eric Lambart Portland, 97217 eric-politics@nomeaning.org | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Melinda van Hemert Astoria, 97103 melinda.vanhemert@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Hello, I am hopeful that the passage of HB 3546 into law will now provide the opportunity to data centers to pay their fair share. PGE’s proposal at 18% seems woefully low and offensive. Additionally, I’m very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. I encourage bold action now as this is an incredible opportunity to set a template moving forward. When will it be enough that residential customers continue to subsidize and support the bulk of our energy needs. Please act boldly. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Karen Galloway Portland, 97219 karengllwy@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, which are being carried by residential customers, and other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sheila Nelson Keizer, 97303 macaw@peak.org | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:33:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Heather Pinney Portland, 97219 pinneypenk@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Rachael Hein Portland, 97230 hzoomer36@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Cindy Hildenbrand Portland, 97216 stillcrazyafterall@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. It is time for these big businesses to pay the full share of their costs! PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, William Brault Portland, 97202 wmbrault44@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Phillip Norman Lake Oswego, 97034 pjnorman@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Marta Boyett Elmira, 97437 marta@epud.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It's past time to rein in the pass-through of the costs that data centers add to our electric bills, directly and indirectly. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Phil Harris Portland, 97206 p.harris.pdx@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Luke Wisher Portland, 97206 lukewisher@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ann Watters Salem, 97301 twofivestars@comcast.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dana Weintraub Beaverton, 97003 mrdanaweintraub@proton.me | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Phil Goldsmith Portland, 97209 phil@lopglaw.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dawn Barry-Griffin Warrenton, 97146 dawninpdx@msn.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dana Weintraub Beaverton, 97003 mrdanaweintraub@proton.me | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful profiteering. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Rick Silverman PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Rick Silverman Portland, 97239 gizmot@teleport.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dorothy Tharsing Bandon, 97411 dtharsing@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. We are a retired couple, and astounded by our rising electricity costs. The rest of this is a boilerplate letter, but we really are hoping we're getting our message across! It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Charles Kuttner Portland, 97221 ckuttner@jhu.edu | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Patricia Jacobson Wilsonville, 97070 lpjake@comcast.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Priscilla Lane Portland, 97215 lanekappes@comcast.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Leslie Hunter Eugene, 97405 lhunter@uoregon.edu | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kristy Giles Clackamas, 97015 kristygiles@aol.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Chris Guillory Port Angeles, 98362 chris_no51@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Robert Brosius Jr Grants Pass, 97526 brosius@usa.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, CathaMary Anne LoomisJoyce Portland, 97215 maj7900@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:34:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Christian Dolan Portland, 97206 2427se66@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jeff Kuehl Gresham, 97080 k86444@juno.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Carolyn Eckel Portland, 97230 tlew4002@earthlink.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Linda Bumpas Eugene, 97405 lindabumpas@msn.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Beth Bown Portland, 97267 bethbown@centurylink.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Bob Rossi Salem, 97301 rjrossi55@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Karen Springer Portland, 97225 springkt4@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Donna Bonetti North Bend, 97459 donnambirdlady@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Carol Wagner Salem, 97301 carol@craftedbycarol.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. No welfare for PGE at our expense! Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brent Rocks Portland, 97201 brent_rocks@comcast.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Tuck Wilson Portland, 97202 ltuckwilson@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:24 AM | General Comment | brookscronkrite@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Laurie Brooks Tigard, 97223 Brookscronkrite@comcast.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Marie Wakefield Newport, 97365 wakefieldm_2000@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kristin Smith Portland, 97209 kristin262smith@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brice Suprenant Portland, 97206 bsuprena@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. More load isn’t a bad thing if grid utilization rates go up a get spread out evenly. More revenue should lower rates for everyone but clearly the data center’s electricity demands need to be flexible along with developing load flexibility across all users through VPPs etc. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. To this point since speed to market is limited by transmission and generation and whereas the data center load doesn’t seem cost averse why not have them pay for or heavily subsidize homeowner investments in heat pumps, behind the meter solar photovoltaic or just simple attic insulation for moderate and low income residents to free up capacity in the quickest and cheapest way currently available. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, David King Portland, 97217 zx@dknob.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. HERE'S ANOTHER UNPRECEDENTED SITUATION THAT DOESN'T FIT NORMAL BILLING PRACTICES. I SAY, LET THE PEOPLE WHO ARE INVESTING IN AI PAY THE ENERGY COSTS (THAT IS, LET THE DATA CENTERS THEMSELVES PAY FOR THEIR ABSOLUTELY OUT-OF-CONTROL ENERGY USE. I DO NOT APPROVE OF TAXPAYERS SUBSIDIZING THESE THINGS!!!!!!! THERE'S SO MUCH MONEY SLOSHING AROUND THE WHOLE AI THING, DATA CENTERS DON'T NEED TO BE SUBSIDIZED!!!!!!!!! It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Lyn Larson Corvallis, 97330 llarson@peak.org | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ryan Sooley Portland, 97206 rsooley@pm.me | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I am subsidizing rates that include grid investments for Data Centers throughout the PGE territory. Their demand continues to raise my electric bills, disproportionately. Please correct that injustice. My modest $5 for 148kwh was 14% of my charges. The remainder included charges that transfer somebody elses' outsized, inefficient needs, provisioning and support to my bill. That also includes where PGE has to source excess demand from more expensive sources. I am on a fixed income. COLA this year was 2.8%. How about you work within my budget? PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mark Birnbaum Portland, 97217 mark@birnbaum.us | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Energy affordability is important to me as my financial situation becomes more insecure. Oregonians have been subsidizing data centers' energy bills for too long. We need regulators to take data center costs off our home energy bills, as this creates undo harm for my family and many others. As you know, over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (who do an excellent job as fair advocates for consumers) shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. As regulators, we need you to deal with data centers' energy costs because more and more are coming and the problem will continue to grow. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Amy Carlson Portland, 97217 amycarlson@comcast.net | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, ROBERT PLATA Salem, 97302 da_crusher@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sherry Monie Damascus, 97089 sherry.monie@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, B.C. Shelby Portland, 97209 bcshelby@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, L D Ashland, 97520 de5franco5@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:35:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Maryellen Read Portland, 97219 maryellenread@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:36:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Lynn Delorme Portland, 97217 lynndelorme1@yahoo.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:36:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Debra Rehn Portland, 97202 bibleeogirl@aol.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:36:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Richard Brodner Portland, 97214 rbrodner@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:36:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jamie Shields Rainier, 97048 jfillmore66@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:36:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Stefanie Harmon Portland, 97206 stefaniepaulette@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:36:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, David Nichols Portland, 97213 davemult@aol.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:36:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Vern Owens Mulino, 97042 vernlowensjr@gmail.com | ||
| 10/30/2025 12:36:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Christy Morse Mulino, 97042 vernlowensjr@gmail.com | ||
| 11/2/2025 8:48:40 AM | Oppose Docket | Lisa | Rindfleisch | Dear Commissioners, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Enough is Enough! It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! |
| 11/4/2025 12:33:52 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Sarah Ruibal sarahruibal@gmail.com 9831 SE King Way Happy Valley, Oregon 97086 | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:33:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Nikki Hahn Salem, 97301 nikki.c.hahn@outlook.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:33:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Zoe Serrano Hillsboro, 97123 zoeserrano99@outlook.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:33:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Caroline Iverson Oregon City, 97045 cmcciverson@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, brad kalita Chiloquin, 97624 natrlovr@retreatfornaturelovers.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I oppose customers paying for data centers' power. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and am struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Put people over power and profits for Big Tech. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Janet Johnson Newport, 97365 peacecoast@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Bobbie Castle Silverton, 97381 bobbiecastle@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Public Comments on Dockets UM 2377 Dear Commissioners, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE's proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers' energy costs for years. I am aware that data centers are causing large investments to connect to the grid; investments that are being carried by residential customers as well as other customer classes. Over the last many years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that at the expense of Oregonians, PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers. Evidence from groups such as the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board reflects that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. Utilities increase data center billing rates , however it does little to lower residential customer;s billing rates. We simply cannot subsidize data centers' costs, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive in benefits, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. A recommendation that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then the rest of the tab is picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades is not okay. If an investment is made for a data center, it should not show up on my bill a few years later. We need to get serious about holding the industrial customers accountable for their costs. PGE'S proposal is lacking entirely, and unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the Commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy. Sincerely, Cathy Steere PO Box 8 Grand Ronde, OR 97347 PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Cathy Steere Grand Ronde, 97347 cak5050@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Joseph D'Ambrosia Portland, 97212 jdambr@pdx.edu | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Benjamin Rosen Portland, 97206 brosensu@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Guy Berliner Portland, 97214 guy.berliner@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in electric rates. Please ensure that data centers don't operate at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. Please be forward thinging to protect customers who need affordable energy. Don't leave the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades. Sincerely, Brenda Kameenui PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brenda Kameenui Eugene, 97405 my240house@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Christy Kelley Portland, 97213 ortaxutility.squad047@passinbox.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Craig Emerick Corvallis, 97330 cemerick63@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. First I would like to say, I'm not convinced PGE's contract was arrived at through an appropriate bidding process. I would love to see evidence of how PGE's service contract came to be. That said, I concur fully with the following statement: It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brian Altman Portland, 97202 brian.baltman@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, D Llona Cornelius, 97113 dllona@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Tom Easley Corvallis, 97333 tom.easley48@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Alan Eisenberg Portland, 97214 alan812472@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Thomas Lewis Portland, 97233 gamodato@aol.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Guy Berliner Portland, 97214 guy.berliner@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. Oregon rates have been based on the principle that costs should be allocated to those classes of customer who benefit from the investments. Please work with PGE to assure that this principle is fully put into practice and extend it to reflect the benefits to all ratepayers from energy efficiency investment. Rates should reflect this beneift from all classes of customers' investments, but the biggest investments are residential. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Frederick Gordon Portland, 97206 flambaster@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers require huge amounts of energy to operate as well as major investments needed to get them connected to the grid. AI companies profit from running data centers but are not paying “their fair share” in energy costs. These are being subsidized by residential customers, who are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kathleen Worley Portland, 97219 worleyk@reed.edu | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Enough is Enough! It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Lisa Rindfleisch Bend, 97702 lulurindfleisch@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I am an elder at this point in life and my rates have never stopped rising even tho I practically live in the dark now. I have gas heat and appliances. I have followed the energy suck for years with the massive data centers and now we are looking at AI that will pretty much render us to be homeless because we as residential citizens are being decimated at the costs WE cover fir these massive centers. Dont get me atarted on WATER also. THIS HAS TO BE STOPPED. No more having citizens pay vs. the companies that continue to get tax breaks. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, J Jecmen Portland, 97236 jj@pacifier.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. I am also very concerned that the increased demand for electricity by data centers will result in Oregon not being able to reach its renewal energy and climate goals. At a minimum, the cost to data centers for their increase in demand on our electrical system should include the cost to the utilities (and to Oregonians) to add the renewable capacity needed by the centers' demand, to ensure that we stay on track with our renewable goals. Also, it appears that the increased damand by data centers in the Northwest might result in an absolute shortage of electricity. The pricing of electricity to datacenters should take this into account. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Carl Vanderzanden Portland, 97214 carlvz@mac.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Anthony Lash Portland, 97206 tclash@mac.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Lexie Folkerts Portland, 97212 lexie.folkerts@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:34:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brian Yorgey Corvallis, 97330 brian.yorgey@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I am a senior citizen who is becoming increasingly worried about the rising cost of living. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Donna Steadman Tigard, 97224 dab1219@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dana Weintraub Beaverton, 97003 mrdanaweintraub@proton.me | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mary Wall Eugene, 97405 marwal53@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, David C Parker Portland, 97214 david.bodhi@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Randy Harrison Eugene, 97402 ran6711@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Barbara Troxel Gresham, 97030 barbtroxel@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Hal Anthony Grants Pass, 97526 threepines@centurylink.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, David Regan Portland, 97205 dregan02@msn.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does very little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for far too long. This needs to stop. Going forward, data centers' impact on our home energy bills needs to be realistically addressed in a more equitable way. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shamefully dishonest. If an investment is made for a data center, it should not show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ramona Crocker Beaverton, 97008 sage33@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brent Rocks Portland, 97201 brent_rocks@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ann Nowicki Eugene, 97408 tazzannie975@gmail.om | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Craig Marburger Portland, 97239 cnclm1@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jynx Houston Portland, 97215 jynxcdo@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Roger May Medford, 97504 rhmay7@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Pat DeLaquil Gresham, 97080 pdelaquil@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mary Anne Joyce Portland, 97215 maj7900@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Estelle Voeller Medford, 97501 evoeller@charter.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Michael Wolf Portland, 97212 mchlwlf@lycos.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dan Jaynes Bend, 97703 dan.jaynes@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Amy Murray Portland, 97206 gem2amarra@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Deborah Kreuser Beaverton, 97007 dkreuser78751@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:55 AM | General Comment | psansone2@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Paul Sansone Sansone Gales Creek, 97117 Psansone2@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Linda Terry Corvallis, 97330 terryr@peak.org | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:35:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Sincerely, Mary Lou Emerson PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mary Lou Emerson Portland, 97202 marylouemerson1947@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. The public has been boondoggled. If this immoral and unequitable situation is not rectified, we should demand that the data center service be sliced off into a new company completely separate from home service. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Anne Mitchell Portland, 97206 mitchellanne@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Nikki Hahn Salem, 97301 nikki.c.hahn@outlook.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I heartily object to being used as a commodity for the data banks to use and sell at will. This does not benefit me in any way and as such I refuse to fund it. If a business wants to operate in this fashion the cost should not be dropped on the commodity. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, David Kay Portland, 97236 daveatu@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ray Neff Eugene, 97405 rpneff@efn.org | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, margo wyse Mimbres, 88049 bodica6086@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Barbara Troxel Gresham, 97030 barbtroxel@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Barb De Young Albany, 97321 lldeyoung2@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Larry De Young Millersburg, 97321 lldeyoung2@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jeanine Yows Salem, 97302 yowsa_99@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Daniel Stillwaggon Portland, 97215 dstillwa@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are causing large investments to connect them to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I am also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to be serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Walt Mintkeski Portland, 97202 mintkeski@juno.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Benjamin Platt Portland, 97202 benplatt59@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Judy Steinberger Portland, 97212 jlasteinberger@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are causing large investments for connection to the grid, investments that are being borne by other customer. Over the past four years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in electric rates. PGE is not assigning enough costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. Data centers are being subsidizing for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers are spending more on energy efficiency than we benefit, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. PGE’s proposal for assigning data centers costs for investments is suspect. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for three years' worth of costs, and then leave the rest of the expense to PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. PGE needs to charge data centers for their full cost, and not have other customers foot the bill. Large industrial customers need to pay their own costs. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Teresa DdeLorenzo Astoria, 97103 tde@teleport.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ronald Gillilan Estacada, 97023 rong7664@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Charlie Graham Hillsboro, 97124 cgraham@teleport.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Steve Hocker Portland, 97224 steve.hocker@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Nancy K Anderson Portland, 97215 nkanderson5@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sharon Burge Salem, 97302 burge.sherry@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. We can't afford to support data centers' energy needs when our rates are already continuously being raised. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Norah Renken Portland, 97203 rennor@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jynx Houston Portland, 97215 jynxcdo@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Michael Martin Portland, 97203 mikeyx3@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:36:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Phyllis Reynolds Keizer, 97303 choirmompr@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Elizabeth Schilling Portland, 97210 lizschilling46@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ann Nowicki Eugene, 97408 tazzannie975@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Susan Heath Albany, 97322 forbux@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Roger Siegner Portland, 97219 ssiegner3@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ted Tosterud Fairview, 97024 ttost@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Matthew Gray Corvallis, 97330 tomattsiphone@gmail.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Joyce Wint Eugene, 97403 jowins@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Randy Harrison Eugene, 97402 ran6711@comcast.net | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kathy Peterson Oregon City, 97045 willamina52@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/4/2025 12:37:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Barbara Backstrand Portland, 97209 barbarabackstrand@icloud.com | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:32:50 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Brook Brakey brooklyn970330@gmail.com Portland, Oregon 97202-3685 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:32:53 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Paula Hayes pjh9559@aol.com 6029 NE Fremont Portland , Oregon 97213 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:32:56 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Alicia Yballa aliciayballa@gmail.com Portland, Oregon 97201 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:32:58 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Andi Graves adggrapes@gmail.com 8908 Ne Flanders St Portland, Oregon 97220 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:00 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. River Horner hornerriver6@gmail.com 10727 SE Mather Rd Clackamas, Oregon 97015 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:03 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Leah Howard lghoward06@gmail.com Portland, Oregon 97214 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:06 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Isabel Ahana izyarnold@gmail.com Portland, Oregon 97266 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:08 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Shona Blumeneau shonacb@gmail.com 2650 NE 6th Pl Portland, Oregon 97212 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:11 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Ruben Arellano raadivision@yahoo.com 1925 NE 73rd ave Portland , Oregon 97213 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:14 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Jesse Horner 80horner06@gmail.com 13012 SE Cooper St Portland, Oregon 97236 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:16 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. As an Oregon resident and taxpayer I have noticed the steady increase in electric costs. We already pay a high rate and going into the winter months, it is not an option to “reduce our usage”. You want us to stop running the heater when it’s below 32° outside? You want us to sit in the dark after working a 10 hour shift while AI uses more energy in a day than I can in a year? PGE’s profit margin isn’t my problem. Charge the ACTUAL entity that’s wasting our electricity. Charge data centers. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Kian Horton adventureawaits001@gmail.com Portland, Oregon 97222 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Christine LaPorte Portland, 97214 claportepdx@gmail.com | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Maleek McKenzie Portland, 97225 maleek.mckenzie@sierraclub.org | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Alyssa Colistro Portland, 97232 arcolistro@gmail.com | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. The demand for data centers will only continue to grow. And it’s clear they are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. My family is concerned about our budget being sufficient in unstable economic times, I can’t support for profit companies’ data centers on top of that. No Oregonian should. They should pay their fair share. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Naomi Pusch Portland, 97212 naomi.pusch@gmail.com | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Though I am not currently a PGE customer I am extremely concerned at what kind of precedent this could set for the state if the proposal is passed. These past few years, PGE and all other electric and gas utilities have had large increases in rates, impacting all Oregonians who are already struggling economically. Pacific Power even wanted us (their customers) to pay for the the negligence they were found liable for following wildfires. Now we see companies investing in ai and data centers wanting customers to continue to foot their investment costs while they reap the profits. How is that ok? We are not their beasts of burden. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Blanca Gutierrez Medford, 97501 g.blanca.p@gmail.com | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:31 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Be Marston bprofane@hotmail.com 1300 Southwest Park Avenue apt 1914 Portland, Oregon 97201 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:34 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Seeta Y stoneseeta@gmail.com 1895 NW 9th Ave Hillsboro , Oregon 97124 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:37 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Rebecca Wishnie rwishnie748@gmail.com Portland, Oregon 97219 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:38 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Laura Colby LauraColby2197@gmail.com 12505 SE River Rd, Apt 6 Portland, Oregon 97222 | ||
| 11/5/2025 12:33:41 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Katelynn Whittle katelynnwhittle@yahoo.com 1650 NE 32nd ave, Apt 426 Portland, Oregon 97232 | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Veronica Poklemba Portland, 97202 ronnie717@comcast.net | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE will charge residential & commercial customers for the extra expenses of system improvements necessary to support the huge loads of data centers while ignoring the demands of residential customers for system improvements in their neighborhoods. I have first hand experience with PGE as a career employee & as a residential customer. Many of the circuits in residential areas are not maintained well & not improved with more wire & larger capacity wire to enure high quality service & rapid restoraration of service after severe storms. PGE customer service refuses to meet with neighborhoods to answer complaints about poor wire infrastructure & long outages. As a career employee I experiened many instances of employees who scorned customers, insulted them, & who enjoyed good salary & benefits while supervisors tolerated poor performance & demostrated favoritism among employees for promotions & job assignments. PGE is convinced that no matter how short sighted their decisions may be as a utility provider they have a captive rate base to pay for any mistakes they make. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Stephen A Johnson Portland, 97225 seasaj777@gmail.com | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jynx Houston Portland, 97215 jynxcdo@gmail.com | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:42 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Rory Overton roryovertonc@gmail.com 6731 NE Hancock St Portland, Oregon 97213 | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jay Humphrey Estacada, 97023 blue1jay@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, monica gilman Estacada, 97023 monicagilman@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, RACHEL SLOCUM Portland, 97211 rachel_slocum@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Phillip Callaway Crawfordsville, 97336 phillip_callaway@msn.com | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:56 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Harald Armour tilt-confess-bok@duck.com Portland, Oregon 97206 | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:32:58 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. ejacobs@uoregon.edu 31700 Owl Rd. Eugene, Oregon 97405-9547 | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:33:01 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Laura Gurley lauragurley@protonmail.com 4305 SE Bybee Blvd Portland, Oregon 97206 | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:33:03 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Lauren Crow laurenjeancrow@gmail.com 10208 SW 32nd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97219 | ||
| 11/6/2025 12:33:06 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Leland Hull treeclimberpdx@gmail.com 10208 Sw 32nd ave Portland, Oregon 97219 | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. My family carefully monitors our electricity use. We do our part by participating in the PGE Time of Day program which uses very high on-peak rates to shift loads off peak. Families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments and are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for. This means that residential customers are effectively subsidizing data centers. Families should not be paying the start up costs for data centers. Rather data centers must be held responsible for all costs of electricity generation, transmission and distribution through the lifecycle of their operation. My family's electricity bill should not be going up to pay for new data centers when we are already doing our part to reduce peak consumption. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Peter Kokopeli Portland, 97215 hobbes@shoutandsing.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I live in a 400 sq ft apartment with electric heating and all LED lighting. I take energy conservation seriously, and also aim to keep my electric bill low. The amount of subsidy I should be providing to data centers is exactly zero. Please hold them accountable for their energy use. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ben Seigel Portland, 97227 bas@versastudio.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Abby Knipp North Bend, 97459 abbyk@rogueclimate.org | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I’m worried about the lack of transparency around this case. PGE is asking customers to cover $72.3 million in cost recovery, without giving us the details of what they expect us to pay. Buck-up, shut-up, and pay-up. PGE demands $72.3M for AI data centers after taking a 50% price hike and treats residential customers like mushrooms. We don’t get to know where our money is going. PGE says it’s time for customers to buck-up, shut-up, and pay-up. Is this Commission really going along with that? In the financial industry, when money flows, institutions file reports to protect against abuse, theft, and fraud. In the utility industry, billion-dollar corporations use monopoly power to keep customers in the dark on what their money is really supporting. In Oregon, utilities can grab $72.3M like they’re taking candy from a child, and the Commission does nothing to build in any transparency. I doubt the Governor of our great state thinks that’s okay. I’m not okay with it. I’m the customer, and as such, I have the strongest voice in this fight. It’s irresponsible to keep customers from information necessary to evaluate public investments in our distribution system and public power. Look at the legal definition of public power--it includes PGE. It was a strategic error for the Commission to allow an NDA that blocked customers from being treated like mushrooms—in the dark on information critical to assessing for ourselves if we should be stuck with the tab. That’s the kind of error that undermines public trust and erodes faith in our public institutions. The Commission can correct the error. There’s time to do so. But I fear that the Commission, perhaps inspired by our federal administration, will stand between customers and the largest corporations (utilities and AI data centers) rather than stand by consumers. Buck-up, shut-up, and pay-up, says big PGE to small customers. But how will the Commission respond to that? Let's hear it. Thank you for your time. I urge you to take a closer look at what is fair for PGE household customers to truly pay, especially for distribution costs. Sincerely, Jessica Iplikci Portland, 97210 jessicaiplikci@gmail.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Residential customers should not be subsidizing data center and AI power as has been happening and as has been increasing my electric bill nearly 50% in 4 years. Data centers and AI should finance their own power permanently. My understanding is that AI is expected to grow to equal residential and industrial power consumption across the country; that is a terrible burden for ordinary people to subsidize if the power costs are not completely separated. This is especially important in Oregon which is a high data center state (33%, I heard, second in the nation). I am concerned PGE is not completely assigning data centers their own costs which hurts my family and other ordinary Oregonians. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Elizabeth Graser-Lindsey Beavercreek, 97004 egraserlindsey@gmail.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Max Menchaca Portland, 97218 maximomenchaca@protonmail.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Anne Corbett Gresham, 97080 corbett.anne@gmail.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I am a software engineer in Portland. I understand the need for data centers, but I also understand their costs are tremendous--and tech companies will do anything to avoid paying those costs. They make record profits while PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. PGE should put the costs of data centers on the owners of the data centers, rather than expecting individual Oregonians to subsidize their costs. They can afford it. (And if it means their electricity bills are "too high"? Perhaps that is just the incentive they need to find more efficient ways of operating.) The utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, and that's a great start! But it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kristy Overton Portland, 97214 hi@nextlevelbanana.online | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Beth Levin Portland, 97213 bethagl@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Angela Zehava Portland, 97202 angela.zehava@stanfordalumni.org | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jon VanDerZee Portland, 97215 hhsurfer@gmail.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kenny Asher Portland, 97202 kenny@hereforpdx.net | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:45 AM | General Comment | kyla.r.yeoman@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers provide a service to users, but those users are largely big tech and other corporations, not residential PGE customers. I don't believe this class of customer should bear as much weight as it currently is, or is proposed to in the future. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. Please PGE re-weight this, assigning costs to data centers themselves. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, kyla Yeoman Portland, 97212 Kyla.r.yeoman@gmail.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Estee Emlen Portland, 97219 estee.emlen@gmail.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Joan Meyerhoff Portland, 97211 joan.meyerhoff@gmail.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I’m writing because the last four years have seen nearly a 50?% rise in our electric rates, and I’m worried that residential customers are shouldering most of the costs that should belong to large data-center users. Data centers require huge upgrades to the grid, far exceeding what an average household uses. PGE’s latest proposal raises data-center rates by about 18?%, yet it leaves our residential bills unchanged. Meanwhile, families like mine have spent 60?% of our energy-efficiency investments, even though grid demand grew only about 35?%. This imbalance should be reflected in our rates. The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board confirms that data centers are a major driver of our rate hikes. Yet the plan would hold data centers liable for costs for only three years, leaving the rest to be picked up by other customers for decades—essentially a long-term subsidy for a handful of industrial users. I urge PGE to revise its cost-allocation model so that data centers pay a fair share of the investments that benefit everyone on the grid. Our households shouldn’t subsidize the growth of a few large customers backed by billionaires who can certainly pay for themselves. Thank you for taking this seriously. I look forward to seeing a more balanced approach. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sam Grover Portland, 97206 samgrover@gmail.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Peter Modica-Soloway Portland, 97217 pete@doesstuff.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:34:58 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Nef Cooper sara_n_cooper@yahoo.com 2170, NE Hancock St #308 Portland, Oregon 97212 | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Clean & Fresh Water rates must be greatly multiplied for companies & data centers, and lessened for residential users! It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Derek Benedict Lynnwood, 98036 dsbened@frontier.com | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:35:05 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. patcarlisle@gmail.com 3595 SE Tibbetts St Portland, Oregon 97202 | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:35:08 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Whitney Peterson sunkissed536@yahoo.com 3926 SE Lambert St Portland , Oregon 97202 | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:35:11 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Emily Wilson emilymae1099@gmail.com 6120 SW 18th Dr Apt 30 Portland , Oregon 97239 | ||
| 11/7/2025 12:35:14 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Joey Salloum joey.s.salloum@gmail.com Portland, Oregon 97218 | ||
| 11/10/2025 12:32:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kate Busby Portland, 97206 kfbusby@gmail.com | ||
| 11/10/2025 12:32:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, James Belcher Portland, 97209 jameslbelcher@gmail.com | ||
| 11/10/2025 12:32:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. For me the number of years that a utility must assign costs for a new investment for a data center should be 5 years with the need to review the requirement after 5 years. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ed Kushner Portland, 97239 ejkushner@gmail.com | ||
| 11/10/2025 12:33:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, alice west Portland, 97215 agentsassysquirrel@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/10/2025 12:33:04 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Chad Sullivan pdxchad@gmail.com Portland, Oregon 97213 | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:33:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, AARON ANDRADE Portland, 97206 zoopiedoop@gmail.com | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:33:48 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Melody Jordan melodyjordan@live.com 409 NE 94th ave Portland , Oregon 97220 | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:33:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. We are failing our emission goals because of data centers. the climate crisis is not something to be played with anymore. people are watching. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Maroun Aguero Ashland, 97520 maroun@rogueclimate.org | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:33:52 AM | General Comment | Oregon Public Utility Commission, I urge you to make sure data centers, not customers, pay for the energy and infrastructure the data centers need. This year, state legislators passed the POWER Act (HB 3546) to make sure utilities are charging data centers for their own energy costs. We need you to make this new law a reality. This is an urgent situation because data centers are a massive, supercharged industry outpacing growth from all other customers on PGE’s grid and making Oregonians’ bills more expensive. * Between 2014-2024, 94% of PGE’s load growth was from data centers. Households barely added to the energy grid, but we have been paying the price on our power bills. * Rising costs of new infrastructure to serve data centers have added to a sharp increase in home electric bills. PGE bills have gone up by nearly 50% since 2021. PGE proposals do not do enough to ensure data centers pay their own way, as they should. * There needs to be deeper cuts to residential billing rates and more accountability for data centers. * PGE households are not fairly compensated for funding energy efficiency that also benefits data centers. Residential customers are paying 60% of energy efficiency investments (~$80 million/year), despite only representing 35% of energy demand. * PGE recommended that data centers only pick up the full cost new expensive infrastructure they require for the first 3 years of a 50-year payment period. Over the next 47 years, PGE would split the remaining cost between all customers. It is imperative that we be proactive in protecting PGE customers from future data center development. * The large 30 MW data center is currently using more electricity than the City of Ashland. Oregon could soon see massive, 250 MW data centers, associated with AI, that require a similar amount of energy to the City of Eugene. * All customers — from a small business in Forest Grove to a family in Troutdale, to a school in Salem — are affected by data center costs being passed onto them. Even PGE customers who are many miles away from a data center, have increasing power bills. * What happens in this case will also set the stage for how Pacific Power and Idaho Power will split up costs for their customers, impacting hundreds of thousands more Oregonians. Please act to make sure data centrers are held accountable and have to pay for their own energy costs instead of customers. This wrong needs to be made right. Thank you, Ann Dorsey | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:33:54 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Molly Branstetter branstettermo20@gmail.com 1129 SW Columbia St, Apt.30 Portland, Oregon 97201 | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:33:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. I am deeply concerned about data centers' impact on the environment. Data centers' massive use of electricity is often powered by fossil fuels, and they use massive amounts of water for cooling. They take up vast acres of land and they are noisy. Data centers should be required to pass a public interest test, and to be powered with renewables such as solar and wind. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dianne Ensign Portland, 97219 roughskinnednewt@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:33:59 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Amber Schmidt alcarterpdx@gmail.com 645 NE Liberty St portland, Oregon 97211 | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:34:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ann Dorsey Northridge, 91325 aedorsey@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:34:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ann Dorsey Northridge, 91325 aedorsey@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:34:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Laurie Todd Portland, 97214 lltodd@mindspring.com | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:34:12 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Carlos-Manuel Yeh-Uc Kingjunior995@gmail.com 230 SW ASH ST Portland, Oregon 97204 | ||
| 11/11/2025 12:34:14 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. veronica Friesen vercfriesen@gmail.com 230 Southwest Ash Street Portland, Oregon 97204 | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:32:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Mauria McClay 5603 N Syracuse St Portland, OR 97203-5241 mauria_rhys@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:32:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Jennifer Valentine 313 1st Ave Massapequa Park, NY 11762-1850 faboo1028@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:32:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Carolyn Matthews 4922 NE Going St Portland, OR 97218-2040 matthews.carolyn.k@comcast.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:32:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sarah Buckley 4451 SE Knapp St Portland, OR 97206-8439 sarahsbuckley@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:32:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Jennifer Valentine 313 1st Ave Massapequa Park, NY 11762-1850 faboo1028@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:32:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. e lippman 1200 Mira Mar Ave Ste 2313 Medford, OR 97504-8546 elippman@aol.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Remedios Rapoport PO Box 90232 Portland, OR 97290-0232 remediosrapoport@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Anna Rose Deardorff 32302 S Ona Way Molalla, OR 97038-9215 annarosey5238@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Dennis Hoerner 1374 E 23rd Ave Eugene, OR 97403-1517 dhoerner13@protonmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Ellen Bailey 2020 NW Northrup St Apt 810 Portland, OR 97209-1640 ellen361@proton.me | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Lyle Funderburk 10003 SE Foster Rd Portland, OR 97266-5100 lyle.funderburk@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Cierra Buer 1570 NW Serrano Ln Powell Butte, OR 97753-1730 cierrabuer@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. S Hall 927 Clearbrook Dr Oregon City, OR 97045-3461 stacie929@outlook.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Tanya Golden 15253 NW Mason Hill Rd North Plains, OR 97133-8196 thegoldenrulellc@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Ron Reinebach 947 Olney Ave Apt 209 Astoria, OR 97103-5501 ron.reinebach@comcast.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Mary Lou Soscia 2115 NE 56th Ave Portland, OR 97213-3518 wallymolly@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Andrew Rorick 645 L Loop Baker City, OR 97814-1989 ahrorick@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are forcing residential customers to shoulder costly grid upgrades and higher energy costs. In the last four years PGE rates have risen ~50?%, yet the utility’s plan raises data-center rates only ~18?%, leaving households to subsidize these power-hungry facilities. Our families have contributed about? 60?% of all energy-efficiency investments while accounting for just?35?% of grid-demand growth. It’s unfair that, during grid stress, the city risks outages while the biggest commercial users stay insulated from the true cost of their consumption. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Portland’s renewable-energy goals and community stewardship demand that those who profit most from the grid pay their fair share. I urge PGE and the Public Utilities Commission to: - Separate residential and data-center cost allocations. - Impose caps that prevent data-center subsidies and require them to fund grid upgrades. - Direct the additional revenue toward renewable-energy and climate-resilience projects. Only by making data centers cover their own costs can we protect affordable, reliable power for households and preserve our beautiful region for future generations. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sarah Taylor Portland, 97224 everyaction.catnip396@simplelogin.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. joan sears 3420 SE Washington St Portland, OR 97214-3141 queenjoan108@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Annie Bedrosian 824 NW 20th Ave Apt 405 Portland, OR 97209-1455 abedrosian66@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Sieglinde Smith 1001 3rd Ave Unit 153 Mosier, OR 97040-0805 muabor@me.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Maureen O'Dea 4605 SE Windsor Ct Portland, OR 97206-1661 moodea@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. clifford keller 4762 Manzanita St Eugene, OR 97405-4613 keller@uoregon.edu | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Julie Humsi 2415 SE Clinton St Portland, OR 97202-1236 juliehumsi@Yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Joseph Welch 460 37th St Springfield, OR 97478-5722 josephwelch52@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Molly Corless 2112 Garrison St The Dalles, OR 97058-1624 molly@swamplord.org | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Mary Bogle 9436 SE Winsor Dr Portland, OR 97222-4288 marybogle@proton.me | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Juanita Rinas 975 Lewis Ave Eugene, OR 97402-4270 fainter_views2t@icloud.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:33:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Rebecca Baker 11871 SE Acacia St South Beach, OR 97366-9757 rbaker6505@charter.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Marguerite Eliasson 13180 SE Bracken Dr South Beach, OR 97366-6907 m.eliasson22@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kristy Lindberg 597 Chancellor Dr Edwardsville, IL 62025-5572 keithandkristy@charter.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Mandi Houston 31524 SE Bluff Rd Gresham, OR 97080-8842 mandihouston7@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Brad Harrison 7140 SW Queen Ln Beaverton, OR 97008-8843 harrijunior@icloud.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kim Kahl 18816 Choctaw Rd Bend, OR 97702-7911 kimkahl44@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Tamara Westbrook 3960 Calaroga Cir West Linn, OR 97068-1001 2tamara2me@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Lynne Oneil 365 Stanley Ln Lakeside, OR 97449-9662 tenmiledalhia@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Virginia Rosenkranz 1211 SW 58th Ave Portland, OR 97221-1403 surmise.babes-0y@icloud.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Anderson 4297 Apple Ct NE Keizer, OR 97303-4702 enseigneur2003@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. CONNIE Njust 454 N Charmwood Loop Otis, OR 97368-9342 connie_njust@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, THANK YOU for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest THREATENS the Columbia River AND OUR CLIMATE by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. - Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. - Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. - Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to REQUIRE data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Carol Alley 785 NW Conifer Blvd Corvallis, OR 97330-3708 calley172@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. casey cunningham 7037 NE 8th Ave Portland, OR 97211-3523 redpeelingbark@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Karol Dietrich 44401 E Historic Columbia River Hwy Corbett, OR 97019-9634 wonmor@pacifier.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kathryn Fox 5204 54th Ct SE Salem, OR 97317-9344 knfox2004@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Austin Sumpter 22990 S Central Point Rd Canby, OR 97013-9783 austinsptd1996@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Tiffany VanderZanden 539 Honeysuckle Ln Eugene, OR 97401-5308 theophaneia@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Louise Dunne 1556 NW Jolie Pl Portland, OR 97229-5179 louise.r.dunne@intel.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:45 AM | General Comment | katrina.gould.lcsw@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Katrina Gould 2333 SE Taylor St Portland, OR 97214-2836 Katrina.Gould.LCSW@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms GL Foster 3100 Hill Rd N Mcminnville, OR 97128-8148 farmorfoster@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water use. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. Thank You, Ms. ANNE KILEY 1403 NE Holman St Portland, OR 97211-4143 aek@flyinghorsestudios.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Rebecca Rottman 5922 N Albina Ave Apt 1 Portland, OR 97217-2256 rottmanrebecca@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Jud Schlacter PO Box 10532 Eugene, OR 97440-2532 pinkiesleadtheway@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:34:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Aaron Dukes 1767 12th St # 256 Hood River, OR 97031-9531 aarondukes@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. ELISE SHEARER 9980 SW Johnson St Tigard, OR 97223-5223 elisesarge2@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Jennifer Anthony 8156 SW Seminole Trl Tualatin, OR 97062-9111 jenant97031@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Tonia Twigger 1465 Holly St West Linn, OR 97068-3354 tonia.twigger@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Joyce Wise 35510 SE Highway 211 Boring, OR 97009-8544 wisejoyce47@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Allan Peterson 807 Beach St Ashland, OR 97520-3220 allanpeterson@97520.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. L Penny Guinther 865 SW 48th St Apt B Lincoln City, OR 97367-1356 pennyg9@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Suzie Konrad 81970 Chickaree Rd Lowell, OR 97452-9704 suzannaiguana@aol.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. SHELLY PAREDES 12410 SW Center St Beaverton, OR 97005-1780 shellyparedes@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Douglas Ifft 31123 NW Timeric Dr North Plains, OR 97133-8275 difft@windstream.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Katie McKenzie 8410 NE Ridgecrest Ct Otis, OR 97368-9545 katherynemckenzie@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Czora Pagsolingan 1213 SE Wendy Ave Gresham, OR 97080-9159 czpaige5@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Hillary Tiefer 5007 SW Canterbury Ln Portland, OR 97219-3369 hillarytiefer@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Mary Rosas 126 Central Ave Ashland, OR 97520-1715 mrosas82@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Renee Windsor-White 490 W Ash St Lebanon, OR 97355-2617 kodiwolf1@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Ken Barker 11825 SW Lynn St Tigard, OR 97223-3162 ken_nwd@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Olivia Hammerman 1300 SW Royal Ct Gresham, OR 97080-8302 croom.hammerman@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Andrew Simrin 104 Maynard Ave Eugene, OR 97404-2841 marioman3@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Dan Sherwood 1719 SE 35th Ave Portland, OR 97214-5038 dan@dansherwood.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Lauren Hobson 4060 SE Licyntra Ln Milwaukie, OR 97222-8836 laurenvhobson@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Gay Hall 3289 Shots Corvallis, OR 97333 glhall3@aol.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Brett Van Volkenburg 2810 Longwood Dr Spc 3 Reedsport, OR 97467-1847 bvanvolkenburg@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Clifford Spencer PO Box 8871 Portland, OR 97207-8871 cliffordspencer@ymail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:35:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Mary Ann Sward 3115 NW Norwood Pl Corvallis, OR 97330-1150 maryannsward007@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Nikki Breitbarth 13123 SW Winter Lake Ct Tigard, OR 97223-1696 willomere@aol.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Wendy Clements 1425 Parnell Dr Eugene, OR 97404-2887 waclements7@posteo.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Patrick Kennedy 61157 Hilmer Creek Dr Bend, OR 97702-2326 kennedy.pw@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Sandra Dixon 7730 N Smith St Portland, OR 97203-2309 dixon6214@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Wanda Berry 2014 3rd St La Grande, OR 97850-2241 wberry429@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susan Wechsler 1820 NE Vine Ave Corvallis, OR 97330-9207 susanwechsler@comcast.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, I am deeply concerned about the environmental degradation that data centers are causing right now and how additional ones will add to that burden. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Chiquita Rollins 5725 NE 17th Ave Portland, OR 97211-4956 cmrollins22@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. evelyn hess 27634 Easy Acres Dr Eugene, OR 97405-9726 evelyninthewoods@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, mx AJ cho 159 Santa Teresa San Leandro, CA 94579-1963 amenoartemis@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Fred Ingram 4822 SE 47th Ave Portland, OR 97206-4140 fred.c.ingram@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center sprawl in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Tania Neubauer 9245 NW Skyline Blvd Portland, OR 97231-2625 tanianeu@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Christine Harris 7825 SW Wilsonville Rd Apt 428 Wilsonville, OR 97070-7907 cmhrjhnop@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Michelle Guthrie 1214 SE Linn St Portland, OR 97202-7096 michelleguthrie@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Cynthia Hicks 3450 N Williams Ave Apt 406 Portland, OR 97227-2113 cindy.hicks519@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sharon Strong 9945 Farragut Dr Culver City, CA 90232-3205 strongsharon58@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, I support the POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Patricia Wolf 8028 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203-4955 patriciawolfmusic@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Lynn Delatorre 4240 SW 7th Ave Portland, OR 97239-4166 lynnmariedelatorre@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Don Kuhns 1380 SW Scott St Corvallis, OR 97333-1001 dnskuhns@comcast.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Rita Kiley 1162 W 27th Pl Eugene, OR 97405-2238 tkiley5@gmail.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Marie Gist 95625 Coos Sumner Ln Coos Bay, OR 97420-8408 mobius@mo-light.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jeffrey White 42852 SW Dudney Ave Forest Grove, OR 97116-8523 rogue1957@proton.me | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Robert Kimbro 7625 SW Wilson Ave Beaverton, OR 97008-6117 lbkimbro@comcast.net | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kayla Neitzel 83032 Dufur Valley Rd Dufur, OR 97021-3103 contagious_laughter1@msn.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kristie Bayless 3820 SW Comus St Portland, OR 97219-7420 kristinbay@aol.com | ||
| 11/13/2025 12:36:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. George Stevenson 12507 NE Holladay Pl Portland, OR 97230-2029 monateemon@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/14/2025 4:32:27 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Jacob | Larsen | Commissioner Letha Tawney, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. If a large firm wants a new data center, they should pay full price for the land, construction, and electricity, just as I or any other regular citizen would. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Jacob Larsen jakebobrocks@gmail.com 22 Southeast 11th Avenue 203 203 Portland, Oregon 97214 |
| 11/14/2025 4:34:54 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Katelyn | Hall | Commissioner Letha Tawney, Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my message. I am an Oregon resident, taxpayer, and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. DATA CENTERS NEED TO PAY THEIR OWN BILLS. Full stop, no negotiation acceptable. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Katelyn Hall katelynjanehall@gmail.com 5146 NE 33rd Ave Portland, Oregon 97211 |
| 11/17/2025 12:32:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Serena Donnelly 2039 NW Sierra Way Camas, WA 98607-7264 donnelsd@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:32:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Clea Partridge 1944 N Bryant St Portland, OR 97217-5604 cleatree@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:32:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Allison Everitt 3285 Felina Ave NE Apt C Salem, OR 97301-2198 allisoneveritt18@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:32:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. jeff kipilman 3315 NE 41st Ave Portland, OR 97212-1913 jkipilman@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:32:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Keogh 34386 NE Colorado Lake Dr Corvallis, OR 97333-2407 soapcreek@cmug.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:32:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Corinne Sherton 2213 Thrush Ct SE Salem, OR 97306-1007 djmccs@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Joanie Nissenberg 153 Granite St Apt 4 Ashland, OR 97520-2745 joanniss@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kathleen Roche 63255 Stonewood Dr Bend, OR 97701-8232 kathleensroche@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Liza Franzoni 1802 SW Lostine Pl Corvallis, OR 97333-1189 mamakigirl@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Daniele Colonna 4327 SW Tunnelwood St Portland, OR 97221-3748 daniele126@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Donna Fletcher 3117 SE Tindall Cir Portland, OR 97202-4466 dmf1256@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Ruth Schellbach 1720 Yew St SE Salem, OR 97302-3046 harbach@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. karen horton 4311 Independence Hwy Independence, OR 97351-9800 onlyjustbegun40s@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. The recent spike in electricity costs should also be considered. Thank You, Ms Susan Haywood 2146 NW Everett St Portland, OR 97210-3526 susansaphone2@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Jamie Crow 9622 N Pier Park Pl Portland, OR 97203-1023 oyaverde@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Ricardo DeLaRosa delarosa10102@gmail.com 18890 Southwest Christopher Drive Beaverton, Oregon 97003 | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long. We need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward, not to mention their overall environmental impact. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Christine Bourdette Portland, 97231 cbourdettestudio@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Dana Weintraub 17124 SW Marty Ln Beaverton, OR 97003-4249 mrdanaweintraub@proton.me | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. KURT france 5335 SE Washington St Portland, OR 97215-1870 jtruk5335@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. I recently heard, that with carefully timed power usage, there can be successful power sharing with communities and data centers. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Doranne Long 1005 Sharon Dr Grants Pass, OR 97527-8746 doranne527@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Corrie Podolak 1549 Markham Rd Hood River, OR 97031-9665 corrie@ucdwa.org | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Ha Ande 3310 69th St E South Saint Paul, MN 55076-2149 shredbetty70@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Nellie McAdams 9724 SW Lancaster Rd Portland, OR 97219-6351 nellie@oregonagtrust.org | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Bruce Johnston 201 Spruce Ave Gearhart, OR 97138-4242 grensol33@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms B Foster 19151 SW Chesapeake Ct Tualatin, OR 97062-9776 neveralone.flail431@passfwd.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, mr David Saul 285 E 47th Ave Eugene, OR 97405-4808 davidmsaul@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, mr Michael Ziegler PO Box 1144 Astoria, OR 97103-1144 mzig77@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Marita Ingalsbe 6214 SW 41st Ave Portland, OR 97221-3346 m_ingalsbe@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Judi Irving 333 N Beaver Valley Dr Seal Rock, OR 97376-9523 3334judi@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:33:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. PGE residential customers should not be footing the bill for the growing AI bubble. I don't want to be subsidizing big tech's race to deplete our natural resources and burn through all of our energy to pad their profits. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Justin Kent Portland, 97206 justinkent@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Kent Sugnet 7210 SE Clay St Portland, OR 97215-3527 kent@fossilcartel.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Karen Conlon 2933 SE Clinton St Portland, OR 97202-1345 kconlon543@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Having accurate numbers to understand the reality of data centers impacts on rate payers and to use that data to inform decisions seems like the bare minimum standard to implement. I endorse Columbia Riverkeeper’s recommendations below. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Maria Scanelli 1508 SE Hickory St Portland, OR 97214-5347 mds251982@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kathryn Robinson 19725 River Rd Gladstone, OR 97027-4219 robinson0829@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Samuel Diaz 340 SE 6th Ave Portland, OR 97214-1101 sam@friends.org | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kirsten Waters 3932 SE 149th Ave Portland, OR 97236-2420 kirstenkiwaters@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Christine Kondrat 1445 NW 116th Ave Portland, OR 97229-5011 chris@kondrats.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. D Stirpe 2311 SE Ash St Portland, OR 97214-1633 dolcezza077@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:22 AM | General Comment | heatherchapin@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Heather Chapin 415 N Carmen St Shoshone, ID 83352-5175 Heatherchapin@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Janet Hargis 195 Kensington Ave Astoria, OR 97103-6416 live2ride03@msn.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Ben Asher 900 NE 81st Ave Unit 318 Portland, OR 97213-6969 bensediting@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. It is counterproductive to use tangible irreplaceable resources such as land and water to power a virtual world that can provide neither of these. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share and don't imperil our actual lives in service of virtual ones. Thank You, Ms. Mallory Pratt 5205 NE 29th Ave Portland, OR 97211-6239 maljpratt@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Chip Hall PO Box 481 Manzanita, OR 97130-0481 chiphall75@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Cassie Wilson 1250 E Burnside St Apt 131 Portland, OR 97214-2268 wilsonxcassie@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Hailey Stuben 6680 Old Parkdale Rd Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041-7629 haileystuben@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Rick Collins 13718 SW Tracy Pl Tigard, OR 97223-5660 rcol721@aol.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Robert Benedict 724 S 4th St Springfield, OR 97477-5413 rbenedict1950@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Dale Lockridge 4404 NE 31st Ave Portland, OR 97211-7144 edo97211@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Julia Fitzgerald 1151 Rose St Junction City, OR 97448-1173 jfitzgerald100@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers' water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Data centers provide no meaningful benefit to the general public, let alone the communities around them. They are only of interest to the companies that own them, and the cost of operation is - based on the experiences of communities elsewhere in the US currently suffering the unenviable fate of having a data center nearby - nothing short of catastrophic; both in the short term and long term, and both to the individual and to the surrounding ecosystem. To be quite plain: for the love of God - and who/whatever you might hold in similarly high regard - PLEASE *do not allow* the construction of any data centers related to generative (so-called) AI, and be very exacting in your standards for any others. The LAST thing we all need is a combination of further ecological crises, water shortages, AND higher power bills. With hope - Thank You, Ms Seraphina Rayhawk 6540 N Williams Ave Portland, OR 97217-1924 seraphinar@icloud.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Ryan 2891 SW Fairview Blvd Portland, OR 97205-5872 mpresq@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:34:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Susan Bowden 1600 Florence, OR 97439 rsbowden@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Clint Landeen 380 S Holly St Canby, OR 97013-4150 landeenc@aol.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. We will never get ahead of the climate crisis if these data centers are allowed to blow through water and power supplies. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Carol Ampel 1014 Black Oak Dr Medford, OR 97504-8508 caroldianeampel@icloud.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Peter Johnson 1928 Friendly Aly Eugene, OR 97405-2110 peter_monster@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Rebecca Evans 632 NW 75th St Seattle, WA 98117-4957 celloevans@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Steven Prince 2426 Washington Aly Eugene, OR 97405-2621 cands78@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Shirl Weeks 3004 NE Schuyler St Portland, OR 97212-5127 sweeks@rosehaven.org | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sandra Schomberg 3475 NE Manchester St Corvallis, OR 97330-4030 sandraschomberg@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, I’m writing to thank you very much for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Sadly, data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. We know that data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. And we know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. And each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. It is very concerning that data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Another problem is data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. So, in order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to please require data centers to report their water usage. Importantly, with this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. And by taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank very much for your time, consideration and support in this matter. Thank You, Ms. Nina Rollow 12900 SE 32nd Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222-7007 nrollow37@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kim Alexander 6825 N Salem Ave Portland, OR 97203-5363 alexander.kime@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kyenne Williams 1805 NE 51st Ave Unit B Portland, OR 97213-2707 kyennew@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Elaine Kelley 56865 S Morse Rd Warren, OR 97053-9734 milkweedmustardseed@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. FROM ROBERT REICH ON YOUTUBE, A BRIEF, COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF RISKS OF AI ... https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DimtkNL4v2ks&data=05%7C02%7Cpuc.publiccomments%40puc.oregon.gov%7Cbbe0f8db1a2d4b3df41208de223d51ce%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638986698254935908%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C40000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1uGVO9L5I6ORECSR2rhbjzeIRFgEkWBypofSeBuVOow%3D&reserved=0 FROM BERNIE SANDERS, ON YOUTUBE, A DISCUSSION ON JOBS AND AI ... https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Ddthbi4lzO58&data=05%7C02%7Cpuc.publiccomments%40puc.oregon.gov%7Cbbe0f8db1a2d4b3df41208de223d51ce%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C638986698254966798%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C40000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Xj5ZPuiSscSmjx4jRTZyHZomEvt%2FGBXRF2osW%2Bf7FBk%3D&reserved=0 TO ME, THE MAIN ISSUE IS WATER AND POWER USE. PEOPLE AND THE PLANET CANNOT AFFORD TO SPEND IT ALL ON AI. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. susan oconnor 614 Lawrence St Eugene, OR 97401-2572 siochain3@icloud.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Mira Wiegmann 2750 SW 89th Ave Portland, OR 97225-3509 mira.wiegmann@cune.lorg | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Emily Quinn 1145 SE Sherrett St Portland, OR 97202-6938 emilyclairequinn@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Jo Thompson 1624 NW Bridgeway Ln Beaverton, OR 97006-3289 jottaviano@protonmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Lisa Raleigh 1035 Kintzley Ave Springfield, OR 97478-6556 lisabetara@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Thomas Sanford 15115 NE Summerplace Dr Portland, OR 97230-8274 tom.bikingarchitect@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:35:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Leslie Harper 3163 Sheridan Ave North Bend, OR 97459-3040 steview09@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Colleen Loprinzi 2742 SE 61st Ave Portland, OR 97206-1319 sevensibling@msn.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Steven Schafer 10890 SW Berkshire St Portland, OR 97225-4404 steven.schafer@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Rosapepe 1314 SE 44th Ave Portland, OR 97215-2416 jrpynchon@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Dana Weintraub 17124 SW Marty Ln Beaverton, OR 97003-4249 mrdanaweintraub@proton.me | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Angela Zehava 1579 SE Nehalem St Portland, OR 97202-6631 angela.zehava@stanfordalumni.org | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Emily Platt 2808 SE 18th Ave Portland, OR 97202-2221 emilyplatt93@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Craig Beatley 3226 NE 32nd Ave Portland, OR 97212-2625 cbeatley@earthlink.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Burmester 10829 SE Happy Valley Dr Happy Valley, OR 97086-6074 mike.burmester625@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Dunkum 601 E Beckwith Ave Missoula, MT 59801-4422 dunkum@bresnan.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Why on earth would you come up with this great 21st century thing~and not come up with a 21st century way to power it? Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Cherine Bauer 85 River Loop 1 Eugene, OR 97404-1704 cherinel@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Oceanah D'amore 405 Talent Ave Talent, OR 97540-8696 cedamore@charter.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sarah Deumling 4550 N Oak Grove Rd Rickreall, OR 97371-9747 sdeumling@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kaye McDonald 9744 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203-1444 olivia1162001@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Nina French 8647 NE Tillamook St Portland, OR 97220-5566 snowflakeschance@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Hilary Brown 2626 SE Washington St Portland, OR 97214-3020 mamboland@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, MX Melissa Seitsworth 35577 SE Surface Rd Estacada, OR 97023-8425 mzz_e@msn.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Danielle Starr 17838 SW Benaroya Ct Aloha, OR 97007-7753 dstarr7517@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Dorothy Keesee-Cherkas PO 1337Box PO 1337BOX Depoe Bay, OR 97341 dorothykeesee13@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Oregon citizens are not obligated to provide infrastructure for private businesses. We paid to develop water and energy systems. We pay in the footprint, and heat pollution of our rivers. Data centers have no right to impose higher costs, increased need for new capacity, etc. You, however, ARE accountable to the public. We are watching. And I do not buy the myth that we need infinite growth in Oregon. We all know that some very significant percentage of data centers and AI go to porn, cat videos, and other non-essential nonsense. I will not suffer increased electricity rates nor degraded environment due to new capacity for those uses. I will, however, follow up in person at my earliest convenience if the commission panders to this garbage use of our limited resources. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Andrew Stone 415 NE 73rd Ave Portland, OR 97213-6362 andymstone@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water and energy usage. With this information, the public can be more informed about the costs of the activities we participate in and have, thus far, accepted as part of our social worlds. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Further, we can have the information necessary to have real conversations about what costs we are willing to pay for AI and digitally connected society. Thank You, Dr. Ali Trueworthy 3700 NW Highland Dr Corvallis, OR 97330-9708 ali.may.truth@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Christine Glenn 7106 SW 33rd Ave Portland, OR 97219-1876 christineglenn@comcast.net | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. tracè Hulette 1221 NW 11th Ave Portland, OR 97209-3526 t.a.hulette@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, I am a current resident of eastern Washington but was born and raised in Oregon, still have family and friends connections there, and have ongoing attention to Oregon issues. I support the letter from Columbia Riverkeeper below and ask you give serious attention to data center energy and water impacts to the Columbia River. Thank you. ---------------------- Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susan Crampton 1226 Riverside Ave Twisp, WA 98856-5810 methowgratitude@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Suzanne Thorson 1040 NW Naito Pkwy Apt O11 Portland, OR 97209-3754 suzannethorson@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:36:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Lark Lennox 1005 Federal St The Dalles, OR 97058-2648 larklennox@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:37:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Margaret Nolan 2625 SE 49th Ave Portland, OR 97206-1525 peggynolan@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:37:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Daniel Jokelson 370 B St Ashland, OR 97520-1915 dannyfarmboy@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:37:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River, fish, wildlife, and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand, as well as water contamination/pollution. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Susan Fernald 6159 NE Copper Beech Dr Hillsboro, OR 97124-5036 fernaldsv@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:37:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Leslie Martinsen 1560 SE Cutter Ln Vancouver, WA 98661-8084 lesliemartpnw@gmail.com | ||
| 11/17/2025 12:37:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. B.D. Bell 7235 N Omaha Ave Portland, OR 97217-5757 bdbell101@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:32:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, The possible need to cut utility lines through Forest Park by PGE is one example of unacceptable choices. Yikes. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Linore Blackstone 1745 NE 49th Ave Portland, OR 97213-2025 llblackstone@comcast.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:32:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers require hugh amounts of electricity. As they are profit-making businesses, they should not also be increasing costs for utility customers who will not benefit from those profits. In 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. PGE is not charging the data centers enough to offset the costs of providing electricity to them. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Joseph Stenger Portland, 97211 joseph.stenger@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:32:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr Mark Darienzo 6923 NE Morris St Portland, OR 97213-5247 markdari@pacifier.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:01 AM | General Comment | frankjonessocal@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Frank Jones PO Box 821 Talent, OR 97540-0821 Frankjonessocal@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kari Rein 1985 Caves Camp Rd Williams, OR 97544-2504 12krein@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John and Polly Wood PO Box 1662 Hood River, OR 97031-0662 machjuan@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and we need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Amy Jordens 805 NE 52nd Ave Portland, OR 97213-2841 amy.jordens@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Nancy Fleming 943 Lake Front Rd Lake Oswego, OR 97034-4601 nflemingrn@aol.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, i appreciate and endorse the following form letter. i am ideologically opposed to using resources for data centers when people are unhoused and hungry. i also believe that if data centers had to pay for the power and water they used without subsidies a.i. would be so expensive that hiring humans would be more cost effective. which would keep more people housed and fed. anyway, thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Dwayne Hedstrom 4823 NE 72nd Ave Portland, OR 97218-3542 pogmahonia@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Tora Bengochea 1333 Marcy Loop Rd Grants Pass, OR 97527-9721 tormichab@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. I strongly urge the commission to investigate policy incentives for adding more longer duration storage onto our grid. With high electricity prices partially attributed to LNG peaker plants, a clear solution is to connect long duration storage of 8+ hours in areas of high grid congestion. Additionally, this action will reduce the amount of T&D upgrades needed to supply power to data centers. The technology exists, we just need to implement guiding policies to make it a reality. We even have a manufacturer of long duration energy storage in Wilsonville. ESS Tech has shift their focus to provide electricity to data center load and their HQ is within 30 miles of many of the data center locations west of Portland. Please, let's be a leader in this energy transition that other states can look up to. At the same time, we can allow local businesses like ESS Tech to thrive. Thank you for your service to the public. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Pete Kesting Portland, 97216 petermkesting@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, As an artist, I strongly urge you to stop the proliferation of AI data centers in Oregon. Data centers are really only consistently beneficial to the executives of big tech companies who profit from AI. The recent proliferation of AI tools has harmed: 1. users, including children and teens, who have been manipulated by AI chatbots, including some who have been driven to suicide or into a mental health crisis; 2. artists and writers who have had their work ripped off without consent or compensation and/or have lost work opportunities because of generative AI; 3. people who have been denied basic needs such as employment and medical coverage because of companies using AI to screen applications; 4. innocent people, especially people of color, who have been misidentified by AI facial recognition technologies used by law enforcement; 5. immigrants, both documented and undocumented, and other people targeted by ICE's use of AI; and 6. our climate and environment. Plus, the Trump Administration and corporate allies have been trying to compile a comprehensive database of sensitive information on all US residents, likely with the intention to use AI tools to target and persecute critics of the MAGA agenda. There have even been plans to utilize AI technologies to guide military weapons, which would be deadly and disastrous given the nature of AI and its tendency for committing frequent errors. There are better ways to invest in our economy without enabling these harms. Economic investments should support local communities, not endanger them. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. When it comes to the issues of AI data centers, please at the very least enact strong regulations to prevent them from harming people, communities, and our planet. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this critical issue and for considering my feedback. Thank You, Mr. Phoenix Oaks 5700 N Kerby Ave Apt 328 Portland, OR 97217-2360 peaceloveandart89@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susanna Askins 1108 10th St SE Bandon, OR 97411-9709 tlknkr@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Paul Ottaviano 1624 NW Bridgeway Ln Beaverton, OR 97006-3289 paul.ottaviano@protonmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Molly McLeod Portland, 97202 molly.ampersand@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Shantara Grace 5235 SW 26th Dr Portland, OR 97239-1232 shantaramantra@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. This needs to change. Data Centers need to incorporate wastewater treatment with specific element targets. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. What are they hiding? In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. and test their wastewater. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Marijane Poulton 9405 SE 42nd Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222-1718 marijanep@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, I am concerned about the proliferation of data centers outside of Portland. I had hoped our Oregon representatives and governor would provide Oregon residents with an extensive overview of the impact on our resources and also the taxes paid by these companies that should be subsidizing the impact on our communities. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. karen mahoney 179 Laurel St Apt 21 Florence, OR 97439-9402 kmahoney1072@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Cynthia Nielsen PO Box 814 Welches, OR 97067-0814 cindyinwelches@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Allen Hallmark 737 Stevens St Apt 215 Medford, OR 97504-6758 hallmark3843@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Phyllis Pengelly 1598 NW Kingston Ave Bend, OR 97703-2134 phyllpen@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. gary clarida 6582 Pleasant Creek Rd Rogue River, OR 97537-4762 frygulch@budget.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Carol Newman 44331 Peterson Ln Astoria, OR 97103-8413 caroltov@pacifier.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Frances Dunham 807 Beach St Ashland, OR 97520-3220 francesdunham@97520.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:33:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Arlene Aron 552 Sterling Point Dr Medford, OR 97504-9370 arlenearon47@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:00 AM | General Comment | ericarubin16@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Erica Rubin 3512 NE 23rd Ave Apt 1 Portland, OR 97212-1400 Ericarubin16@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Marilyn Costamagna 2401 Acorn Way Medford, OR 97504-7701 gypsywind55@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Smith 2790 Diane St Ashland, OR 97520-3773 tikimick@icloud.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Alan Journet 7113 Griffin Ln Jacksonville, OR 97530-9342 alanjournet@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:13 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Rebecca Castro rscphx@gmail.com 15053 Se Kellogg Ave Milwaukie, Oregon 97267 | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Laurie Dougherty 728 Church St NE Apt 7 Salem, OR 97301-2407 lauriedougherty@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Suellen Harrington 388 Laurel Dr Roseburg, OR 97471-9625 sue.h.567@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Alisha Stireman Beyer 9657 S Poppy Ln Sandy, UT 84094-3624 alishastiremanbeyer@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, ms Sarah Scott 15306 Pine Creek Ln Baker City, OR 97814-8170 stheeny@aol.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Bushart 15135 SW Division St Beaverton, OR 97007-2657 jpb55aeb61@aol.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ven. Satya Vayu 608 SE 45th Ave Portland, OR 97215-1618 satyavayu@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, There has to be a better way to handle Data Centers. If they need water for cooling then it should be a closed system like a nuclear power plant uses with heat exchangers not direct cooling. We also need to mandate that they use renewable energy like wind and solar instead of coal, natural gas, and hydro (I know that hydro is technically renewable but what we already generate is in use to handle the needs of people and shouldn't be used for these energy hogs). Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Steve Stephens 813 SE Darrow Rd Estacada, OR 97023-7439 moparczy@rconnects.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Dunkum 601 E Beckwith Ave Missoula, MT 59801-4422 dunkum@bresnan.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Doug Sweet 2026 SE 28th Pl Portland, OR 97214-5602 douglas.sweet@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:40 AM | General Comment | rn40ishoe@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Maureen McLaughlin 515 G St Apt 120 Jacksonville, OR 97530-9284 RN40ishoe@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Bruce Higgins 722 Amhurst Way Medford, OR 97504-9457 bhiggins14@comcast.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Darlene Schanfald 160 Kane Ln Sequim, WA 98382-9715 darlenes@olympus.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr John Torrey 4207 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97206-6267 johntorrey@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Adrian Tulee 897 SE Kierra Pl Madras, OR 97741-9257 adriantulee@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr Mike Brinkley 2582 W 28th Ave Eugene, OR 97405-1456 mbrinkle@comcast.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:34:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Patricia Pomeroy 81550 W Seventh Rd Irrigon, OR 97844-7103 pattytalon50@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Mike Lewis 4739 Chenoweth Rd The Dalles, OR 97058-4521 mkelws@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Reynolds 12737 SE 25th Ave Portland, OR 97222-7938 johnxr@protonmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jerry Charlson 18398 S Fischers Mill Rd Oregon City, OR 97045-7618 jcbats@ccgmail.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Randy Davis 4404 NE 56th Ave Portland, OR 97218-2167 randyracer@netzero.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Steve Campbell 4927 Oceana Dr Florence, OR 97439-9026 stevelcampbell250@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Eliana August 1245 SE 32nd Pl Portland, OR 97214-4202 cosmo.e.august@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Carol Cavanaugh 7642 N Emerald Ave Portland, OR 97217-6110 ccavanaugh65@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Funke 936 NW Milwaukee Ave Bend, OR 97703-2302 funkeredfinn24@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. FRANK M YOUNG 4115 SE Vineyard Rd Milwaukie, OR 97267-4819 eubiecat@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Katelyn Acevedo Perez 1672 Fruitdale Dr Grants Pass, OR 97527-4730 katelyn.acevedo@ymail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jack West 3914 SE Licyntra Ln Portland, OR 97222-8835 jpwest@teleport.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Dustin Kearns 9218 SE Taylor St Portland, OR 97216-2124 kearnsmdustin@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. elizabeth elizabeth 630 SE 7th St Gresham, OR 97080-7804 bgscrap2@aol.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Colleen Taylor 14646 NW Benny Dr Portland, OR 97229-1594 colecanplay@comcast.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Ruth Hendricks 14055 NE Russell St Portland, OR 97230-3836 hendrru22@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Cynthia Marrs 94224 Templeton Rd Junction City, OR 97448-9345 marrs_cynthia@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Jan Zuckerman 2914 NE 18th Ave Portland, OR 97212-3354 janzuckie@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. The proliferation of data center development in the Pacific Northwest to further enrich corporate investors threatens the current and long term well being of our irreplaceable water resources. The health of our rivers, watersheds, natural ecosystems, and vital agricultural lands is at stake. The undermining of human health and wellbeing through extracting and contaminating the priceless water our lives depend on is an unconscionable price to pay for a technology whose primary purpose is to increase investors’ profits. The impacts of this untethered, unmetered, and unregulated development extend to our great River of the West, and the myriad other rivers, lakes and streams that flow through the Northwest and to the aquatic life and forests that define the PNW. We cannot tolerate this vastly increasing energy and water demand with zero accountability and limitation. You have the authority and responsibility to stop this disaster-in-the-making while we still can. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. I strongly urge the Commission to require data centers to report their planned water usage, so we the people have clear knowledge of what is ant stake and have a voice in determining appropriate, conservative limits and controls. Strong regulation must be established and implemented to prevent ecological and climatic impacts so the full costs and burdens are born and paid for by the corporate interests who benefit from the development of massive data centers. Thank You, Ms. Betsy Toll 3841 SE 51st Ave Portland, OR 97206-3062 betsy.toll@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Merna Baker Blagg 2408 Cascade Way Longview, WA 98632-5509 mern3sons@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Pete and Jeanie Barkett 1122 NE 48th Ave Portland, OR 97213-2104 jeanpete@jps.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Jari Barton 8451 SW 85th Ave Portland, OR 97223-2107 jaribarton@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:35:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Anne Albrecht 1440 SE Vista Ct Newport, OR 97365-4231 truetogreen@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. john s 3421 COOK Portland, OR 97212 jsingiser@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sheila Golden 1411 NE 16th Ave Portland, OR 97232-4407 goldensheila6@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms t noble 22185 SW Riggs Rd Aloha, OR 97078-8466 tnoble0210@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. Transparency is needed, with stautory penalties for not reporting or for "cooked" stats. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Bobbee Murr 31 NW 22nd Pl Portland, OR 97210-3550 bobbeemurr@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Jane Camero 1027 Columbia St Hood River, OR 97031-1725 janeo@gorge.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:13 AM | General Comment | phantommistress5@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Suzanne Fernstrom 29840 Willow Creek Rd Eugene, OR 97402-9184 PhantomMistress5@aol.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Laura Horton 1503 N Hayden Island Dr Unit 45 Portland, OR 97217-8272 starlitangel61@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Mary Eastman 1312 NE Wagon Rd Toledo, OR 97391-2278 etribe@charter.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jan Perkins 4885 Aster St Apt 161 Springfield, OR 97478-6398 janlplawoffice@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Julie J Johnson 4475 Daisy St Spc 29 Springfield, OR 97478-6650 jjoj4given09@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Kristy Morrison 225 NW 6th St Newport, OR 97365-3568 photos_2_topping@icloud.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Keith Smock 5450 SW Dover Loop Portland, OR 97225-1033 keithsmock@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Margaret Haldane 2081 Tolman Ashland, OR 97520 haldaneandrea@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Katherine McKinsey 6715 N Curtis Ave Portland, OR 97217-5146 catdrexpress@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Terence Singerline 435 S Old Stage Rd Cave Junction, OR 97523-9644 redwoods6519@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Larry Ferguson 3232 NE 52nd Ave Portland, OR 97213-2432 lfergler@duck.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Fuji Kreider 60366 Marvin Rd La Grande, OR 97850-1374 fkreider@campblackdog.org | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Charitie Johnson 8410 SE Flavel St Portland, OR 97266-5700 charitie@pdxpeers.org | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Zimpelman 1434 SW Morrison St Portland, OR 97205-1923 jojnj.555@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Larry Martin 3715 Arrowhead Ave Hood River, OR 97031-8305 pearpeople@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Maija Spencer 1133 NE Holman St Portland, OR 97211-4137 maijaspencer@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Colleen Colley 2995 SW Vista Dr Portland, OR 97225-4144 colleygirl@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:36:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Janice VrMeer 166 N Main St Apt 1 Ashland, OR 97520-1781 jkvrmeer@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:37:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. It is more important that we protect our drinking water resources. Data centers can purify their own water. They should be using sea water instead of using up our precious drinking water resources. And while you're at it.....try to figure out why we need all these fucking data centers. To be able to know when we go to the bathroom? To know everything we do, everywhere we go. Why? It's like total communism coming to amerika. The people don't want self driving cars. The people don't want all this surveillance. The people don't want government controlling everything we do. And that is exactly what data centers will enable. You are setting us up for hell on earth. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Carol Witbeck 15031 SE Royer Rd Damascus, OR 97089-8735 riverwitness@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:37:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Richard Shoemaker 1605 SE Tenino St Portland, OR 97202-6770 shoe9739@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:37:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Dana Bleckinger PO Box 904 Yachats, OR 97498-0904 wooflevi@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:37:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. lydia felley 28810 Miami Foley Rd Nehalem, OR 97131-9572 lfelley@nehalemtel.net | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:37:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Karen Fortier 28129 Florence Acres Rd Monroe, WA 98272-9574 klfortier@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:37:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sara Priyy 343 W 16th Ave Eugene, OR 97401-3983 winds4sw@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:37:14 AM | General Comment | gwenhillgh2@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Gwen Hill 5909 Boise Dr Pasco, WA 99301-8660 Gwenhillgh2@gnail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:37:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Denise Gosar 3200 River Rd Eugene, OR 97404-1766 denisegosar@gmail.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 12:37:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. tosh myers 31719 Tide Creek Rd Deer Island, OR 97054-9528 whitewaterotter@aol.com | ||
| 11/18/2025 11:40:06 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Thor | Hinckley | Dear Commissioners, On behalf of Third Act Oregon a community of Oregonians over 60 working to preserve our planet and save democracy for our children and grandchildren, we are writing to submit comments on Docket 2377. As concerned Oregonians, it is clear that data centers require large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. We are concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers are spending more on energy efficiency than they receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. We are also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, we should not have it show up on our bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Thor Hinckley Third Act Oregon, Coordinating Committee |
| 11/18/2025 4:37:05 PM | Oppose Docket | Lisa | Rindfleisch | As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PG E's proposal that addresse residential customers subsidizing data centers energy cost for years. Enough is Enough! It's clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility's proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers' billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers' impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I'm also very concerned about PGE's proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE's other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. PGE's proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! |
| 11/19/2025 12:32:51 AM | General Comment | Only one of them was entered with the first paragraph as: As a PGE customer, I'm worried about the lack of transparency around this case. PGE is asking customers to cover $72.3 million in cost recovery, without giving us the details of what they expect us to pay. The other letter is different and still needs to be entered. I attached it to this email. PS you don’t need to put a sticky on it. Just write in the bottom corner-the date scanned, forwarded to Consumer box and your initials. Thank you! From: PUC CONSUMER PUC * PUC <puc.consumer@puc.oregon.gov> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:23 PM To: RIOS Deanna * PUC <Deanna.RIOS@puc.oregon.gov> Subject: RE: 11/18 Mail Ok, sorry. I put them in the tray for scanned work but I forgot to put a sticker advising I did scan them. From: RIOS Deanna * PUC <Deanna.RIOS@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:Deanna.RIOS@puc.oregon.gov>> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:22 PM To: PUC CONSUMER PUC * PUC <PUC.CONSUMER@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:PUC.CONSUMER@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: RE: 11/18 Mail They were not marked that they were scanned. Let me check public comments—I didn’t do that. Hold please… From: PUC CONSUMER PUC * PUC <puc.consumer@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:puc.consumer@puc.oregon.gov>> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:21 PM To: RIOS Deanna * PUC <Deanna.RIOS@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:Deanna.RIOS@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: RE: 11/18 Mail These should have been added yesterday. I scanned them in and told Athena they were public comments. Were they not added? -Jessie From: RIOS Deanna * PUC <Deanna.RIOS@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:Deanna.RIOS@puc.oregon.gov>> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:18 PM To: PUC CONSUMER PUC * PUC <PUC.CONSUMER@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:PUC.CONSUMER@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: 11/18 Mail Processor – both of the attached letters are public comments. Please add to public comment portal. Thanks, ~D | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:32:53 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Xiaolin Cai xiaominforever@yahoo.com 17970 NW Rapid ST Beaverton , Oregon 97006 | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:32:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. We have already done enough damage to the people here and the environment. Hold corporations accountable. Thank you for your time. Thank You, Mx. Kayla Scheafer 7613 N Omaha Ave Portland, OR 97217-6432 kaylaraelyn2020@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:32:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Energy affordability is important to me as the health of our economy becomes more insecure. Data centers adding more costs to my energy bill will harm me and my family. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Anna Powell Lake Oswego, 97034 sesamekat@me.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Wolfgang Geiger 151 Ashland Acres Rd Ashland, OR 97520-9603 wolfgeiger@jeffnet.org | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Laura Hanks 6281 SE Deering Ct Portland, OR 97222-2325 laura.hanks7@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Terence Dibble 1460 NW Worden Cir Corvallis, OR 97330-9505 tldibble@comcast.net | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Henry Els Portland, 97203 wobani34@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Amy Thomas Bend, 97709 athomas@350Deschutes.org | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Ines Siepmann 1921 NE Wasco St Portland, OR 97232-1524 isiepmann97@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Kyle Huth 2207 SE 44th Ave Portland, OR 97215-3719 kyle.huth@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians — especially working people who don’t make allot of money. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. PGE’s proposal that data centers be responsible for only 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is a joke meant to see if anyone is actually paying attention. We’re paying attention. Make PGE offer a real proposal that includes making Big Tech pay their way. Don’t put this on the backs of hard working Oregonians and their families. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Michael Powers Salem, 97306 natresdude@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kaylee Ware Tualatin, 97062 kayleeware3@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Tima Whittaker Portland, 97222 kellert97222@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Robert Benedict 724 S 4th St Springfield, OR 97477-5413 rbenedict1950@comcast.net | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kathy Cozby 940 Dogwood St Sweet Home, OR 97386-3415 kathycozby@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kelly Howle 2831 Glass Rd Hood River, OR 97031-9410 kellymhowle@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Our planet is being ravaged by un fettered capitalism and the disgusting billionaire “ donor class”. For the future of our children and sll living things, please stop this consumption madness. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Michele Weaver 19675 SE Cottonwood St Milwaukie, OR 97267-6827 clackamickey@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Thomas Thrall 24020 NW Ridge Rd Forest Grove, OR 97116-9266 tom_thrall@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Melanie Klym 1325 NW Alta Vista Dr Corvallis, OR 97330-2354 silvergirl8318@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Gayle Boyd Ford 1910 Pierce St Eugene, OR 97405-1619 geeboid@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, The time to address the environmental problems surrounding data centers is now. Communities that currently host data centers are experiencing tremendous harm. We must be proactive, not reactive in protecting our communities. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand, increases neither the people nor the environment can support. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Dorene Carroll 687 Sunnyside Dr Eugene, OR 97404-3076 dorenecarroll@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Christina Boyd 3639 SE Brooklyn St Portland, OR 97202-1822 clalik@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Tim Vasey 74511 Columbia River Hwy Rainier, OR 97048-2801 vaseytim@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Randy Kozar 577 NE Buena Vista St Hillsboro, OR 97124-2348 randy_kozar@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Daniel Gaebele 3700 NW Highland Dr Corvallis, OR 97330-9708 danielgaebele@hotmail.de | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:33:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, I am a very concerned Oregonian. The issues with data center power consumption and water use are deeply concerning, especially in this time of climate change. Furthermore, we, the consumers have no choice in their implementation at this very bad time. However, I want to thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. This is concerning in a time of drought, wildfire, and increased population needs. Furthermore, at a time when our EPA has been severely weakened data center pollutants will be difficult to contain. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susan Barnes 836 SE Lexington St Portland, OR 97202-6334 barnessu1957@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Nicolas Ball 3011 SE Steele St Portland, OR 97202-4552 nicolas.ball86@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Jeanne Crowley 619 Grand Ave Astoria, OR 97103-4715 mgcrow2@msn.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Jean Rosenbalm 8024 SW 158th Pl Beaverton, OR 97007-6900 jean.rosenbalm@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Oregon Consumer Justice (OCJ) envisions a vibrant future where all Oregonians live with dignity and abundance and experience health, joy, and economic opportunity. For too long, flawed systems and policies have stood in the way of this reality, with communities of color most often experiencing significant harm. Informed by consumer insights, OCJ works to make financial and business transactions reliably safe and supports Oregonians in knowing and exercising their consumer rights. As utility rates continue to rise, our most impacted communities–older adults, people living with disabilities, and low-income households—are struggling to keep up with payments and are facing record-high disconnections of these essential services. OCJ believes people need to come first. Oregonians should not be forced to bear consecutive rate hikes or fear for their own or their family's safety during cold, hot, or other extreme weather. OCJ is deeply concerned about the significant increases in consumer rates, which have reached nearly 50% over the past four years. The data centers moving into our communities and connecting to the grid have contributed significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. Oregon families are already facing financial strain amid rising costs and should not have to subsidize the heavy energy consumption of large corporations and their strain on Oregon's infrastructure. We are concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. It is unfair to let data centers off the hook after 3 years and leave PGE customers to pick up the tab. It is time that these large industries are held accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Angela Donley Milwaukie, 97222 adonley@ocj.org | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. JENNIFER DELAO 7200 SE Woodstock Blvd Apt 32 Portland, OR 97206-5883 floatingcloudwomyn@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Stephen Cutler 469 Aqua Vista Loop # 131 Yachats, OR 97498-8415 snjcutler@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Ellie Meyers 1406 Taylor Ave Hood River, OR 97031-1557 ellie.m@comcast.net | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Clayton Elzinga 3538 SE Wake St Milwaukie, OR 97222-5689 slinstil@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Deborah Hofmann 6008 SE 21st Ave Portland, OR 97202-5358 dtschof70@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Gisela Ryter 3218 NE Spring Creek Pl Bend, OR 97701-7719 giselavest@icloud.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Marc Liverman 4388 SW Twombly Ave Portland, OR 97239-1371 marcpdx@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Susan Dunaway 2139 Haviland Dr Grants Pass, OR 97527-5178 katsu5244@live.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens our world-class river systems and watershed, and ultimately our climate, by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers' water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Even "small" data centers can use hundreds of thousands of gallons of water in a day. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants, such as PFAS, which are not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Despite this threat, or more likely because of it, data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In the Tualatin River watershed, and in Hillsboro in particular, nearly 30 data centers have been constructed since 2010, with more in the permitting pipeline. This incredible density of data centers not only impacts water through vast consumption, but also by filling wetlands that play an important role in the watershed's water cycle and flood management. These massive structures turn valuable farmland and wetlands into impervious concrete surfaces that create challenges with stormwater and rainwater runoff. And although permitting agencies review each development project for its individual impact on surrounding natural resources, it is distressing that no state or federal agency is tasked with taking a holistic view of the impact of having so many data centers in one relatively small area. Our watershed's resources are finite and will soon be depleted at the current rate of data center proliferation. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a comprehensive approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kelsey Shaw Nakama 7911 SE Henry Pl Portland, OR 97206-6342 kelsey@tualatinriverkeepers.org | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Joel Porter PO Box 14515 Portland, OR 97293-0515 joelypozole@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Mintz 8514 SE 29th Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222-6317 zyzzyvamintz@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. marna herrington 25 NW 23rd Pl Ste Pm 6 Portland, OR 97210-5580 marnah@mindspring.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr A Kintner 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203-5743 kintner@up.edu | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Todd Henion 3406 NE 61st Ave Portland, OR 97213-3936 kinetic27@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. David Conner RIVERFRONT Bend, OR 97703 ldavidsongs16@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Abigail Corbet 6637 SE 57th Ave Portland, OR 97206-7503 abbycorbet@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Bisset 8545 Clear Creek Rd Mt Hood Prkdl, OR 97041-7711 jandpbisset@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Tammy Causey 841 S 5th St Jefferson, OR 97352-9518 causeys@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:57 AM | General Comment | cjl5040@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Christie Little 5040 NE Skidmore St Portland, OR 97218-2150 Cjl5040@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:34:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens our rivers and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. K Davis 5455 Oakridge Ct SE Salem, OR 97306-8802 kimmardav@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Sarah Richmond 6923 N Vancouver Ave Portland, OR 97217-1746 sarahmodenerichmond@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Paul Spencer 3600 NW Blacktail Dr Mcminnville, OR 97128-8187 pablos@comcast.net | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. April Atwood 6306 SE 21st Ave Portland, OR 97202-5442 hissrattlesnap@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Elizabeth Churchill 2821 NE Rodney Ave Portland, OR 97212-3025 libbychurchill1123@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Dena Turner 1122 SE 60th Ave Portland, OR 97215-2805 denaturn62@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Dinah Fedorow 4621 Coloma Dr SE Salem, OR 97302-4947 fedorowdl@me.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Barbara Tracy 1295 N Oak St Canby, OR 97013-3228 greenmomma2002@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Mary Hoffer 2805 SE 138th Loop Vancouver, WA 98683-6611 bishops.pogo2c@icloud.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Snouffer 3488 Viewpoint Dr Medford, OR 97504-4420 canyonwinds@zoho.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:26 AM | General Comment | jodyo@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Jody OConnor 965 Tucker Rd Hood River, OR 97031-9591 JodyO@nextdoorinc.org | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Mary Elizabeth Braun 903 NW 35th St Corvallis, OR 97330-2320 bikerrreader@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Benton Elliott 1601 Olive St Eugene, OR 97401-3926 benton.elliott@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Deborah Miller 2245 SW Park Pl Unit 8C Portland, OR 97205-1130 pdxdjmiller@aol.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377 to limit effects on the Columbia River and our climate -We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy. - I worked for BES, the city of Portland's wastewater agency. I know that data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. -Their water use—from groundwater, streams and rivers drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water use. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. Thank You, Ms. Susan Barthel 216 Portland, OR 97214 sbarthelpdx@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Rick Mousley 1798 Pine Ridge Dr Pmb 26 Seaside, OR 97138-2200 rickmousley@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. It seems very contradictory and dangerous that Data centers are described as essential for mega commercial enterprises, while also being so destructive to our environment. Corporations so large that their mining of data threatens a river such as the Colombia, clearly demonstrate the threat to continued human and other life's existence! How can we support Data center proliferation as well as other environment-destroying enterprises that threaten our own existence?? Truly, it make no sense. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, which seems another contradiction. However, the energy use of data centers is contributing to energy shortages and rapidly rising rates for energy. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. At the very least, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. But the other more expedient solution, would be to begin to deny permits for large Data centers. The future will not sustain the current growth of these facilities and we can live without them. Thank You, Dr Barbara Stebbins 1210 W 4th Ave Eugene, OR 97402-4504 bstebbins14@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Joan Miller 5402 34th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126-2920 jemskink@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Sandra Meyer 7003 N Wilbur Ave Portland, OR 97217-5254 sandance@comcast.net | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Paul Carr 5575 Mckillican Ln West Linn, OR 97068-3259 pauljcarr3@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage, and to ensure that they PAY FOR THEIR WATER AND ENERGY USE rather than consumers being stuck with huge increases that they are not benefiting from and did not authorize. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. Thank You, Ms. Deborah Brown 4815 SE Caruthers St Portland, OR 97215-3830 debarino07@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Robert Bresky 16114 S Hattan Rd Oregon City, OR 97045-7221 bobthenatureguy@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Beth Marshall 50 Crater Ln Central Point, OR 97502-1867 dagelma10@msn.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:35:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. We also know that proponents of massive data center construction typically promise a wealth of high-paying jobs, but the reality is that most of the job creation is only temporary during construction, and very few people are required to maintain these facilities. Let us not be entrapped in the small-minded thinking that we can trade water resources for jobs. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Andy Schultheiss 4041 SE 74th Ave Portland, OR 97206-3411 andy.e.schultheiss@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. David Cross 1393 SW Maplecrest Dr Portland, OR 97219-6431 davecrossjazz@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Elaine Hultengren 1570 Aerial Way SE Salem, OR 97302-1608 elaine.hultengren@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Josef Wyss-Lockner 703 SE Anderson Ln Gresham, OR 97080-1900 kudujack@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:08 AM | General Comment | carolyn76@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Carolyn Williams 3322 NE 127th Ave Portland, OR 97230-1521 Carolyn76@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kathy Jones 6531 SE Ivon St Portland, OR 97206-1250 stargatekathy@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Deena T. Grossman 7234 SE 17th Ave Portland, OR 97202-5831 deenatgrossman@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Harriet Bing 717 SE 16th Ave Portland, OR 97214-2617 harrietbing@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Nate Hildebrand 235 NE Ivy St Portland, OR 97212-2041 nate@innategraphix.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Faye Rachford 2836 Lydick Way Eugene, OR 97401-5177 frachford@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Judy Wilcox 1030 SW 17th Way Troutdale, OR 97060-1552 judytaylorwilcox@comcast.net | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Stephen and Kathleen Hulick 16607 NE 197th Ave Brush Prairie, WA 98606-6600 kaweah50@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Not only should data centers do something about their huge consumption of water which they render toxic, but also their enormous use of electricity. They should be required to have the vast majority of their electric use from solar or wind power. Running their toxic polluting diesel generators needs to be addressed also. Plus making them pay more rather than less that regular consumers pay for elec. and water use would incentivise reductions and solutions for their huge consumption of resources. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Darise Weller 9259 NW Germantown Rd Portland, OR 97231-2725 dweller972@comcast.net | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Linda Bolduan 1700 Skyland Dr Lake Oswego, OR 97034-6447 lindabolduan@comcast.net | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, First, I want to thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. The proliferation of data centers in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water consumption and energy consumption are directly related. More water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and we need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. In addition, data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. And data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. So in order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Amelia Hard 1214 SE Sellwood Blvd Portland, OR 97202-5944 amelia.hard@icloud.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kristine Robertson PO Box 53 Clatskanie, OR 97016-0053 59icecreamkid@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Eric Nicholson 86589 Bailey Hill Rd Eugene, OR 97405-9416 ericnchlsn@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Chuck Gehling 1613 Freedom Loop Hood River, OR 97031-8666 chuck50fis@aol.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Kadoya 1625 NW 88th Ave Portland, OR 97229-5357 mkadoya@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Maura Phillips 67232 NE TILLAMOOK St Portland, OR 97213 maura.j.ores@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. 100 million gallons of water. Please read the sentence again, for gods sake. Thank You, Mrs. Crystal Tolmie 6892 Little Buck Creek Rd White Salmon, WA 98672-9002 tasipollenshimmer@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Kyle Haines 2685 Swyers Dr Hood River, OR 97031-9424 kyleghaines@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Todd Simmler 917 W23rd St The Dalles, OR 97058 tdsimmler@netscape.net | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:36:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Kathryn Boula 69439 Common Ln Cove, OR 97824-8203 kboula.inwcultural@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:37:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Serafine lilien 11222 SE Main St Portland, OR 97269-0819 youaregolden@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:37:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Rural Oregonians Such As Myself Living In Tygh Valley MUST Be Granted A Voice As To The Amount AND Manner In Which Our Very Limited Land AND Natural Resources Are Allocated In Regards To The Development Of Data Centers… Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Kevin Test 80112 Pioneer St Tygh Valley, OR 97063-8739 kvnctest@gmail.com | ||
| 11/19/2025 12:37:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Thomas Finlay 26883 Archibald Ln Deer Island, OR 97054-9515 tomrfin@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:32:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Justin Miller Portland, 97206 justin.miller@mac.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:32:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Crystal Gartner 6021 Atlas Pl SW Seattle, WA 98136-1341 cmgartner@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:32:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers' water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use more energy, and we need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr Bonnie New 4045 Stonegate Dr Hood River, OR 97031-7752 bnew1@live.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:32:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jake Lewis 2222 NE Oregon St Ste 101 Portland, OR 97232-3534 jake@salazarch.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:32:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ed Mestman Happy Valley, 97086 edmestman@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:32:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Jean Aguerre PO Box 233 Williams, OR 97544-0233 thulip@aol.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:32:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Wendy Richardson 2648 Broadview Ave Medford, OR 97501-4116 wendyefreeman@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Sharon Herber 926 NE 44th Ave Portland, OR 97213-2235 sharonaherber48@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Perry Cook 2931 SE Woodward St Portland, OR 97202-1389 perrycook313@icloud.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Janet Kirkland 4050 SW Bancroft St Portland, OR 97221-4027 janetkirkland00@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, AI is quickly headed toward the same kind of slowdown that hit the Silicon Valley folks. There is simply not enough water in the U.S. of A. to support all the proposed data centers. So, before the technology rides roughshod over real people, protect what we have. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Duggan PO Box 524 Jacksonville, OR 97530-0524 shanachie@hughes.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Stephanie Houston 1137 Village Square Dr Ashland, OR 97520-2372 stephaniekhouston@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Neil Friedman 47094 Westfir Oakridge Rd Westfir, OR 97492-9734 neilf@efn.org | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Stephen Bachhuber 3428 SE 9th Ave Portland, OR 97202-2717 binding-06-wipers@icloud.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Jeri Iversen 1267 Niagara Ave Astoria, OR 97103-4045 dancingseer9@icloud.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In fact, data centers should pay MUCH HIGHER water and power rates than residential or even other commercial users. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Karen Fletcher 5040 SE Henry St Portland, OR 97206-6954 drquotes@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Loree McKenna 71431 Schroeder Rd Pendleton, OR 97801-9306 loree5645@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kayla Jones 4720 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97213-2966 kaylaessence@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Cynthia Boersma 13670 Highway 66 Ashland, OR 97520-9429 boersmacindy@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Carolyn Eckel 18542 NE Wasco St Portland, OR 97230-7152 tlew4002@earthlink.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Alessandra De la Torre FERN St Ashland, OR 97520 adelatorre1030@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Ann Nowicki 3355 N Delta Hwy Unit 170 Eugene, OR 97408-5915 tazzannie975@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Nora Polk 6405 SE 62nd Ave Portland, OR 97206-6605 nora.mattek@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Paul Sansone 9922 NW Gales Creek Rd Gales Creek, OR 97117-9419 psansone2@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. David Parker 1953 SE 20th Ave Portland, OR 97214-4805 david.bodhi@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Amy Murray 6530 SE Carlton St Portland, OR 97206-6628 gem2amarra@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, ms Ann Watters 1940 Breyman St NE Salem, OR 97301-4352 twofivestars@comcast.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:33:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Joe Worth Not Available Beaverton, OR 97005 wjoe24598@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Marilyn Costamagna 2401 Acorn Way Medford, OR 97504-7701 gypsywind55@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Oregon Public Utility Commission: Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mary Lou Emerson Portland, Oregon97202 Thank You, Miss Mary Lou Emerson 922 SE Lambert St Portland, OR 97202-6328 marylouemerson1947@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. alice west 1237 SE 53rd Ave Portland, OR 97215-2646 agentsassysquirrel@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Lloyd Vivola 105 NE Beech St Portland, OR 97212-2005 nouveladam@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Mary Ann Jasper 30110 Highway 99E Shedd, OR 97377-9734 burbage@centurytel.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Phillip Callaway PO Box 243 Crawfordsville, OR 97336-0243 phillip_callaway@msn.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Jamie Shields 523 E 2nd St Rainier, OR 97048-2812 jfillmore66@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Nancy Carl 1014 S Park St Carlton, OR 97111-9606 dlnlcarl2@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. lyric apted 4353 NE Halsey St Apt 9 Portland, OR 97213-1555 peace@frodosgirl.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Randy Harrison 4051 Wagner St Eugene, OR 97402-8725 ran6711@comcast.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. David Nichols 5107 NE Couch St Portland, OR 97213-3021 davemult@aol.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Philip RATCLIFF 4665 Tragen Ct SE Salem, OR 97302-3533 skazz999w@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. BJ Novitski 961 Taylor St Eugene, OR 97402-4451 bjn@efn.org | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Sherry Monie 23665 SE Borges Rd Damascus, OR 97089-6521 sherry.monie@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. With the current push to build more data centers in the Northwest, our iconic Columbia River, groundwater, streams and rivers are potentially threatened by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Proliferating data centers also threaten our climate, and the climate goals Oregonians have adopted. Data centers use large amounts of energy, and also require huge amounts of water for cooling. The POWER Act passed last session will help protect individuals and small businesses from having to pay for the additional costs data centers entail. It is also necessary to monitor and protect water sources and availability for those same individuals, ranchers, farmers and other small businesses. The OPUC needs to have accurate information in order to advocate for the best solutions. An additional issue that must be addressed concerns wastewater from data centers being laced with contaminants and pollutants. This must be monitored and resolved so discharged water does not cause harm to humans, wildlife or the ecosystem as a whole. Lastly, the quantity of water required by data centers must be measured and considered, so its impact on groundwater, streams and rivers that feed municipal water supplies is considered. It must not drain water supply in drought-prone areas, which may also endanger fish and wildlife. Climate change going forward must also be taken into account as it affects water supply. I understand that data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. They must be required to do so, and there needs to be a way to make sure their records and reports are accurate and timely, In order to improve our understanding of water consumption, I therefore urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage, including the relationship between energy efficiency and water usage, and wastewater contaminants. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. Thank You, Ms. Estelle Voeller 3784 Coleman Creek Rd Medford, OR 97501-9615 evoeller@charter.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sandy Polishuk 575 SW Sheridan St Apt 156 Portland, OR 97201-4963 sndybeech@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Sandra Joos 4259 SW Patrick Pl Portland, OR 97239-7202 joosgalefamily@comcast.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Melba Dlugonski 6735 SE 78th Ave Portland, OR 97206-7116 melbajade@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Schultz 2714 NE Bryce St Portland, OR 97212-1638 jmschultz9@aol.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, On behalf of the Third Act Oregon Coordinating Committee, representing Oregonians over 60 working to save the Climate and Democracy for future generations, we want to thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and the climate of future generations by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers' water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Thor Hinckley 7421 SE Grant St Portland, OR 97215-4180 thorhinckley53@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Louise Gordon 1828 SW Canby St Portland, OR 97219-2722 lgordon99@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Scott Kennedy 6027 Sir Lancelot Ct NE Keizer, OR 97303-3564 tykieh@comcast.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Debra Rehn 5130 SE 30th Ave Apt 9 Portland, OR 97202-4557 bibleeogirl@aol.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Robert Thornhill 13586 SE Nightingale Ave Happy Valley, OR 97015-7703 robertthornhill14@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:34:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Norah Renken 5603 N Syracuse St Portland, OR 97203-5241 rennor@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Beth Levin 3043 NE 51st Ave Portland, OR 97213-2415 levin.beth@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Rebecca Kimsey 815 SW 9th St Sublimity, OR 97385-9682 rkimsey68@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Rosalie McDougall 6321 SE Reed College Pl Portland, OR 97202-8261 rosalie.mcdougall@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. A Michael Dianich 42740 E Larch Mountain Rd Corbett, OR 97019-8774 mdianich@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Teresa DeLorenzo 93121 Knappa Dock Rd Astoria, OR 97103-8469 tde@teleport.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking the POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Ian Shelley 50 SW 97th Ave # 97225 Portland, OR 97225-6902 ianjs@comcast.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Paul Borcherding 3302 N Columbia St # 543 La Grande, OR 97850-4003 pb_palomine@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Michelle Graas 7624 N Albina Ave Portland, OR 97217-1308 amgraas@efn.org | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kate Wray 2126 NE 45th Ave Portland, OR 97213-1342 wrays5@comcast.net | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:25 AM | General Comment | kermit.donna@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Donna Harris 55785 Lost Rider Loop Bend, OR 97707-2728 Kermit.donna@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Come on! How much do you trust the words of billionaires! Wake up! Thank You, Ms. Anna Cowen 19308 Leland Rd Oregon City, OR 97045-8505 annaysun@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. William Obrien 13717 NW 2nd Ave Apt 13 Vancouver, WA 98685-2999 wobobr123@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Jennie Sandler 25029 S Beeson Rd Beavercreek, OR 97004-9783 sandler@bctonline.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Elizabeth Darby 1020 NW 8TH Ave Portland, OR 97209 elizabethdarby137@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Robert Plata 380 Jerris Ave SE Salem, OR 97302-5278 dacrusher@duck.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Eileene Gillson 23225 SW Orchard Heights Pl Sherwood, OR 97140-7110 egillson3@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Mary Thiel 6816 SE 86th Ave Portland, OR 97266-5650 mjthiel1090@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susan Heath 2552 Mount Vernon St SE Albany, OR 97322-8898 forbux@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Debra Smith 14561 SE Garland Ln Milwaukie, OR 97267-2955 rubydeb5@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kristy Giles 14381 SE Charjan St Clackamas, OR 97015-9347 kristygiles@aol.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Lenny Dee 2580 NE 31st Ave Portland, OR 97212-3601 ldeepdx@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Marie Wakefield 3054 Highway 20 Newport, OR 97365-9519 wakefieldm_2000@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Nettleton 4311 SE 37th Ave Portland, OR 97202-3276 jpn5710@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:35:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jay Humphrey 25525 S Laura Ln Estacada, OR 97023-9417 blue1jay@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:36:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Monica Gilman 25525 S Laura Ln Estacada, OR 97023-9417 monicagilman@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:36:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Donlon McGovern 4107 NE 24th Ave Portland, OR 97211-6411 mcgovern@hevanet.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:36:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Linda Medeiros 3847 Wyoming Ln Medford, OR 97504-9527 lindamed1948@icloud.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:36:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Laura Matthiessen 6815 N Congress Ave Portland, OR 97217-1948 lmatthiessen@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:36:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Maureen O'Neal 9100 SW 80th Ave Portland, OR 97223-8981 momoneal77@gmail.com | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:36:13 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. If a large firm wants a new data center, they should pay full price for the land, construction, and electricity, just as I or any other regular citizen would. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Jacob Larsen jakebobrocks@gmail.com 22 Southeast 11th Avenue 203 203 Portland, Oregon 97214 | ||
| 11/20/2025 12:36:15 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my message. I am an Oregon resident, taxpayer, and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. DATA CENTERS NEED TO PAY THEIR OWN BILLS. Full stop, no negotiation acceptable. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Katelyn Hall katelynjanehall@gmail.com 5146 NE 33rd Ave Portland, Oregon 97211 | ||
| 11/21/2025 12:32:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Reynolds 12737 SE 25th Ave Portland, OR 97222-7938 johnxr@protonmail.com | ||
| 11/21/2025 12:32:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. CHRISTINE GOLIGHTLY 5133 NE 26th Ave Portland, OR 97211-6324 ccgolightly@gmail.com | ||
| 11/21/2025 12:32:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Janet Davis 40601 SE Kubitz Rd Sandy, OR 97055-8517 phnjanet@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/21/2025 12:32:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, My wife and I retired and moved to Oregon in 2013. We fought against the proposed LNG Export Terminal in Coos Bay and now we are concerned about the POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. Thank You, Mr. Jay Roelof 1142 NE Lakewood Lincoln City, OR 97367-3133 jtroelof@outlook.com | ||
| 11/21/2025 12:32:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Energy affordability is important to me - as our economic health - becomes more INsecure. Data centers are causing their investments - to get connected to the grid; AND - costs being carried by residential customers, - as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, we PGE customers have seen - a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that - PGE is NOT assigning costs to data centers, - at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board - ( a watchdog) shows that data centers - are contributing significantly - to the increase in our household electric rates. PGE's proposal increases data center billing rates - by a sminiscule 18%, yet residential customers’ billing rates - are NOT appreciably lowered. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs - far TOO long. Data centers’ impact on our home energy bills - NOW requires addressing. Residential customers, like me, - are spending more on energy efficiency - than we receive benefits for, - effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers - for their system-wide benefits. Our families - have been responsible for - paying for 60% - energy efficiency investments. We are ONLY 35% of the growth - in demand on the grid. Our rates REQUIRE this disparity - to be reflected. Concerning: PGE’s proposal - for how data centers - are assigned costs for investments. Proposing data centers being responsible - for THREE years' worth of costs is SHAMEFUL. This FORCES PGE's customers - to pick up the remainder of costrs - for decades. It is fair for data centers - to pay for their own investments. I should NOT have to pay for them. We have to seriously hold - large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Carolynn Kohout Hillsboro, 97124 earthwindspirit9@gmail.com | ||
| 11/21/2025 12:32:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Harry Gerecke 10220 SW 127th St Vashon, WA 98070-3405 hgerecke@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/21/2025 12:32:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Melba Dlugonski 6735 SE 78th Ave Portland, OR 97206-7116 melbajade@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/21/2025 12:33:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kathleen Bauer 3905 NE 17th Ave Portland, OR 97212-1337 kathleen@kathleenbauer.com | ||
| 11/21/2025 12:33:05 AM | General Comment | Commissioners of the Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers require large investments so they can connect to the electric grid; these investments are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen a nearly 50% increase in electricity rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in UM 2377 in assigning costs to data centers, passing on this expense to Oregonians. I am also concerned about the climate impact of data centers. Oregon has a goal of 100% clean energy use by 2040, but with the increase in data centers, we are now being told that we are less likely to reach that goal. A 100 MW data center uses enough energy to power 56,000 homes. We cannot put off taking action to reduce our state's greenhouse gas emissions, and the transition to clean energy must be affordable for all Oregonians. If companies want to build data centers, they need to pay enough to fund the clean energy infrastructure that their energy increase will require. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electricity rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long. We need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If a decades-long investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills after only a few years. We have to get serious about holding large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is unacceptable. The Public Utility Commission must be forward-thinking and take a strong, protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure Oregonians have access to affordable energy by requiring data centers to pay their fair share if they want to bring on massive energy projects. Benjamin Platt benplatt59@gmail.com 3837 SE Brooklyn St Portland, Oregon 97202 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:32:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Craig Beatley Portland, 97212 cbeatley@earthlink.net | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:32:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jerry Charlson 18398 S Fischers Mill Rd Oregon City, OR 97045-7618 jcbats@ccgmail.net | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:32:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We've already begun to have power drains on our grid from (often unwanted) AI connected to common search engines and social media applications. Help us get better information about the costs of this AI/data center situation, please. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. This is unacceptable! In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Marion Kessler 16820 NW Waterford Way Portland, OR 97229-1877 marion@pdxkesslers.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:32:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kristy Giles 14381 SE Charjan St Clackamas, OR 97015-9347 kristygiles@aol.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:32:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kristy Giles Clackamas, 97015 kristygiles@aol.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Craig Mackie PO Box 636 Camp Sherman, OR 97730-0636 chmackie1948@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Madden 50 Germonds Rd New City, NY 10956-2846 myke907@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Phil Goldsmith Portland, 97209 phil@lopglaw.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Dana Weintraub 17124 SW Marty Ln Beaverton, OR 97003-4249 mrdanaweintraub@proton.me | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Look at what data canters have done to other communities. They have raised power costs to unsustainable heights, they have destroyed the peace and quiet of communities, they have polluted the air and water, they have not provided to the community in any meaningful, long-term way. They do not bear the cost burden of their existence. Thank You, Ms. Katrin Katterman 79884 Stewart Creek Rd Clatskanie, OR 97016-2215 katherzog@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dana Weintraub Beaverton, 97003 mrdanaweintraub@proton.me | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. All data center monopolies are complicit in wars and genocides! Thank You, Ms. Anna Cowen 19308 Leland Rd Oregon City, OR 97045-8505 annaysun@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Anna Cowen 19308 Leland Rd Oregon City, OR 97045-8505 annaysun@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Ernie Walters 2437 Tartarian Way Apt APT Union City, CA 94587-4331 ernwalt@aol.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Dana Bleckinger PO Box 904 Yachats, OR 97498-0904 wooflevi@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Cynthia Hicks 3450 N Williams Ave Apt 406 Portland, OR 97227-2113 cindy.hicks519@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Loewyn Young 337 E Beck St Mccleary, WA 98557-9511 loewyn@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Brooke BrandSmith 137 SE 83rd Ave Portland, OR 97216-1070 bbserenitytherapeutic@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest is not only a local city or county concern, it threatens the Columbia River and our climate by significantly increasing energy and water demand. This draws clean water away from local farms and residents, putting strain on local resources without adequate compensation for the long-term implications. Data centers’ water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy. More information is needed in order to advocate for the solutions and restrictions on large corporations running these data centers. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Meanwhile, these data centers produce wastewater laced with * contaminants and pollutants* not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply for humans, for wildlife, and for nature along delicate river habitats in drought-prone areas. This directly *endangers* fish and wildlife. Data center operators are not fully disclosing, and have *actively resisted,* efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I strongly urge the Commission to require data centers to: 1) report their water usage; and 2) require testing of their wastewater, and more. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Madeline Turnock 2915 SW Carolina St Portland, OR 97239-1010 madeline.turnock@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Nettleton 4311 SE 37th Ave Apt 21 Portland, OR 97202-3265 jpn5710@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Michelle Neidiger Corvallis, 97333 m_neidiger@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs. We need to address data centers’ full impact on our HOME energy bills. I have signed up for Time of Day Use as it the only tool left at my disposal to mitigate the HOME energy rates that have gone up 50% in just a few years. Even that program is a stacked deck. I can't turn off my frig from 5-9pm, so I pay almost triple for that luxury, eating into the very modest savings of the program. Dinner is now, creatively, a salad, cold soup/pasta/pizza slice/meat/tuna fish/cheese or something that was baked/cooked and then eaten not too much after 5pm. Why would data centers only be responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leave the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades? If you go to a restaurant, you get charged for the costs to serve that meal each time. Some restaurants charge customers ordering steak and seafood dinners at "Market Price". That is fair. Would you expect that after 3 years of meals your order of a D'Artagnan Japanese Wagyu Steak would be subsidized by those eating the hamburger? If an investment is made for a data center, it should not be on other consumers' bills just a few years later. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mark Birnbaum Portland, 97217 mark@birnbaum.us | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Cory Jubitz 207 E Franklin St Bingen, WA 98605-9131 cjubitz@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brent Rocks Portland, 97201 brent_rocks@comcast.net | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sherry Monie Damascus, 97089 sherry.monie@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Priscilla Lane Portland, 97215 lanekappes@comcast.net | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Donna Bonetti North Bend, 97459 donnambirdlady@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jean Houston Portland, 97215 jynxcdo@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:33:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jynx Houston Portland, 97215 jynxcdo@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Barb Fox Kilgore 39310 NE 6th Ave Woodland, WA 98674-3604 bamountain@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. JML Advocates 41 SW Bancroft St Portland, OR 97239-4049 scriptwriterjml@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Abi Loihl 2645 Kingsley Rd Hood River, OR 97031-7601 loihl.abi@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Nathan Etzel Portland, 97217 nathanetzel@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jordan Klass Portland, 97206 jordanklass@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Erin McCormick Portland, 97202 erinmccormick@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Cheryl Fergeson 3330 Midland Dr West Haven, UT 84401-6957 cfxena888@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Annie Engel Portland, 97211 annie.engel99@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms julia barbee 1904 SE 87th Ave Portland, OR 97216-1904 juliabarbee@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Kevin Walsh 413 Adams Creek Pl Hood River, OR 97031-1474 kcwu51@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Angelina Malizia 1614 Camino Dr Forest Grove, OR 97116-1353 anmalizia@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. Our summers are also getting hotter. We need more electricity to keep the house cool. That is also raising our energy costs. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kritish Rajbhandari Milwaukie, 97222 krajbhan@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Cheryl Conway 1006 Grand Ave Astoria, OR 97103-4700 conwayct2007@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Luan Pinson 826 SE Morgan Rd Vancouver, WA 98664-1762 pinwil4634@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Lily Witham Portland, 97232 lilywit2@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Please require data centers to report their water usage. I appreciate your undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Emily Heilbrun 2175 Jefferson Aly Eugene, OR 97405-2493 eheilbrun@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. STOP PASSING THROUGH CHARGES FROM DATA CENTERS TO OREGON RESIDENTS!!! JUST STOP IT!!! It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Chris Pellechi Portland, 97213 loodicris@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Matthew Barmann 417 17th St Hood River, OR 97031-1211 chiakacomm@mac.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. John Bisset 8545 Clear Creek Rd Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041-7711 jandpbisset@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:50 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. amstambaugh@yahoo.com 841 S. Gaines St, Unit 904 Portland , Oregon 97239 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are causing large investments in order to connect them to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Walt Mintkeski Portland, 97222 mintkeski@juno.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:56 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Amelia E Rice millyrice22@gmail.com 2834 South Flat Circle Longmont, Colorado 80501 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:34:59 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Aderyn Light aderynlight@gmail.com 3041 SE 20th Ave Portland, Oregon 97202 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Jacob Boynton jake39b@gmail.com 1818 SW 4th Ave Portland, Oregon 97201 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:04 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Luis Hipolito luishipolito49@gmail.com 11529 se stevens rd Happy valley , Oregon 97086 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:06 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Carter Hite carterhite021@gmail.com 38 NW Davis St Portland, Oregon 97209 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:09 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Kelvin Green kelvin.dana.green@gmail.com 2004 NE 17th Ave Portland, Oregon 97212 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:12 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. alcoyne4@gmail.com 2004 NE 17th Ave, D Portland , Oregon 97212 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:15 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Jaqualynn Dettmer jaqualynndettmer@gmail.com 1250 NW Kearney St, 1109 Portland, Oregon 97209 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:18 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Naomi Kohn nnnaomi@gmail.com Portland, Oregon 97227 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Bret A. Wonderlick Portland, 97212 bwonderlick@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Kennedy Birley 1755 NE Bell Dr Portland, OR 97220-3855 kennedy.birley@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Maggie Roediger 3997 Cloudview Ct Hood River, OR 97031-6722 maggieroediger@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:28 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Raquel Pavon Mayki6830@gmail.com Richard jo cir Lutz, Florida 33548 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:30 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Haydee Castillo haydee@gmail.com 914 NE 76 TH ave portland , Oregon 97213 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:32 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Ken Fleming ken.fleming@icloud.com 6230 S E Alder Place Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Craig Lacy 57 NW Pinecrest Ct Bend, OR 97703-2332 lacycraig@gmail.com | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:38 AM | General Comment | Commissioners of the Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers require large investments so they can connect to the electric grid; these investments are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen a nearly 50% increase in electricity rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in UM 2377 in assigning costs to data centers, passing on this expense to Oregonians. I am also concerned about the climate impact of data centers. Oregon has a goal of 100% clean energy use by 2040, but with the increase in data centers, we are now being told that goal is less likely to reach. A 100 MW data center uses enough energy to power 56,000 homes. We cannot put off taking action to reduce our state's greenhouse gas emissions, and the transition to clean energy must be affordable for all Oregonians. If companies want to build data centers, they need to pay enough to fund the clean energy infrastructure that their energy increase will require. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electricity rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long. We need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If a decades-long investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills after only a few years. We have to get serious about holding large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is unacceptable. The Public Utility Commission must be forward-thinking and take a strong, protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure Oregonians have access to affordable energy by requiring data centers to pay their fair share if they want to bring on massive energy projects. Adam Kauffman akauffman33@gmail.com 13075 SE Terra Cascade Loop Happy Valley, Oregon 97086 | ||
| 11/25/2025 12:35:41 AM | General Comment | Commissioners of the Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers require large investments so they can connect to the electric grid; these investments are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen a nearly 50% increase in electricity rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in UM 2377 in assigning costs to data centers, passing on this expense to Oregonians. I am also concerned about the climate impact of data centers. Oregon has a goal of 100% clean energy use by 2040, but with the increase in data centers, we are now being told that goal is less likely to reach. A 100 MW data center uses enough energy to power 56,000 homes. We cannot put off taking action to reduce our state's greenhouse gas emissions, and the transition to clean energy must be affordable for all Oregonians. If companies want to build data centers, they need to pay enough to fund the clean energy infrastructure that their energy increase will require. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electricity rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long. We need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If a decades-long investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills after only a few years. We have to get serious about holding large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is unacceptable. The Public Utility Commission must be forward-thinking and take a strong, protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure Oregonians have access to affordable energy by requiring data centers to pay their fair share if they want to bring on massive energy projects. Santiago Nolasco Galicia snolascogal12@gmail.com 1604 SW Clay St. 427 Portland, Oregon 97201 | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:32:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Darci Nielson 2234 SE 20th Ave Portland, OR 97214-5403 darcinielson@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Moon Weiss 2915 Cedarwood Ave Bellingham, WA 98225-1412 attunewithmoon@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Alexandra Steinmetz 23306 E Wind Tree Loop Rhododendron, OR 97049-8766 alexandrarsteinmetz@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susan Sheythe 32483 Oakville Rd SW Unit 44 Albany, OR 97321-9441 shisusheythe@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. I am very worried about data centers' water usage. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Rainer Rivenburgh 3905 SW Vacuna St Portland, OR 97219-7471 hrivenburgh@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Justin Kaye 4515 SE Adams St Portland, OR 97222-5321 justintroykaye@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Rene Herman 300 1st Ave Mosier, OR 97040-9630 rherman1.1@frontier.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Jody Kurilla 11192 SE 45th Ave Milwaukie, OR 97222-5460 kurilla@comcast.net | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sherry Russo Card 1122 NE 107th Pl Portland, OR 97220-3937 1carddone@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, David Nichols Portland, 97213 davemult@aol.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Dana Petre-Miller 1382 Mandarin St NE Keizer, OR 97303-3534 mraltogether@comcast.net | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Mark Reback 413 SE 1st St Battle Ground, WA 98604-8353 markreback@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Craig Mackie PO Box 636 Camp Sherman, OR 97730-0636 chmackie1948@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Michael Carter 6830 Silver Ln Annandale, VA 22003-6167 avndoc@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Heather Miller 92309 E Locust Grove Rd Kennewick, WA 99338-2028 redpepperfox64@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Beth Levin 3043 NE 51st Ave Portland, OR 97213-2415 bethagl@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Jennifer Smith 5820 N Sheridan Rd Apt 208 Chicago, IL 60660-4917 smithjj3@aol.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Datacenters are a waste of good power, and there is minor justification for their use. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jim Byrne 28501 NW 7th Ave Ridgefield, WA 98642-9139 byrnejim7@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Amy Gurzick 3510 Oak St SE Apt 43 Albany, OR 97322-8725 agurzick@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Sharon Paltin PO Box 18 Laytonville, CA 95454-0018 bluetoothfairy18@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Mindy Proski 1510 Harvard Ave Gladstone, OR 97027-1613 puckish_diploma.0r@icloud.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. S.F. Brown 460 Big Leaf Loop Sequim, WA 98382-3912 sfbrown9@gmx.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sarah Bennett 2343 NE Everett St Portland, OR 97232-3130 bennett.sarah10@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Erik LaRue 17598 Maiben Rd Burlington, WA 98233-9670 pacific2626@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:33:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. Residential customers have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just 3 years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Bruce Bartlett Portland, 97229 bonnyslopemayor@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Gerald Hallead 625 Bay Hill Dr Apt 7 Traverse City, MI 49684-6605 photodude48@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Barbara Harper 13535 Agua Dulce Castroville California Usa Castroville, CA 95012 jandbharper@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Patricia Ranstrom PO Box 21812 Vashon, WA 98070 lb7.5@outlook.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Annika Witt 550 Mt Ashland Ski Rd Ashland, OR 97520-9745 wittannika0@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Paula Shafransky 22461 Prairie Rd Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-8586 pshafransky@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, David Beltran Barajas Portland, 97232 dbeltranbarajas@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. barbara Sardarov 368 Grady Way Bellingham, WA 98226-2206 bjsardarov@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, M. Julie Chapman 2028 SE 44th Ave Portland, OR 97215-3716 bugthewonderdog@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Valance Brenneis 2016 SE 58th Ave Portland, OR 97215-3423 valbrenneis@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. I. Engle 605 Bosque St Tularosa, NM 88352-2228 1ieengle@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Nicole Quinn PO Box 1108 Acp 9-19 Salem, OR 97308-1108 quinnly@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers require large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. It is also clear PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, john bartley Tualatin, 97062 johnbartley@duck.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Oregon is my home and my family's home. We want our community to thrive here for many generations. That means we need to grow in ways that are sustainable and safe for us all. We need to understand the water consumption of data centers so that we can make decisions that serve everyone well, not just for today but for many tomorrows. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Sara Waters 9003 N Buchanan Ave Portland, OR 97203-2430 sfwaters@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Liana Lang 247 State Route 437 White Haven, PA 18661-3828 lianalang79@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Lisa Messinger 1306 25th St Port Townsend, WA 98368-7153 lisa.255b16@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:40 AM | General Comment | jsmulcare52@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. James Mulcare 1110 Benjamin St Clarkston, WA 99403-2576 JSMulcare52@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Hillary Gilbert 5233 NE 46th Pl Portland, OR 97218-1958 hogilbert87@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. I live in a Columbia River community and am deeply concerned that our river and communities be protected from future harm and solutions that hold developers accountable start with transparency and knowledge you can require on our behalf. Thank you in advance for representing the best interests of the public you serve. Thank You, Ms. Cathryn Chudy 1506 E 29th St Vancouver, WA 98663-2807 chudyca@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Kevin Walsh 155 Bishop Ln Madison, CT 06443-3359 walshkevink@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, mrs Susan Dickerson 6012 Woodland Ln Clinton, MD 20735-1542 lola2danz@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Rachel Clark 142 Camano Ln Port Ludlow, WA 98365-9655 rachelclarkwriter@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Turner Riley 573 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, NY 11238-3011 turnertriley@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jared Cornelia 2165 Bedell Rd Grand Island, NY 14072-1620 jaredc1200@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:34:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Christine Murray 36370 Yocum Loop Sandy, OR 97055-7238 frugaldreams@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Zoe Griffith 24362 Cardwell Hill Dr Philomath, OR 97370-9739 zozogriffith@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Benton Elliott 1601 Olive St Eugene, OR 97401-3926 benton.elliott@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Scott Sutton 710 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste Pm D Taos, NM 87571-5998 scottbsutton76@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dave Hardman Beaverton, 97007 dave.hardman@frontier.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Denise Lytle 3207 Plaza Dr Woodbridge, NJ 07095-1141 centauress6@live.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Emily Austin 6749 Whitestone St West Richland, WA 99353-7405 oceanminded09@proton.me | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Robin Ross 1127 Canyon Way The Dalles, OR 97058-9532 robinross50@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Patrice Wallace 5498 Coast Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5631 patricewallace@cruzio.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kristine Nelson 17281 S Burk Rd Beavercreek, OR 97004-7688 krismnelson@mac.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Nick Scarim 819 E Court St Hennepin, IL 61327-9782 imdr1@sbcglobal.net | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Michael Brandes 20 Old Mamaroneck Rd White Plains, NY 10605-2060 beani24329@aol.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Nancy Preston 35 E 85th St Apt 8A New York, NY 10028-0963 presto@interport.net | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Pamela Lakman 707 Fountain Blvd Zillah, WA 98953-9090 pam@zillahlakesinn.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Elena Rumiantseva 3807 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE Redmond, WA 98052-5802 coficat24@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Chad Leming 316 Seguin St New Orleans, LA 70114-2356 chadleming@aol.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. The earth is sick. It starts with one person and that person is me. Thank You, Ms. Laura Rangel 2400 E Edison Rd Apt A202 Sunnyside, WA 98944-9069 l.rangel2088@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Meredith Sanders 27380 E Welches Rd # 783 Welches, OR 97067-8752 merrymac1234@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Eva Jacroux 7130 Tolt Highlands Rd NE Carnation, WA 98014-8760 eva@jacroux.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share and get only their fair share. Thank You, Ms Sharon Crocker 975 Orchard Heights Rd NW Salem, OR 97304-3005 grandma_toots2000@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Essence Satterfield 114 SE 18th Ave Portland, OR 97214-1508 seeingessence@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Andrew Wadsworth 125 W 33rd St Reading, PA 19606-2905 andywadsworth23@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Ken Sanford 2180 Amanda Ln Escondido, CA 92029-4307 kenssailtime@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Nikki Nafziger 12740 30th Ave NE Apt 523 Seattle, WA 98125-4395 nikkinashmusic@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:35:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Liz Campbell 605 N 64th St Seattle, WA 98103-5631 zil1000campbell@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, I don't want AI and I don't want data centers. AI takes away jobs and data centers consume mass amounts of our freshwater and electricity. Protect Oregon and say NO to data centers! Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. sarah Baker 4304 NE Holman St Portland, OR 97218-1345 sarahrochellebaker@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Katie Haldeman 63127 Peale St Bend, OR 97701-7070 kmhaldeman@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Destiny Mendoza 455 N Sherman St Unit 14 Stanfield, OR 97875-2113 destmend@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Lucy Ludwig 4445 SE Ogden St Portland, OR 97206-8455 lmludwig@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Lauren Sullivan 3704 SE Lambert St Portland, OR 97202-8024 laurensull7@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr Malak Crisp 10725 15th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125-6415 starshipmal@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Cindy Cindy 12 Cleveland St Arlington, MA 02474-6916 cindyacampbell20@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. LeRoy W PO Box 2111 Tijeras, NM 87059-2111 offi.kathva@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Brenda Hall 60824 Westview Dr Nine Mile Fls, WA 99026-5121 abchall@msn.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, I am entirely opposed to allowing data centers to use our water and power to fuel their operations. Data centers can and should generate their own power and collect and re-use rainwater. These should be zero emission facilities. We know from our history with brownfield sites that big industry does not clean up its own mess, and instead leaves a legacy of ruined land and poisoned water for the taxpayer to deal with. Let's learn from our own history and not repeat the same mistakes. Please consider my comments in light of the POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Amy Stewart Thank You, Ms. Amy Stewart 2372 NW Glisan St Apt 3 Portland, OR 97210-3483 amy@amystewart.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Terrance Ryan 1020 Carl Johnson Rd Quilcene, WA 98376-9702 tpat376@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Haley Ducker 3021 NE Overlook Dr Hillsboro, OR 97124-6930 dancerduck@ymail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. shelly blazich 1842 NE Valley St Poulsbo, WA 98370-9305 bigskymagpie@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Joyce McKinney 295 N Vernonia Rd Saint Helens, OR 97051-1660 mckinney55@comcast.net | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Oregon has spent much time and money and energy cleaning up our waters from industries in the past when ignorance and arrogance combined to create deep pollutions. As we consider data centers and their needs, let us do so wisely and cautiously so that this new industry does not repeat the mistakes of the past. Information on the workings of the data centers is vital to creating a plan that will serve the rivers and people of Oregon as well as provide for the new data centers. Please require the data centers to provide information on how much water they use, what type of industrial degradation happens to the water used and how the water is to be treated to be returned to the water table clean and healthy for all the users downstream of the plants. Sincerely, Thank You, Mrs. Terry Canavello 7865 N Applegate Rd Grants Pass, OR 97527-7410 canajello@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:39 AM | General Comment | aszolnoki1@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Andrew Szolnoki 11900 SE Foster Pl Portland, OR 97266-4982 Aszolnoki1@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Human Dianne Davis 81110 Lost Creek Rd Dexter, OR 97431-9784 dexterdianne@msn.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Elizabeth Higuera 6925 N Amherst St Portland, OR 97203-5031 ethjhig@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Terra Groh 15530 SW Peridot Way Beaverton, OR 97007-8629 tlgroh@outlook.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Gary S Reed 2458 Sherman Ave Hood River, OR 97031-1047 garysreed@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Mak Saechao 1502 S Dogwood St Cornelius, OR 97113-7415 mdrew33@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Serena Gee 11412 NE 49th St Vancouver, WA 98682-6268 serenageealways@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:36:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Golda Bishop 2372 WASHINGTON 142 Goldendale, WA 98620 13bishg@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:37:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Martha Patton 5430 Klm Dr Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041-9715 eartha.patton@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:37:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Amy Lodato 6220 SW Taylors Ferry Rd Portland, OR 97219-5632 aalodato@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:37:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Don’t let these Techno-Oligarchs use up all of the natural resources to fuel Data centers! Thank You, Mr. Austin Eddy 18240 NW Collins Rd North Plains, OR 97133-8310 austineddy@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 12:37:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Dulcie Hays 5 W Cedar Dr Hermiston, OR 97838-2318 dulciedawn@gmail.com | ||
| 11/26/2025 2:30:10 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Wendy | Wagner | My family's electric bill has become a bigger worry every quarter. It's frustrating to see rates skyrocketing while data centers demand a larger and larger share of electricity production while paying ridiculously low rates. Companies building data centers in Oregon need to pay their share of the costs of development -- it's both unfair and predatory that Oregon citizens struggling to keep warm should shoulder the burden while giant corporations rake in profit. Please stand up for Oregon's families when determining the standards for commercial and residential energy rates. We need electricity to survive! Survival is far more important than making shareholder dividends. |
| 11/26/2025 2:40:17 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | ANNE ELIZABETH | HAWLEY | Data centers MUST pay the full cost of their massive energy use! |
| 11/26/2025 2:52:36 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Jami | Moore | In Eastern Oregon, particularly Morrow County (where I grew up), data centers are responsible for the lion's share of the utility usage. I wish to see research done on the effects of the data centers on the communities where they exist (e.g., the allegations made in the recent Rolling Stone article), but also, given all they do to negatively impact the communities they're in, shouldn't the BARE MINIMUM be paying their fair share? Do we really need to make underrepresented citizens in rural areas bear the brunt of data center utilities? I know Capitalism has a lot of lobbies, and they're never interested in paying their due. But it is the job of 3rd-party organizations to keep the people they serve in mind. And you serve Oregonians. COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES -- ESPECIALLY DATA CENTERS -- NEED TO PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE. Don't fall in the trap of capitulating to Amazon. Don't let them scare you. You are public servants, and you serve Oregonians. In this case, you are representing the ability of rural residents (who are already underrepresented and paying the price for wanting jobs in their struggling towns) to pay their bills, instead of making them foot the bill for billionaires. Thank you for your time. |
| 11/26/2025 3:13:20 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Karen | Ashikeh | There is absolutely NO reason that Data Centers should be using public utilities, to supply their excessive data gathering or energy needs, for cooling or water for cooling computer equipment needs. They make huge profits and, for all we know, have the capability to install cooling systems which can cool their equipment without drawing water from the aquafur or near-by bodies of water. They can compensate to public utility companies to provide green energy sources ( in exchange for the other public goods, like taxes on all their equipment and buildings )for their general use of lands and roads. They can provide the grid with solar or wind energy fields, perhaps in concert with local agriculture or grazing in agrosolar projects or build win turbines to power their buildings. They must also pay for upgrades to the general, community and state grid that will bring them and local and regional communitites power, from the abundant solar or wind energy they can provide. Data collection is of minimal to NO USE to local community members. If Data Centers want to join a community they should contribute in the kinds of ways identified above and provide local, Union jobs for construction and ongoing Unionised maintenance of green power equipment, grid modifications and other grind monitoring needs and computer upgrades,. That is their responsibility if they wish to come into our community, not be another community burden from the Tech industry... Oh, and we provide them with the data they collect and sell. They harvest this data from us, usually without permission. |
| 11/26/2025 3:38:07 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Luke | Anavi | Oregon residential electrical rate payors should be held harmless from the excessive costs associated with supplying power to corporate data centers. The largest users need to pay the most. Also, the top priority needs to be maintaining the integrity of the electrical grid, and maintaining adequate power supplies, as these data centers gobble up more and more of the electrical energy that is available to our region. |
| 11/26/2025 3:55:21 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Jak | Wagner | If any member of the general public was acting the way data centers act, we would call them antisocial parasites and demand legal action against them. Corporations need to be held to the same standards as the public; accountability for consumption, full details of discharge, and constant tax pressures to Do Better. These are the bare minimums we should accept as a decent society. |
| 11/26/2025 6:28:27 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Carol | Higginbotham | Data centers connecting to the grid will certainly have impacts on energy demand as well as transmission, etc in ways that impact those of us paying as household customers. Rates are increasing fast, leaving me concerned that customers like me are incurring costs that benefit the energy-hungry businesses seeking connection. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. Enough is enough! We should not be subsidizing data centers' costs, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills. I’m also very concerned about proposals for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by other customers for decades, is unfair. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable for their impacts on the grid. You have an opportunity to contribute to making our system more fair to the citizen ratepayers, and a broader impact through your positive example. |
| 11/26/2025 7:10:55 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Heather | Swartzlander | Data centers get enough of our tax dollars. They should pay their fair share of utilities. |
| 11/26/2025 7:20:41 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Joel | Machiela | Residential electricity consumers should not be subsidizing data centers or other business that consume large amounts of electric power. After years and years of price hikes, consumers have had enough! |
| 11/26/2025 7:48:37 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Kip | Manley | You must not levy a tax on Oregonians to bolster the profit margins of power companies and large data centers. If these must be built, they must pay a premium to support us. |
| 11/26/2025 8:06:17 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Christine | Patterson | Residents should not have to pay a cost for any privately owned data centers usage. They are profiting and they are having a negative impact on the environment and we as individuals should not be shouldering any of that cost. |
| 11/26/2025 8:36:53 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Marc | Ruvolo | I am concerned about rising utility bills due to data centers being built in Oregon. It's not fair to penalize residential customers so that purely commercial enterprises can realize profits. Data centers need to be required to pay their fair share, if not a bit more. |
| 11/26/2025 9:36:22 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Jacques | Katzoff | If data centers want the majority of our energy, then they should pay the majority of the cost for that energy. Under no circumstances should that cost be foisted on residential customers. |
| 11/26/2025 10:31:40 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Robin | Baraybar | Data Centers should be regulated to produce their power via renewables. Until the reach 100% renewable energy they should be charged rates high enough to offset any and all effects on the local ecosystem and power grid. |
| 11/26/2025 10:41:04 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | When dividing energy costs between residential and commercial customers, there should be a clear priority between those who need power to live (residential) and those who need power to make a profit (commercial). Obviously businesses do add value to our communities, so they should not be priced out of the power market, and if they would like to become non-profit public utilities themselves, they could pay at a lower rate to encourage such civic-mindedness. And in particular, data centers should be self-sufficient for power generation to cover their own consumption, and they should be severely limited in their water use. Everyone knows how damaging and disruptive data centers are, and we know they are projected to become even more intrusive. They should pay above market share in order to offset that damage. Requiring data centers to make their own power will encourage them to be thrifty and efficient. If they cannot do business without public welfare then they can become a public utility. Thank you for your time. | ||
| 11/26/2025 10:44:53 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Jeffrey | Carman | Before allowing data centers to come in massively drive up energy demand, we must require them to complete more green energy infrastructure than they will demand. Then we must make them pay their fair share of the cost. AI is all fine and good (so they say), but those benefiting the most must pay the most. |
| 11/26/2025 10:52:16 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Data centers need to be self-sufficient for power consumption & severely limited in their water use from municipal sources. They need to pay their fair share. Residential customers should not pay more to subsidize data centers' usage of power and water. | ||
| 11/26/2025 10:55:02 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Andrew | To whom it may concern, I'm writing as a resident of Portland, OR to encourage you to take advantage of the new POWER law and make sure that data centers are paying their fair share of electricity and infrastructure costs. It is not the responsibility of already overburdened residential customers to subsidize these huge corporations’ power needs. Please put the people first and don’t allow PGE to let these users off the hook for their full impact. Thank you for your time and consideration. | |
| 11/26/2025 10:57:46 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Sarah | Collette | Data centers need to pay their share of energy costs. They are going to be sucking resources and adding to the damage creating climate crises. Tax payers should not have to help foot the bill for them as well. |
| 11/27/2025 12:16:02 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Astrid | Lindstrom | Corporations are a huge drain on us and the environment and I am tired of paying for their wastefulness. Data centers need to pay for their own mess. |
| 11/27/2025 12:33:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Dylan Martinez 617 River View Dr Lyle, WA 98635-9078 info@dylanmartinezglass.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Sheila Faulkner 5350 Harding Ln SE Turner, OR 97392-9348 faulkner.sheila1@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Julie Smith 5811 SE Center St Portland, OR 97206-3721 splinkn@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Ellie Rivkin 6155 N Minnesota Ave Portland, OR 97217-4795 ellie.rivkin@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Todd Davison 6633 Kirsop Rd SW Apt B Olympia, WA 98512-7029 foxbeartruth@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. theresa staas 4733 SE 60th Ave Portland, OR 97206-4718 sallyride7@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Tai Faux 12525 SE Salmon Ct Portland, OR 97233-1142 tai@hausfraupnw.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Alexandra Aeschliman 11338 NW Anderson St Portland, OR 97229-5071 akaeschliman@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Please hold these companies accountable to take care of our precious resource, the Columbia River, that they want use. Not only should they be paying for it, but they have a responsibility to protect it if they want to use it. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kristen Martinez 617 River View Dr Lyle, WA 98635-9078 kristen.martinez1288@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Sami Akbari-Mort 1639 NE 104th Ave Portland, OR 97220-3814 samiakbarimort@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Nancy Guidry 5728 N Bowdoin St Portland, OR 97203-4102 dreadful47@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Yvette Goot 697 Raska Way Colville, WA 99114-5031 yvetteolsen@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Steve Royal 1965 SW 23rd Ct Gresham, OR 97080-9600 stevedeeroyal@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Personal Note: Other countries are building data centers that are partially built under the soil surface to naturally regulate temperature, which requires less water for cooling. In addition, the heat generated by a data center is recycled through heating the homes of the local community through air ducts. Perhaps these ideas open the discussion for alternatives in building future centers that are more environmentally responsible and further perpetual giving, rather than destructive consumption. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Melissa Reardon PO Box 67078 Portland, OR 97268-1078 melissa@mcreardon.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms C Brown SE BELMONT Portland, OR 97214 cdcdotgov@duck.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Chris Barber PO Box 905 Hood River, OR 97031-0030 chris.barber645@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Maxine Schwartz 8325 SE 11th Ave Portland, OR 97202-6916 blackkatz@comcast.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Gabriela G Parra 4931 NE 33rd Ave Portland, OR 97211-7059 comeneon@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Rochelle Moore 149 SE 30th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97123-7097 destaut@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Marty Crowley 644 Mcpherson St Port Townsend, WA 98368-2226 puddleduck@whidbey.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:33:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Tia TRIPLETT 2821 1/2 S Sycamore Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016-3411 tia@anlf.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Barclay Hauber 160 Old Pollock Rd Pollock, ID 83547-5004 barclay.hauber@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Karis Rook 14633 SE Raintree Ct Portland, OR 97267-2926 karisrook@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Tom Hopkins 19698 SE Cottonwood St Portland, OR 97267-6826 appgol@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kim Seater 4501 SW 100th St Seattle, WA 98146-1056 mattphotos@quidnunc.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Christopher Lish 1004 Los Gamos Rd Apt D San Rafael, CA 94903-2565 lishchris@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Elizabeth Martin 3079 SE Pine St Portland, OR 97214-1957 libby.marilyn@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Thea Kelley 2797 NW Angelica Dr Corvallis, OR 97330-3616 thea@theakelley.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. James Alwine 300 1st Ave Mosier, OR 97040-9630 jamescalwine@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Michelle Lowe 3488 N Holly St Canby, OR 97013-8136 michellernelson@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Sage Fisher 1102 11th Ave SW Albany, OR 97321-2021 ssaaggeellaaiinnee@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. David Sinks 4207 E Carson Rd Phoenix, AZ 85042-6371 david.sinks@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jay Maxwell Portland, 97201 ljmaxwell@comcast.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. James Richardson PO Box 20713 Seattle, WA 98102-1713 jamesr.richardson@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Maria Lara 3325 NE 73rd Ave Portland, OR 97213-5823 marishuga@icloud.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Joy Rosenberry Chase 6521 Westin Dr Madison, WI 53719-4823 joycarolrose@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Daphne Jones 4748 Treewood Dr Florence, OR 97439-9024 dj97439@live.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Matthew Cotter 90 Pasadena St Pittsburgh, PA 15211-2169 mssrmtc@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Christi Dillon 175 Forest Ridge Rd Mooresville, NC 28117-6519 racegirl1971@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Miguel Solis 21931 SE Ash St Gresham, OR 97030-8492 cauhboi@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Amy Harpe 2175 Mason Rd Hood River, OR 97031-9522 amyackerman41@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. With All the money going into building and operating these data centers it's very important that we also consider how they will impact the surrounding water over the long term. There has to be other methods for cooling the systems that aren't simply sucking up drinking water spitting it back out as toxic drinking water that can't be treated. If data centers going to be inevitable and likely operating non stop until forever there is every reason to take the time and effort to make it an efficient process with minimal impact to people communitys water and wildlife. I'm confident if we put a priority on finding other methods of cooling the systems either with safe effective engineered coolant or figure a way to reuse and keep cycling thru the same initial 100 million gallons of water so that they keep it contained at their data center for that use only. If we can make the operators of the data center retain responsibility for the necessary water/coolant maintenance and water treatment system it would set a good faith plan to have minimal negative impact on local water. Thank You, Ms. Leah Bradley 9011 E G St Tacoma, WA 98445-1930 iftheseeyescouldtalk@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Donna Potts 5720 NE Jessup St Portland, OR 97218-2474 belladonnapotts@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Judith Green 916 E Laurel St Bellingham, WA 98225-5677 jmeao9@myctl.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:34:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susan Peterson 514 W 28th St Vancouver, WA 98660-2113 susiempeterson@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Erin Middleton 12591 SE River Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222-8014 erinmiddleton503@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jesse Kennedy 543 Dean Ave Eugene, OR 97404-1412 jess4kennedy@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Maureen Carey 1721 Redwood Ct Forest Grove, OR 97116-2136 maureencarey@comcast.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Lauren Mitchell 5111 NE 72nd Ave Portland, OR 97218-3803 laurenlmitchell@icloud.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx Charlie-Anne Hopkins 232 Oda Knight Rd Lyle, WA 98635-9421 carolynannhopkins@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susan Lynch 2439 Arrowpoint Ct Medford, OR 97504-3638 susan.lynch@live.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Courtney Jarvis 4525 N Kerby Ave Portland, OR 97217-3041 courtneyjarvis93@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Not to mention the thermal effect of warming rivers and that effect on wildlife and ecological balance. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Brad Spring 407 N Alder St Bingen, WA 98605-9202 bspizza@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss stephanie Buer 5813 NE 106th Ave Vancouver, WA 98662-5724 stephyannb@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Anne MorrisMcAllister 4094 Bell Ave Eugene, OR 97402-1879 jim23cash@msn.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Lilli Spitz 5153 Newberg Dr N Keizer, OR 97303-5734 lillispitz@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. vanyaswift swift 137 SE 80th Ave Portland, OR 97215-1521 vanyaswift@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Mark Reback 413 SE 1st St Battle Ground, WA 98604-8353 markreback@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Rachael Ramos 2346 NE 46th Ave Portland, OR 97213-1906 ooki1998@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Please help protect the Columbia. Thank You, Miss Racheal Mears 3134 SE 134th Ave Portland, OR 97236-3033 wowracheal@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sara Moen 777 Florence Ave Astoria, OR 97103-5832 moen.sara.k@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Maribel Ramirez 2763 Upper Smith River Rd Drain, OR 97435-9745 ramirez.bel@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Diana Moosman 5225 NE Rodney Ave Portland, OR 97211-2637 dianamoosman@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. As you know, data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We need more sustainable ways to power these centers in order to protect our valuable resources and maintain our beautiful environment. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Sara Culling 6204 N Burrage Ave Portland, OR 97217-5010 sara.m.culling@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, What’s missing from the anti–data-center narrative is the basic truth that these facilities will be built somewhere—because the digital economy is scaling at a rate that makes their expansion inevitable. The question isn’t “data centers or no data centers,” it’s where they should go, and the Columbia River Gorge is, frankly, one of the most rational places in the country to do it. We have abundant renewable hydropower, a temperate climate that reduces cooling loads, and access to water resources that can be managed far more sustainably than in the desert regions where many centers are currently being forced. If the alternative is pushing hyperscale computing into drought-stressed states like Arizona or Nevada, Oregon’s clean-powered grid is not the problem—it’s part of the climate solution. And from an economic perspective, this isn’t speculative: data centers bring high-paid technical jobs, millions in tax revenue, stable long-term utility demand, and the kind of infrastructure investment that rural counties almost never get offered anymore. Fighting them won’t stop AI and cloud computing from growing—it will just send the benefits somewhere else. The Gorge can either shape this future on its own terms or watch another region take the opportunity we were uniquely well-positioned to claim. Thank You, Mr. Taylor Marean 1011 Pk Ln White Salmon, WA 98672-2504 taylordwm@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Deborah Buchanan 11290 NW Skyline Blvd Portland, OR 97231-2633 dlbadger@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:35:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. kacy borba spann 8065 SE Bybee Blvd Portland, OR 97206-7140 borbaspann@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Janet Munin 5909 74Th Avenue Ct W Apt 201 University Place, WA 98467-4631 jsabrina@earthlink.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Amy Ruppel 4930 SE Bush St Portland, OR 97206-3033 a.ruppel@comcast.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Frith Barbat 2903 S Plum St Seattle, WA 98144-4879 frithest@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Amber Bello 4645 Woodworth Dr Mt Hood Prkdl, OR 97041-8732 bello.amber@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kathryn Ridgeway 7624 SE 13th Ave Portland, OR 97202-5928 kridgeway04@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Pamela Foust 1744 Chemeketa St NE Salem, OR 97301-4321 pamelafoust@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. OUR ENVIRONMENT CAN JUST NOT ACCOMODATE A BUNCH OF THESE DATA CENTERS WITHOUT SEVERE CONSEQENCES. We have already poured hundreds of millions of dollars into restoring salmon runs and now we want to ruin that progress by allowing these water and power hungry data centers? Idiotic. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Mary McKnight 23350 S Ward Ct Oregon City, OR 97045-9729 mollymck.mm@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. For data centers, water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. Data centers and industrial users should be charged a higher rate for their energy usage. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. TL Tibbals 930 Oconnell St North Bend, OR 97459-2821 wooden35@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susan Millhauser 5834 NE 23rd Ave Portland, OR 97211-5448 susanmillhauser@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Stefani Varney 8934 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97216-1847 stefani.varney@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Tabitha Delorio 802 SE 155th Ave Portland, OR 97233-2941 tabitha.a.gentry@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Stephen Gerould 3307 SW Dosch Rd Portland, OR 97239-1423 stephengerould@icloud.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Alicia Kavon 3621 SE Center St Portland, OR 97202-3204 aliciakavon7@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Kim Blaufuss 575 Cc St Woodland, WA 98674-9418 kblaufus@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Sofia Knutson 4022 SE 70th Ave Portland, OR 97206-3536 ana.sofia.knutson@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Celeste Sarvata 7402 Michigan St Vancouver, WA 98664-1325 celeste@sarvata.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Morianna Steele 29650 Minnehaha Rd Hermiston, OR 97838-8469 morianna.lynn@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River, our climate, and a livable society by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I strongly urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic and aggressive approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Chelsea Stewart-Fusek 8335 SW 8th Ave Portland, OR 97219-4438 weechelsea@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:49 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Priscilla Connolly dpgreatlife@yahoo.com 11690 NW Damascus St Portland, Oregon 97229 | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Meghan Maris 828 NE 114th Ave Portland, OR 97220-2245 meghanyoga@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Personally, I am very dissapointed in how many Oregon legislators are being swayed by corporate interests to ignore or pretend not to be aware of how much harm to our increasingly strained water systems these reckless and greedy companies are inflicting. They wont pay any price, our children and their children will though. What good to Oregonians will this technology bring if the land is no longer habitable and vibrant because we have contaminated and wasted a decreasing resource? Thank You, Ms. Trisha Crabb 5915 N Concord Ave Portland, OR 97217-4604 crabbp@ohsu.edu | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:36:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, margo wyse Mimbres, 88049 bodica6086@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. margo wyse 110 El Otro Lado Rd Mimbres, NM 88049-8081 bodica6086@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Todd Simmler 917 W23rd St The Dalles, OR 97058 tdsimmler@netscape.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Erin McCormick 3620 SE Gladstone St Portland, OR 97202-3242 erinmccormick@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, mx AJ cho 159 Santa Teresa San Leandro, CA 94579-1963 amenoartemis@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, We MUST protect our PAC NW from further erosion of our great eco-enviro-system, and keep our biomes thriving! So I greatly Thank You for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Derek Benedict 709 212th Pl SW Lynnwood, WA 98036-8606 dsbened@frontier.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Dianna Woods 504 N 42nd Ave Yakima, WA 98908-2636 dlwoods@nwinfo.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, mx Melissa Seitsworth 35577 SE Surface Rd Estacada, OR 97023-8425 mzz_e@msn.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, MY HUSBAND AND I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Cam Wolff 2627 SE Mulberry Dr Milwaukie, OR 97267-4538 ednaturally@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Kayla Scheafer 7613 N Omaha Ave Portland, OR 97217-6432 kaylaraelyn2020@gmail.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Andrew Lofthus 1041 NE 110th Ave Portland, OR 97220-3136 ajlofthus@comcast.net | ||
| 11/27/2025 12:37:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Merna Baker Blagg 2408 Cascade Way Longview, WA 98632-5509 mern3sons@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/27/2025 4:36:07 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | K | Hass | I do not need a data center. As such, I should not be made to 'contribute" to the infrastructure costs required to run data centers. If Amazon or whoever needs a data center, get them to pony up. I'm tired of corporate socialism. |
| 11/27/2025 8:26:15 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Data centers should pay for their own electricity! No corporate power expense should be passed on to residential power bills. Oregon should also zone *against* installation of any AI data centers in our state, they are exploitative of both local water and power resources. | ||
| 11/27/2025 8:58:09 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Eleanor | Wynn | Since I am very concerned that new data centers to support AI processing will yield minimal to no public benefit in the end, and that they will unnecessarily ADD to the already severe effects of climate change l, I certainly don’t want their operation to come out of my household budget. As a retiree I already face increasing costs of property tax and utilities, among other things, it is grossly unfair to ask me to carry the burden of costs incurred by corporations for activities I disapprove of. For the record I have worked in the technology industry and know enough about AI to know that I don’t need it for anything. |
| 11/27/2025 9:40:57 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Sandra | Jarmain | Utility rates for residential customers should not be increased to cover data center or any AI related costs. These companies should be charged for the services they are receiving. Residential customers should not be forced to subsidize these companies. |
| 11/27/2025 9:46:48 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Jesse | Banks | Oregon needs to protect the humans that exist in Oregon more than it needs to enable endless wealth for businesses. All Oregon residents are suffering from the undue price hikes accross the board. electricity is one of the fastest growing costs Only becaus the excessive power consumption of AI data centers. The ridiculous increase in cost of energy should fall on the shoulders of the gluttons who consume it without reservation and produce no useful things for our society. While you're at it, Oregon should restrict Investment Banking in home mortgages and maybe people will afford homes again, not just be foreced renters the rest of their lives. I hate this world, and that this is even a discussion. You, the state, are showing your unwavering support of the extortionists by even questioning that these are bad things for Oregonians. Make the greedy assholes pay, not the rest of us. |
| 11/27/2025 9:53:51 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Christina | Wallace | Data centers are utility hogs. They waste precious fresh water and use too much electricity. They are a drag on the local economy and infrastructure. Male data centers pay their fair share of utilities!! Do not punish residential users to cover for data center electricity overuse! MAKE DATA CENTERS PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE!! |
| 11/27/2025 10:28:27 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | randy | pace | Greetings. Please have business's pay their own bills, especially as they rise dt businesses (AI etc.) consume more. Sperate the costs and have big consumers subsidize their wnats. All reeks of greed and corruption. Thanks, Randy Pace |
| 11/27/2025 11:30:28 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Heather | Ikeler | I am an Oregonian who has been contributing to the cost of energy infrastructure in this state for the past five decades. Recently I transitioned my car, hot water heater, air conditioning and heating all to electric power because of my concerns about the climate chaos we are already experiencing. Data centers need to shoulder the responsibility of paying an equitable rate that doesn’t leave individuals like myself subsidizing their businesses. |
| 11/27/2025 11:39:13 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Evan | Paul | Commercial entities need to pay a larger share of energy costs, especially data centers. They have the money. Stop gouging ordinary people for them. |
| 11/27/2025 1:26:07 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Keely | Hughes | Data centers don’t really add jobs, they have one or two workers to maintain the integrity of the server. They should pay their fair share because they inevitably cost jobs for the very people paying their bills. |
| 11/27/2025 4:25:22 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Lucinda | Dykes | Data centers need to pay their own energy and water costs - not the citizens of Oregon. |
| 11/27/2025 4:36:16 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Yasamin | Jourabchi | Are the data centers going to pay their fair share for consuming so much power? Or will they get sweetheart deals? |
| 11/27/2025 5:16:11 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | mike | guthrie | Data centers should pay there own electric bills. If they can't then they shouldn't exist, or they should become public utilities. |
| 11/27/2025 5:21:00 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Aaron | Anderson | AI Data Centers have been gobbling up a frightening and absurd amount of power in recent years, to the point that power costs are now rising for everyday citizens due to scarcity. These data centers must not be allowed to disrupt our lives in this way without cost. AI Datacenters must be made to pay the state for the energy they take up which would otherwise be available to everyday citizens, and that money must be distributed to said citizens to offset the increased price of power due to AI company actions. |
| 11/27/2025 7:18:39 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Nicole | Minkoff | Data centers use public infrastructure for private gain and should pay their fare share which is much higher than what they are currently being asked to pay. They should receive no discounts or usage incentives and should pay fees to directly offset the cost of not just the power but any infrastructure improvements they require or necessitate. |
| 11/27/2025 7:35:57 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Kerry | Smith | If data centers are using up gobs of our power and driving rates up as a result, they need to pay at a much higher rate. They do not provide enough jobs to justify preferential deals compared to the cost explosions they cause to Oregonians. |
| 11/27/2025 7:53:29 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Kathleen | Kinzie-Rowland | Please do not penalize private citizens to accommodate the high consumption of energy from data centers. Prioritize people over corporate profits. |
| 11/27/2025 8:08:29 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Data centers need to pay more than their share of every costs or they should not be allowed to operate in Oregon! | ||
| 11/27/2025 8:38:29 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Ken | Hill | Data centers need to pay their fair share! |
| 11/27/2025 9:40:37 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Data centers should pay what residents pay or find a way to power their centers on their own. Residents should not be forced to subsidize corporate energy waste. | ||
| 11/27/2025 10:09:35 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Elissa | Baldwin | Why are citizens contributing to the utility use of corporations? This is OUTRAGEOUS. The people shouldn’t be contributing to these companies that bring in billions in profit. WHAT ARE YOU EVEN DOING RIGHT NOW? That this has even has come to consideration shows that the legislators of this state and the “public” utilities commission don’t care about the people. It is obvious to everyone that you suck on the tit of Google and Meta and couldn't care less about the people struggling in this state that has one of the highest tax burdens in the country. I’m not going to pay for the effing data centers that suck up our water and electricity and leave us with the bill. My electricity rates have gone up significantly in the past 3 years. Why are the poor and middle class subsidizing corporations? If this goes through, I will go out of my way to make sure everyone responsible for this loses their jobs. That is a promise. Try us. We’re done with this BS. |
| 11/28/2025 12:32:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Data centers may move to the PNW because of “renewable energy” for cheaper prices, but hydropower already has shown drastic impacts on our native populations of salmon (5 different kinds). An increase in data center activity means an increase in water and energy usage from these dams, and an imaginary conflict of a dwindling reserve of both, leading to the implementation of more dams blocking salmon, lamprey, and other anadromous fish passage who use the Columbia river as their natal spawning grounds. Overall, this will lessen populations of these species, and effect peoples who sustain themselves on these protein, and fishing communities and industries whose economy relies on the abundance of fish. An energy shortage affects local populations more than data centers and factories, with an increase in electricity bills and government propositions of more environmental degradation through dams to procure more energy. We have enough dams and enough energy. We have enough water and energy for everyone. Our rivers, fish, and local populations deserve our accountability to sustainability and stewardship. That process begins with the sharing of knowledge and having tough conversations about the implications of data centers and other large energy and water users in our northwest. Thank You, Ms Avalon Gonnerman NE INTERLACHEN Ln Fairview, OR 97024 gonnermanavalon@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:32:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Ned Knight 2307 E Kennedy Dr Newberg, OR 97132-2268 nknight@linfield.edu | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:32:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Ann Nowicki 3355 N Delta Hwy Unit 170 Eugene, OR 97408-5915 tazzannie975@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:32:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Sandra Montag 527 Courtney Rd White Salmon, WA 98672-8800 sandyhmontag@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:32:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ann Nowicki Eugene, 97408 tazzannie975@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:01 AM | General Comment | daralynn9999@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Dara Eastham 407 E Main St Goldendale, WA 98620-9250 Daralynn9999@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Joseph Welch 460 37th St Springfield, OR 97478-5722 josephwelch52@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Gretchen Gamble 8205 Nehalem Rd Nehalem, OR 97131-9775 gamblegretchen@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Ann Dorsey 18042 Schoenborn St Northridge, CA 91325-3844 aedorsey@hotmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Julie Tennis PO Box 425 Naselle, WA 98638-0425 jtennis@wwest.net | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, This is such an important issue in our beautiful and threatened state and for our rising energy bills. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Megan Horst 4619 NE 30th Ave Portland, OR 97211-7001 horstmegana@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. sara secora PO Box 434 North Bonneville, WA 98639-0434 sara.secora@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ronald Gillilan Estacada, 97023 rong7664@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Autumn Lear 704 Chestnut St Sandpoint, ID 83864-1982 autumnskis@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Martha Humphrey 2214 NE 10th Ave Portland, OR 97212-4165 martha.humphrey@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ray Neff Eugene, 97405 rpneff@efn.org | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Carolyn Eckel Portland, 97230 tlew4002@earthlink.net | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Tristin Blalack 1151 SE 139th Ave Portland, OR 97233-1961 tristinblalack@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Luke Wisher Portland, 97206 lukewisher@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Robert Brosius Jr Grants Pass, 97526 brosius@usa.net | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Michelle Reers 120 SE Viewmont Ave Apt A Corvallis, OR 97333-1974 irseashell@yahoo.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Sandra Joos 4259 SW Patrick Pl Portland, OR 97239-7202 joosgalefamily@comcast.net | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. I grew up in Central Oregon, where we often deal with drought restrictions. The last thing we need is more data centers sucking up that water, all to support an AI boom that is destroying the education system, taking away jobs, and stifling critical thinking and creativity. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Aileen Dreyer 2501 SE 70th Ave Portland, OR 97206-1110 darthmagisus@gmail.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 12:33:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Jennifer Szolnoki 51 Columbia Ave Underwood, WA 98651-9051 gardenspace@gmil.com | ||
| 11/28/2025 1:55:46 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Clifton | Koski | Across the country the largest, most profitable companies in the world promise to bring jobs and investment in the community in exchange for huge tax breaks, cheap power and cheap water, but it never materializes. They get the tax breaks and cheap utilities, but the jobs are fewer than promised and the expenses passed on to rate payers are higher than expected. Don't let them swindle us again, data centers must pay for the power they use and for the extra equipment that needs to be installed to service their consumption! |
| 11/28/2025 3:12:54 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Skyler | Mason | My comment is about residential customers subsidizing data centers via higher rates. Rising energy costs are already difficult for many residential customers. It is not fair for residents to be burdened with the consequences of this energy use. Keeping energy costs low for residential customers should be top priority. |
| 11/30/2025 3:45:34 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Rebecca | Stefoff | I urge Oregon's Public Utility Commission to stand firm in refusing to let data centers pass ANY of their energy costs on to residents and families. The Protecting Oregonians With Energy Responsibility Act, House Bill 3546, was a good beginning, but regulators must not make Oregonians subsidize data centers--which have been demonstrated to consume enormous amounts of both electricity and water, a resource that will become ever more precious as our state continues to become warmer and drier. Please require Portland General Electric and other power companies to remove data center costs from residential electricity bills. It's not fair to make citizens subsidize even a portion of the operating costs of centers operated by multibillion dollar corporations that are polluting our resources and pushing unreliable Large Language Model apps, deceptively marketed as AI, into more and more aspects of our lives. Thank you for your time and attention. |
| 11/30/2025 11:56:09 PM | General (Docket-Specific) | Helena | Birecki | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, As a PGE customer who is concerned about energy affordability, climate issues, and access to clean air and water, I urge the Commission to revise PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. Three important points are: 1) Data centers should be responsible for their full, long-term cost to the system 2) Data centers should minimize their need for more transmission and generation by supporting energy efficiency efforts. 3) Data centers should be required to report their water usage and method of cooling data centers. Recommending that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, seems neither fair nor lawful. The 2025 POWER act, HB 3546 indicates that the tariff schedule for large energy use facilities should not “Result in, or have the potential to result in, increased costs or unwarranted risk to other retail electricity consumers.” If an investment is made for a data center, my neighbors and I should not have it show up on our bills just a few years later. The Commission must get serious about making sure these large industrial customers are held accountable. Additionally, residential customers like my household— we got a window unit heat pump and a plug-in induction cooktop for our apartment— are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. According to Oregon CUB, our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. The PUC should direct data centers to support energy efficiency efforts that will help to limit the need for more transmission and generation in order to contain costs for all retail electricity consumers and facilitate meeting Oregon’s climate goals under HB 2021. Finally, the PUC should require data centers to report their water usage and method of cooling data centers. With this information, solutions can be developed to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. I find the idea of a closed loop district heating type system where the heat from a data center is used beneficially in homes or other businesses (see reference below) particularly worth exploring because it appears to save both energy and water. Could it return many-fold the initial investment in affordablity, ecosystem, and climate benefits? To recap, please revise PGEs proposal so that data centers pay their long-term cost, create system-wide energy efficiency benefits (like human residents are already doing), and avoid detrimental impacts on our water and ecosystems. Thank you for reading my comment and for upholding your mission “to ensure Oregonians have access to safe, reliable and fairly priced utility services that advance state policy and promote the public interest.” Sincerely, Helena Birecki Oregon resident Reference: https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/15/liquid-loops-urban-warmth-the-next-frontier-in-data-center-efficiency/ |
| 12/1/2025 11:32:48 AM | General (Docket-Specific) | Barbara | Stebbins | Data Centers require huge amounts of energy to function. The cost of that energy should not wind up on the bills of ordinary citizens. Since the passage of the POWER Act, ordinary ratepayers should be protected from data center energy costs being added to their bills. All energy suppliers should be responsible for ensuring that data center utility costs do not wind up on ordinary ratepayers' bills. As the state regulator for utilities, I urge OPUC to ensure implementation of the safeguards in the POWER Act to protect Oregonians from unfair extra energy costs. Thank you, Barbara Stebbins |
| 12/2/2025 12:32:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Richard Brodner Portland, 97214 rbrodner@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:32:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Pat DeLaquil Gresham, 97080 pdelaquil@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:32:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Energy affordability is important to me as the health of our economy becomes more insecure. Data centers adding more costs to energy bills will harm all of us and our families. Oregonians have been subsidizing data centers' energy bills for too long. We need regulators to take data center costs off our home energy bills. Data centers are going to become a bigger and bigger problem as more come to Oregon. Regulators need to deal with data centers' energy costs before the problem continues to grow. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, we should not have it show up on our bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, M Susan Dean Portland, 97215 deansusan@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:32:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ally Harris Portland, 97202 ally@ojta.org | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:32:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Nikki Hahn Salem, 97301 nikki.c.hahn@outlook.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:32:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kathaleen B Parker Salem, 97302 parker.kathaleen@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:32:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kristen Martinez 617 River View Dr Lyle, WA 98635-9078 kristen.martinez1288@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:32:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Andrew Langford 9295 SW Carriage Way Beaverton, OR 97008-7548 andrewlangforddesign@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:32:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jeff Kuehl Gresham, 97080 k86444@juno.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and that policy-makers need more information in order to determine the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater contaminated with and pollutants most wastewater treatment plants are not equipped to remove. Data centers draw water from groundwater, streams and rivers that feed municipal water supplies and wells, using it to cool computing equipment, which heats the water, causing evaporation and concentrating agricultural toxins found in those waters. Waters discharged from data centers are warmer and have higher concentration of toxins which endangers the health of community residents, fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking an informed, data-driven approach to regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Camille Hall 7175 NW Mountain View Dr Corvallis, OR 97330-9118 camillehall@peak.org | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:04 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. I will not subsidize billionaires' costs today nor ever again if given the choice. Opting to become a class of welfare queens with 7 plus digit salaries, and yet never having to suffer the actual risk or cost of investment. In contrast of the people who need real government assistance, pinching pennies to get christmas presents for their children if they can even get food on the table. Emma Roe Emma.m.roe@gmail.com 14365 SW Estuary Dr Beaverton, Oregon 97006 | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I am trying hard to keep up my own home and all the required costs of that. As a 70 year old widow living alone, I am watching the costs of everything go up so fast and of course fixed incomes go up at a slower rate.It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. Corporations should pay for their privileages, not be subsidized. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, margaret shindler Milwaukie, 97222 margishindler@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Betty McCain Lincoln City, 97367 stubbornlady77@proton.me | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. In just the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Amy Carlson Portland, 97217 amycarlson@comcast.net | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Hal Nelson Portland, 97215 htnelson@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Karen Springer Portland, 97225 springkt4@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, RACHEL SLOCUM Portland, 97211 rachel_slocum@hotmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. No Data Centers on Our Energy Bills! It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Albert Kaufman Portland, 97215 albert@albertideation.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Priscilla Lane Portland, 97215 lanekappes@comcast.net | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Marie McFarland Lincoln City, 97367 mcfarland_marie@hotmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ronald Gillilan Estacada, 97023 rong7664@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mark Darienzo Portland, 97213 markdari@pacifier.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Bruce McGavin Milwaukie, 97222 mcgavinski@duck.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE (and other similar utilities) needs your leadership in order to properly assign costs to data centers, rather than shifting those costs to residential customers. You must take action to align PGE rate structures with the POWER Act (HB 3546), a new state law that requires that Oregon hold data centers accountable for their own energy costs. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. PGE's proposal does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. Residential customers have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need relief from the impact of data center on home energy bills going forward. Residential customers are also spending more on energy efficiency, effectively subsidizing other PGE customers like the inefficient daya centers. Families in Oregon have made 60% of energy efficiency investments, with overall only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, those costs should not show up on residential bills just a few years later. Please hold large industrial customers accountable, and make them carry their true weight. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, R. Cutler Portland, 97206 ginster9649@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dorothy Tharsing Bandon, 97411 dtharsing@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Dear Commissioners: It is time to ask the data centers to pay for 100% of the power that they use, instead of asking, we, the consumers, to help pay for it. I don't see Fred Meyer paying for any of my food, or any other retailer subsidizing my purchases, so it is time for the data folks to pay up 100%. Thanks for listening. Cheers, Bob Gordon It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, BOB GORDON Gresham, 97080 traderbob@gordontrading.us | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Matthew Gray Corvallis, 97330 tomattsiphone@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers require large investments to connect to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of residents and small business owners. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Marita Ingalsbe Portland, 97221 m_ingalsbe@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Lynn Delorme Portland, 97217 lynndelorme1@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:33:58 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Phil Harris Portland, 97206 p.harris.pdx@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are causing huge investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being unfairly carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in electric rates. I am very concerned that PGE is not going nearly far enough in assigning accurate costs to data centers, at the expense of residential rate payers. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does very little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for far too long, and we need to address data centers’ true impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is dishonest. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We must get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable for their actual costs. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ramona Crocker Beaverton, 97008 sage33@comcast.net | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Phil Goldsmith Portland, 97209 phil@lopglaw.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:05 AM | General Comment | psansone2@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Unacceptable !!!! It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Paul Sansone Sansone Gales Creek, 97117 Psansone2@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kathy Peterson Oregon City, 97045 willamina52@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Lastly, does anyone remember that we are in the midst of a climate crisis? Many of these data centers are being built for the benefit of a few tech companies trying to force the snake oil that is AI and crypto down out throats. It is inevitably going to increase GHG emissions at a time when we should be drastically reducing them. This is absolute insanity. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Wendy Emerson Portland, 97206 wendybreaksout@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. It is unacceptable that we are paying to subsidize big tech and they make us pay their obscene electric bills and get little or nothing in return. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brent Rocks Portland, 97201 brent_rocks@comcast.net | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Bonny Rose MacDonald Portland, 97214 bonnyrosemacdonald@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. We should Not be subsidizing huge data centers! PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Wendy Lichtenbaum Portland, 97214 wendyl@hevanet.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. In the last 4 years, I have seen nearly a 50% increase in my electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Lucy Kennedy-Wong Portland, 97215 lucykennedywong@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:23 AM | General Comment | rickjcook@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. As John Trudell Native American author, stated. "Watch out for the global corporate beast, because you're the next Indian." Near 50% increase in last 4 years, along with the ongoing theme to relax land use regulations at the state level. Total disregard for health and safety concerns in regards to large BESS energy storage facilities in neighborhoods is out of line. The continues overreach by energy companies for "enhance their profit margins" in order to fund CEO's and others monsterous payouts is a gross injustice to the over burdened rate payers. So, how about a System Development Charge for Energy companies that overburden regular energy rates of the public. It is well past time to quit the lopsided decision making in favor of corporate greed on the bak of the local rate payers....! Time for commission to step us and represent "US" the public not Corporation. With all due respoect, RJ Cook Lake Oswego PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, RICHARD COOK Lake Oswego, 97034 RICKJCOOK@FRONTIER.COM | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dianne Cassidy Corvallis, 97330 cassidy.dianne@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ann Nowicki Eugene, 97408 tazzannie975@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Kei Quitevis-Smith Beaverton, 97007 kevin.keismith@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, David C Parker Portland, 97214 david.bodhi@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Patricia Jacobson Wilsonville, 97070 lpjake@comcast.net | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, David Nichols Portland, 97213 davemult@aol.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, B.C. Shelby Portland, 97209 bcshelby@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brice Suprenant Portland, 97206 bsuprena@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:45 AM | General Comment | seahusker@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mark Hoops Dallas, 97338 SEAHUSKER@OUTLOOK.COM | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE needs to treat data centers as their own category of energy used and hook up as they demand a tremendous amount of infrastructure and energy that is above and beyond any other user group. They want to o use the Columbia River and solar for its low cost of generation but stick the base load payers with the added costs of their hook up and energy needs. Nof fair, not reasonable and they are in business to make a profit. That is not the home users problem, they need to pay for the added cost to the grid and consumption, not add or CC contribute to the grid as well. All added costs should be shouldered by the data centers, not the current users. Shame on them and PGE. Phyllis Thompson PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Rick Silverman Portland, 97239 gizmot@teleport.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jennie Sandler Beavercreek, 97004 sandler@bctonline.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. My family cannot afford to subsidize data centers. We are barely able to pay the bill as it is. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. This appears to be a repeat of the Trojan fiasco, where the nuclear power plant was built over public opposition, proved costly and uneccessary, created long-term environmental damage, and was charged to the public even as it was de-commissioned. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Norah Renken Portland, 97203 rennor@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brianna OLoughlin Portland, 97267 obrianna@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Bret A. Wonderlick Portland, 97212 bwonderlick@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:34:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jamie Shields Rainier, 97048 jfillmore66@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Beth Bown Portland, 97267 bethbown@centurylink.net | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Vern Owens Mulino, 97042 vernlowensjr@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Christy Morse Mulino, 97042 vernlowensjr@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Please. PLEASE. Make the other classes of users pay their fair share. Any investment in power infrastructure must be allocated equitably to the users of that infrastructure, year after year. NO FREE LUNCH. Please. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mark Birnbaum Portland, 97217 mark@birnbaum.us | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Jessica Rojas 7979 SE Flavel St Portland, OR 97206-7818 jdianarojas@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. The cost to heat a basic apartment is astronomical, and as a result, people just choose between paying for heat or paying for food. Apartment residents are especially vulnerable because we cannot make any upgrades to insulation or choose heating systems. My landlord refused to consider installing a heat pump, so we are stuck with old, inefficient, and expensive heating options that will cost us hundreds just to keep our place at 60F. Residents should never have to pay for data center energy waste. Send those bills back to the billionaires. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Karri Garaventa Portland, 97219 karrigaraventa@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, ROBERT PLATA Salem, 97302 da_crusher@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:16 AM | General Comment | Commissioners of the Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers require large investments so they can connect to the electric grid; these investments are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen a nearly 50% increase in electricity rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in UM 2377 in assigning costs to data centers, passing on this expense to Oregonians. I am also concerned about the climate impact of data centers. Oregon has a goal of 100% clean energy use by 2040, but with the increase in data centers, we are now being told that goal is less likely to reach. A 100 MW data center uses enough energy to power 56,000 homes. We cannot put off taking action to reduce our state's greenhouse gas emissions, and the transition to clean energy must be affordable for all Oregonians. If companies want to build data centers, they need to pay enough to fund the clean energy infrastructure that their energy increase will require. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electricity rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long. We need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If a decades-long investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills after only a few years. We have to get serious about holding large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is unacceptable. The Public Utility Commission must be forward-thinking and take a strong, protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure Oregonians have access to affordable energy by requiring data centers to pay their fair share if they want to bring on massive energy projects. Arthi Vijaykumar arthi.vijaykumar1@gmail.com 2207 NE Davis St Portland, Oregon 97232 | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Janet and Kenneth Nolley Portland, 97222 jnolley@willamette.edu | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Maryellen Read Portland, 97219 maryellenread@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Lastly, AI data centers consume massive energy which fuel climate change. We must look for ways to slow the growth of climate change, not contribute to it. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Marsha A Schauer Beaverton, 97007 maschauer1@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Scott Hillson West Linn, 97068 scott.hillson@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. No other power customers should have to help pay for these huge data centers use of power. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Carla Williams Cottage Grove, 97424 towerycarla@hotmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Donna Bonetti North Bend, 97459 donnambirdlady@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Glen Comunzis Tigard, 97223 gglenc@aol.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, James Metoyer Portland, 97266 jmetoyer@enercitycollaborative.org | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Linda Bumpas Eugene, 97405 lindabumpas@msn.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Alina Hyde Gresham, 97080 asaludhyde@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. annessa mattson 23444 Rolling Hills Ct Auburn, CA 95602-8072 annessa.r.m@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Fable Sorenson 7155 N Greenwich Ave Portland, OR 97217-5445 sorensonfable@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Rabbi Abby Cohen 8833 SW 30th Ave Portland, OR 97219-4065 esprit-farrier0m@icloud.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Shantara Grace 5235 SW 26th Dr Portland, OR 97239-1232 soundmantra@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Teal Schuler 2990 NE Overlook Dr Hillsboro, OR 97124-6950 turquoisescholar@proton.me | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Katy Wu 2819 SE 58th Ave Portland, OR 97206-1444 chocolatpocky@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:35:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Natalie Kotler 3627 NE Ainsworth St Portland, OR 97211-7927 nathkotler@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Brittany Matter 4017 116th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501-9523 brittany.matter@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Ericka Thessen 3784 Westleigh St Eugene, OR 97405-1137 pittymomma@icloud.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Haylee Metzner 1465 SW 205th Pl Beaverton, OR 97003-2079 haylee.metzner@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Traci McStay-Mikulik 1818 SW 4th Ave Apt 1426 Portland, OR 97201-5571 mcstaytraci@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Michelle Smith 552 N Riverside Ave Gold Hill, OR 97525-0139 mdhsmith@charter.net | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx Julianna Guy 4455 Simpson St West Linn, OR 97068-3508 guy.julianna@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. anna brown 1512 SE 16th Ave Portland, OR 97214-4775 anna.mckenzie963@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Luke Wisher 4122 SE 73rd Ave Portland, OR 97206-3404 lukewisher@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Megan Scott 1430 SE 150th Ave Portland, OR 97233-3041 petitbleu88@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Shauna Puckett 4832 SE Allan Rd Portland, OR 97267-4031 puckettphotography@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Angela Kimpo 35423 SE Ellis Rd Corbett, OR 97019-9619 willowell123@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Leslie Napoles 3829 SE Clinton St Portland, OR 97202-1632 leslienapoles@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Diana Falise 2745 NW Princess St Corvallis, OR 97330-3220 graffitiberry@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. James Strobel 727 SE 45th Ave Portland, OR 97215-1619 jamesstrobel@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Leah Erickson 7703 SE Harrison St Portland, OR 97215-4129 leah.erickson@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Niko Kirby 1466 Rainbow Dr Springfield, OR 97477-3884 j.nikokirby@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Ben Levin 6717 SE 48th Ave Portland, OR 97206-7617 13enlevin@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Mariah Amador 2123 17th Ave Forest Grove, OR 97116-2401 mariah.e.amador@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Our water sources in the west are not guaranteed. We must conserve what we have while we can to set ourselves up for a future with a sustainable source of water. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Jamie Fraser 1530 Menlo Loop Springfield, OR 97477-7638 jamie.lyn.fraser@gmail.com | ||
| 12/2/2025 12:36:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Jess Andra 4333 SE 50th Ave Portland, OR 97206-4071 jessandraxo@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:32:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kara Walsh 16082 NW Ashfield Dr Beaverton, OR 97006-7672 kara.e.walsh@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:32:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Renee White 7242 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219-2429 reneesmlbx@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:32:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, ... Jayna Martin 395 SW 132nd Ave Beaverton, OR 97005-0640 jayna.martin@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:32:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Emily Potter 2232 NE Couch St Portland, OR 97232-3119 ehpotter95@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. As a 5th generation Oregonian, it's deeply important to me that we care for this land and make thoughtful decisions that impact all life. Billionaires and corporations need to be held accountable to that care as well. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Michelle Welton 6739 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97215-1359 bmwelton@juno.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Melissa Creswell 1575 NE Kane Dr Gresham, OR 97030-4536 devil_duckie_gal@msn.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Emily Bennett 43126 SE Music Camp Rd Sandy, OR 97055-8463 rmjecb@comcast.net | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. R L 200 N Woodson St Sisters, OR 97759-3003 t2s_daysgone@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Jess Aloisio 6430 NE Garfield Ave Portland, OR 97211-3004 sqirt5_84@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kalli mason 1701 SW Columbia St Portland, OR 97201-2576 masonkalli@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Abigail Maricle 10 SW Porter St Apt 210 Portland, OR 97201-4820 abbymaricle@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Heidi Hartman 1223 NE Burnside Ave Bend, OR 97701-5032 nachurgrl@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Kelly Lohrmeyer 1478 SE 49th Ave Portland, OR 97215-2578 kelly.lohrmeyer@outlook.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Tim Hacker 16928 SE Spray Ave Portland, OR 97267-5403 tjh79psu@icloud.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. We must hold Big Data accountable and responsible for their impacts on our lands, to our communities, and our state's wildlife. It is not an option for Oregonians to take on the costs, environmentally or economically, for the consequences of Big Data centers. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Stacey Royce 1704 SE Ankeny St Portland, OR 97214-1520 staceyroyce@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Erica Adams 1953 Rockland Dr NW Salem, OR 97304-4349 ericajadams@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Haille Anderson 4444 SE 26th Ave Portland, OR 97202-4742 ahaille123@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Derrick Peavy 7945 SW Oviatt Dr Beaverton, OR 97007-6729 derrickpeavy@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Aiden Ekblad 40 Hatton Ave Apt 302 Eugene, OR 97404-6814 aidenekblad@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Ann Frodel 1009 Columbia St Hood River, OR 97031-1725 gorgviewann@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Ben Holahan 81868 Lost Valley Ln Dexter, OR 97431-9622 bigben828@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:46 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Conny Wagner 4005 SE 33rd Ave Portland, OR 97202-3434 connywagner@duck.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. April Atwood 6306 SE 21st Ave Portland, OR 97202-5442 hissrattlesnap@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Katy Hiestand 1564 9th St West Linn, OR 97068-4706 campbell.katy.y@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:53 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Jamie Shaw 1136 34th Pl Forest Grove, OR 97116-1452 jamieshaw321@hotmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:33:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Sara Miller 4103 SE 64th Ave Portland, OR 97206-3626 sarasmiller25@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Hello!! Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Allan Hennessy 2886 Hazel Ave Hood River, OR 97031-8007 allanmhennessy@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:02 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. DeLoné Osby 950 Donna Lynn Way Gladstone, OR 97027-1733 osby.delone@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Danielle Gonzales 10617 SW 59th Dr Portland, OR 97219-6609 daniellerebeccaj@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Kristen Ballard 46791 Winfrey Rd Westfir, OR 97492-9725 kgbal.541@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Lets work to protect our region for our future generations. Thank You, Mx. Teddy Martin 739 NE 90th Ave # N3 Portland, OR 97220-5778 theteddymartin@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Maggie Graham 2640 SE Ankeny St Apt 401 Portland, OR 97214-1887 gham2254@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Karen Mares 8997 SW 155th Ave Beaverton, OR 97007-6625 klmares@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Elle Livengood 124 NE 108th Ave Portland, OR 97220-4139 elysia.zusi@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Erika Plummer 33130 NE Mershon Rd Corbett, OR 97019-8629 erika.eve@me.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Rio Hybert-Zack 515 SE 70th Ave Portland, OR 97215-2123 rio.hybert@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Heather Klawender 5415 N Albina Ave Portland, OR 97217-2345 hizzykazam@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:26 AM | General Comment | amberlabernathy@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Amber Abernathy 11875 SW 7th St Beaverton, OR 97005-2969 AmberLAbernathy@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. S B 3926 NE 71st Ave Portland, OR 97213-5157 sarabuchholz@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Olivia Yee 4340 SE Knapp St Portland, OR 97206-8438 livey721@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Magnolia Riley 3115 Racine St Bellingham, WA 98226-6646 magnolia.riley@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. shana hampton 2436 SE Clinton St Portland, OR 97202-1237 shanaleehampton@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sara Libby 9424 N Van Houten Ave Portland, OR 97203-2771 sarabrynne@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Ashley Stanley 225 N 5th St Saint Helens, OR 97051-1403 ashley.stanley93@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Chad Murray 15594 SW Bulrush Ln Portland, OR 97223-2606 go.ducks.murray@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Chris Dowdy 8017 SE Carlton St Portland, OR 97206-6324 chrisdowdy76@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Donna Grubbs 713 W 14th St The Dalles, OR 97058-1522 veragrubbs@aol.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Rebecca Harlow 34415 E Columbia Ave Scappoose, OR 97056-3430 rleeharlow@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. JoAnna Gallagher 3673 SE Francis St Portland, OR 97202-3210 joanna.jojosyourmojo@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Alli Bratt 627 SE 19th Ave Portland, OR 97214-2710 allibratt@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:34:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Rebecka Sanchez 8585 SW Canyon Ln Portland, OR 97225-3964 becka2325@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Robert Fritsch 158 Old Farm Drive Newington Ct Newington, CT 06111 rfritsch1@outlook.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Christie Spillane 1815 NE Rosa Parks Way Portland, OR 97211-5342 christie.spillane@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kathleen Mills 1809 26th St La Grande, OR 97850-9491 millsk@eou.edu | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Amy Shultz 597 E Jefferson Ave Sisters, OR 97759-1160 ladyamz@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Shawna Gandy 4036 SE Franklin St Portland, OR 97202-1741 gandysl@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Andrea Robinson 524 NE 60th Ave Portland, OR 97213-3760 aer110401@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Alisa Leeper 310 NW 13th Ave Canby, OR 97013-2814 alisaleeper@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Joan Adams 2934 Grizzly Dr Ashland, OR 97520-1400 snjadams@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, As a native and third generation Oregonian I thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Julie Rea 1234 SE MAIN St Portland, OR 97206 hello@juliereadesign.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Airlia Oroszvary 4532 SE 70th Ave Portland, OR 97206-4451 makemusicnotwar@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Linda Pippitt 2150 Laura St Spc 86 Springfield, OR 97477-7101 pippittl50@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Please also be aware that the Big Tech 7 have a created an investment bubble in AI that is now threatening the US Economy. It's collapse is predicted by credible sources linked to below. As a state agency, you might consider demanding accountability from these corporations. Tax payer bail outs must be avoided at all costs. https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FZgNV0gfWhHM%3Fsi%3DUSl7YqUsBwACjYwE&data=05%7C02%7Cpuc.publiccomments%40puc.oregon.gov%7Ccd9ea5210add4fcdca7b08de2e31c58f%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C639002059097273085%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RIxumpF0dP%2BoT0pcZrQxOJWM6EHgs%2FZIjIsFR9KzcNY%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerohedge.com%2Fmarkets%2Fstocks-slide-after-amazon-shocks-another-massive-bond-offering-rebound-news-boaz-weinsten&data=05%7C02%7Cpuc.publiccomments%40puc.oregon.gov%7Ccd9ea5210add4fcdca7b08de2e31c58f%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C639002059097297701%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G%2F6xzZYDPCEVN%2B9czKMPa3c8htIoyIpWTTYjUU5ILpk%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FLt9VXAyIO0U%3Fsi%3DDHyXZ3BVHaTx1AWL&data=05%7C02%7Cpuc.publiccomments%40puc.oregon.gov%7Ccd9ea5210add4fcdca7b08de2e31c58f%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C639002059097313179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zAcbWP8gKRTM5jLJLK1F6C13QiytueFcgSmW2QLI59Y%3D&reserved=0 Thank You, Mr. John Parulis 1709 NW Oceania Dr Waldport, OR 97394-9363 johnp@brightpathvideo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Nicole Rowland 1040 Garner Rd Cave Junction, OR 97523-9799 nicolestheboss@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr Michael Zampino 2722 SE Lincoln St Portland, OR 97214-5556 dykersonrws@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Haley Giannone PO Box 2502 White Salmon, WA 98672-2461 omwhitewater@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Alyssa Fredrick 5124 SW 45th Ave Portland, OR 97221-3640 alyssamfredrick@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Casey Rohrbeck 16431 NE Hoyt St Portland, OR 97230-5845 casey.rohrbeck@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Anna Koenig 3155 SE Belmont St Portland, OR 97214-4090 annaekoenig@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Natalie Fielland 31726 SW Riedweg Rd Cornelius, OR 97113-6259 natalie.fielland@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Larry Morningstar 315 S 1st St Talent, OR 97540-7005 manapranabanana@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:50 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Dear OR Public Utility Commission: Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Darby Jones 5518 SE Flavel Dr Portland, OR 97206-9016 darby.l.jones@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, We need to carefully manage our water..It's our most valuable resource. Nothing more important..Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Robert Bernstein 7415 SE Main St Portland, OR 97215-2953 bobbo1946@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kathryn Lindstrom 9820 SE Harold St Portland, OR 97266-3735 lindstrom.kathryn.h@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:35:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Nancy Berkley 2202 Lewis St The Dalles, OR 97058-3363 berkleynancy@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:00 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Daniela Steiner 2879 SE Kelly St Portland, OR 97202-2036 danielasteiner9@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Forrest Turner 5052 SW Slavin Rd Portland, OR 97239-2899 forrest.s.turner@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Olivia Duren 40789 SW Hummingbird Ln Gaston, OR 97119-9027 oliviaduren@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:07 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Laura Sciortino 8141 SW 47th Ave Portland, OR 97219-3430 lesciortino@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Colette Babson 1807 10th St Tillamook, OR 97141-3724 cobabs@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Leigh Starcevich 972 NW Sequoia Ave Corvallis, OR 97330-1529 lah@peak.org | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Benjamin Cerezo 11020 NE Campaign St Portland, OR 97220-2477 ben.cerezo@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kathleen Kelsay PO Box 218 Maupin, OR 97037-0218 skkelsay@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks 232 Cedar Flats Rd Bingen, WA 98605-9081 liz.burbank@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:24 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Arleigh Atkinson 2555 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97232-2376 arleigh.atkinson@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Ronalie Milne 1725 Fircrest Rd Mosier, OR 97040-9506 ronalierae@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:29 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Sully Pujol 106 N Jessup St Portland, OR 97217-2425 sullypujol@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Montserrat Andreys 5030 SE 85th Ave Portland, OR 97266-3120 drandreys@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Susan Robens 7962 SW Churchill Way Tigard, OR 97224-7864 srobens@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Max Menchaca 4824 NE 42nd Ave # 139 Portland, OR 97218-1610 maximomenchaca@protonmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Heather Lobitz 9008 N Saint Johns Ave Portland, OR 97203-1563 h.lobitz@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Joan Roes 4750 Culbertson Dr Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041-7733 joanogold@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:45 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Marla Deardorff Dearmarlag@gmail.com 11690 SE 32nd Ave Portland, Oregon 97222 | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Emlyn Stenger 4104 SE Pardee St Apt D Portland, OR 97202-4081 e.stenger@outlook.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, I am a young environmentalist. Everyday I get up and go outside to work. I work in habitat restoration for an environmental construction company that also works for the city of Portland. I know the importance of water because everyday I am working to help the habitat that cleans and restores our drinking water. We have the best drinking water in THE WORLD. We already have issues every year in the willamette valley with algae blooms and water temperatures being too high making our waters inhabitable for our beloved salmon and other key stone species that keep or environment flourishing. Leaving data centers unchecked in their water usage is completely unacceptable and puts our environment at risk for harm. Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Matti Perry 536 S Idaho St Portland, OR 97239-3575 mattiperry01259@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Laurie Perdue 2925 NE 66th Ave Portland, OR 97213-4554 laurie.perdue@me.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Aby Henry 11535 SE Reedway St Portland, OR 97266-3929 abymhenry@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:36:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. ila sachs 218 Jessica Ln Ashland, OR 97520-1277 ilaasl@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:37:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Lee Meredith 8004 SE Francis St Portland, OR 97206-3340 leemeredith@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 12:37:05 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kailtyn Allegretti 875 NE Jarrett St Portland, OR 97211-3734 km.allegretti@gmail.com | ||
| 12/3/2025 7:48:25 PM | General Comment | William M. | Musser IV | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, As an Oregonian who is concerned about energy affordability, climate issues, and access to clean air and water, I urge the Commission to revise how data centers are assigned costs for investments. Three important points are: 1) Data centers should be responsible for their full, long-term cost to the system 2) Data centers should minimize their need for more transmission and generation by supporting energy efficiency efforts. 3) Data centers should be required to report their water usage and method of cooling data centers. The 2025 POWER act, HB 3546 indicates that the tariff schedule for large energy use facilities should not “Result in, or have the potential to result in, increased costs or unwarranted risk to other retail electricity consumers.” If an investment is made for a data center, residential ratepayers should not have it simply show up on our bills just a few years later. The Commission must get serious about making sure these large electrical consumers are held accountable, just like the utility regulators of the state of Virginia determined when they authorized a separate rate category for the largest electricity consumers last week. Additionally, the PUC should direct data centers to support energy efficiency efforts that will help to limit the need for more transmission and generation in order to contain costs for all retail electricity consumers and facilitate meeting Oregon’s climate goals under HB 2021. Finally, the PUC should require data centers to report their water usage and method of cooling data centers. With this information, solutions can be developed to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. To reiterate, please ensure that data centers pay the long-term costs of the increased electrical demand, create system-wide energy efficiency benefits (like human residents are already doing), and avoid detrimental impacts on our water and ecosystems. Thank you for reading my comment and for upholding your mission “to ensure Oregonians have access to safe, reliable and fairly priced utility services that advance state policy and promote the public interest.” Sincerely, |
| 12/4/2025 12:32:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Ken Gibb PO Box 11616 Zephyr Cove, NV 89448-3616 kengibb@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:32:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kelly Campbell 2319 SE 41st Ave Portland, OR 97214-5927 kellyjcampbell@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:32:58 AM | General Comment | sydneymm27@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sydney Matheny Portland, 97214 SYDNEYMM27@GMAIL.COM | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Randy Harrison Eugene, 97402 ran6711@comcast.net | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kassandra Wood 1117 Myrtle St The Dalles, OR 97058-4618 tearful_lips@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Mackenzie Cox Portland, 97201 readmac@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. This is outrageous and unsustainable! I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. We also have to question the need for large data centers and AI. Digital degrowth is the way of a sustainable future. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Janet Weil Portland, 97209 janet.weil13@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Darcy Sharpe Portland, 97214 funkinesstic50@hotmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data centers are a massive, supercharged industry outpacing growth from all other customers on PGE’s grid and making Oregonians’ bills more expensive. Rising costs of new infrastructure to serve data centers have led to a sharp increase in home electric bills. PGE household bills have gone up by nearly 50% since 2021 — partially because of data centers! Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Data centers are a significant risk to energy and water shortages. Do not support the growth of this industry. We need energy efficiency and climate action now! PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Pat Kaczmarek Portland, 97239 patk5@msn.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ethan Greenidge Portland, 97202 ethangreenidge@live.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Leslie Kochan Portland, 97220 kochanleslie@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Gabriella Brill 11590 SE 147th Ave Happy Valley, OR 97086-5828 gabriellabrill@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:27 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Dana Weintraub Beaverton, 97003 mrdanaweintraub@proton.me | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:29 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Susan Heath forbux@hotmail.com 2552 Mt Vernon St SE Albany, Oregon 97322 | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:33 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. As an Oregon resident and payer of rising utility bills, I object in the strongest terms to the fact that some utility consumers-- owned by billionaires no less-- are paying a lower rate than the average consumer. I urge you to set your rate structure so that it applies to all utility consumers fairly and equally. Thank you. Jesse Springer jesse@springercreative.com 1574 Lawrence Street Eugene, Oregon 97401-3876 | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:36 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. With the news that a major transmission line will be paid for by all customers, but only to be used by one data center and not to serve all customers -- then It’s clear that data centers are causing unneeded increased bills for residential and small sommercial customers. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Thomas Karwaki Portland, 97203 karwaki@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:39 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Naomi Pryzant naomipryzant@gmail.com 135 NE Pine St Madras, Oregon 97741 | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data Centers should pay their way for their entire infrastructure. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, John Livingston Salem, 97306 livingstonjohn@att.net | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jon VanDerZee Portland, 97215 hhsurfer@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, l d Ashland, 97520 de5franco5@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Rebecca Yoder Portland, 97206 bekyod@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:55 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Patty Wentz Portland, 97215 patty@wentzjackson.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:57 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Denise Wilson Lincoln City, 97367 kimbrewmeistress@aol.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:33:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Take Data Centers off my home energy bill!! PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Terri Betz Sutherlin, 97479 myboyblue11@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. My wife and put solar panels on our house this year. We did not ask Amazon or Google or any other company to help us pay for them. But they want us to pay for their obscene data centers. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Steve Hanrahan Portland, 97202 steve@lshanrahan.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. This is not fair & unconscionable! Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Francisco Maribona Lincoln City, 97367 benefits1983@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jim Owens Portland, 97212 jim@jgowens.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Karen Jones Corvallis, 97330 kejcorvallis@comcast.net | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:14 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Andrew Kaufman Bend, 97701 kipanon@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:17 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I am very concerned about the effects of data center development in our state. At the same time, I'm excited that Oregon has a chance now to build in protections against the companies who will profit from them. I urge you to take every chance to protect residential and small business customers from this boondoggle. Please ensure that PGE's smaller customers are not subsidizing infrastructure development and energy efficiency for data centers. This should include a horizon more appropriate for infrastructure development, e.g. much longer than 3 years of costs. Make them pay their fair share! PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jennifer Krauel Portland, 97202 jennifer@krauel.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I completely agree with and support the language below! The increases I've experienced in my PGE bill are barely affordable and to understand that MY usage and that of my neighbors is NOT responsible for a good portion of them makes me angry! Treat us citizens fairly! It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Nancy Church Portland, 97214 nachurch57@msn.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. NO RATE HIKES TO SAVE CORPORATIONS! Sincerely Rene' Banes PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Rene Banes Otis, 97368 banesna@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sannye Phillips Sandy, 97055 sannye@wavecable.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:30 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. This issue seems very straighforward to me: very large consumers of energy should pay the full costs of any additional generation and distribution that only benefits that company. If the company benefits from a percentage of the additional infrastructure, that company should cover that percentage of the costs. To expect residential and small business users to subsidize the very large energy users is not only unfair but bad for our society. Thank you, Michael Bishop 2118 NE 17th Portland 97212 PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Michael Bishop Portland, 97212 mikefbishop@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Juanita Rinas Eugene, 97402 fainter_views2t@icloud.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Carolyn Nguyen Lincoln City, 97367 nguyen8935@comcast.net | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Terry Smith Otis, 97368 therojoclan@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:39 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Torin Lee Portland, 97217 lee.torin@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Data center electrical costs should be borne by operators, not consumers, because data centers are the direct cause of high energy consumption, and operators have the capacity to implement efficiency measures and pass costs directly to their paying clients. Unlike small businesses or residential customers, data center operators can directly invest in energy-efficient technologies and infrastructure, such as cooling systems and redundant power supplies, and directly pass these specific costs on to the businesses and services that use their facilities. Shifting this cost to individual consumers could unfairly burden them with the costs of a service they may not be using directly, while data center operators are better positioned to manage and integrate these costs into their pricing models for their paying clients. Direct pricing: Data centers and crypto banks can directly attribute and charge for power usage to the companies and services that are the direct beneficiaries of their services, such as cloud computing and AI services, rather than the general public. Fairness: It is unfair to have the general public, which may include low-income households, bear the cost of increased electricity prices due to data center and crypto bank consumption, as they may not be the primary users of the services driving the demand. Economic efficiency: Data center and crypto bank operators are large enough to absorb and manage the costs, integrating them into their business model and passing them on to the paying entities that benefit from their infrastructure. PGE”s rate models must attribute the bulk of its ballooning electrical production costs, grid transmission upgrades and other infrastructure improvements to these high volume demand users that are placing a strain on our electrical capacity. For too long, individuals and small businesses have borne an unfair share of these costs which, in turn, have contributed to a host of social problems such as homelessness, food insecurity, etc., translating to a lower quality of life for Oregon citizens. In addition, PGE’s unfair and inflated rate pricing for small users is driving customers to use other potentially cheaper energy sources such as natural gas, propane, and wood. Turning to these greenhouse gas emission sources, accelerates global warming and climate change. With skyrocketing electrical rates, how will individuals and small businesses have the money to invest in solar, wind, and other clean, renewable energy sources? PGE rates to individuals and small businesses should be competitive or lower than the high greenhouse gas emitters like natural gas. This will make homes more affordable, reducing homelessness because builders will avoid the cost of an overlapping, second energy system involving natural gas. Avoiding natural gas expansion provides additional societal benefits because gas pollution in the home contributes to a wide array of health problems. Plus gas is inherently unsafe, volatile, and flammable, contributing to explosions with loss of life and property. There should be no time limitation to PGE’s rate policies impacting individuals and small businesses. PGE investors and data center investors must bear the full on-going costs of meeting their supply and demand. individuals and small businesses.should see their rates change by no more than average cost of living changes used by social security. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE c PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Michael Reed Bend, 97702 mr47biz@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:45 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Please take a lesson from Georgia's disastrous utility oversight - spiking consumer rates to subsidize data centers. It caused outrage there and it will do the same here. Expecting David to pay for Goliath's energy use is not only unfair, it's robbery. Please show this the people of this state that we have options - good neighbor agreements to use DERS surrounding these sites and other alternatives are available. It may not be as easy to find an equitable and fair solution, but it is neither impossible nor outrageous to simply put the time in and do the work to represent the people of Oregon. The bulk of the rate-payers, I might add. Please ensure your actions align with your values, the values of fairness and affordability. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 35% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jill Souede Portland, 97221 jills@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:48 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Theresa Seeberg Portland, 97202 terryseeberg@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Lisa McCarthy Oak Grove, 97267 nikogin@msn.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. The simple truth is that residential customers are subsidizing billionaires. We live in an all electric home, have spent considerable money on a heat pump system and weatherization, and are continually asked by PGE to pay extra for sustainable power. And yet, our rate for electricity has increased 50% in the past 4 years! I recently found out that our rate is significantly higher than the rate for data centers. This is truly an outrage. Do the right thing for Oregonians and make certain that data center owner/operators pay their way for electricity. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Paul Fishman Portland, 97214 protofish@pm.me | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:34:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Michele Hanson Waldport, 97394 sehanson1@hotmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Robert Chance Portland, 97202 chancois@mac.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:04 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Allison Milian Portland, 97202 allison.milian97@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Brenda Kameenui Eugene, 97405 my240house@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:09 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, M. F. McAuliffe Portland, 97211 palmarsurface@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:11 AM | General Comment | brookscronkrite@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. It is absolutely unconscionable that at a time when the majority of Oregonians are struggling with rising costs of food, housing, health care and utilities, that we be asked to foot the bill for these wealthy companies who will reap tremendous profits from these data centers. Please do the right thing and stop allowing this injustice to happen. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Laurie Brooks Tigard, 97223 Brookscronkrite@comcast.net | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ted Tosterud Fairview, 97024 ttost@comcast.net | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:16 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Phillip Callaway Crawfordsville, 97336 phillip_callaway@msn.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:19 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, margo wyse Mimbres, 88049 bodica6086@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:21 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Barbara Troxel Gresham, 97030 barbtroxel@comcast.net | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:23 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, John and Vicki Cameron Portland, 97216 vjcameron@hotmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:26 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Jo Rossman Hillsboro, 97123 jo.a.rossman@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:28 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Louisa Moore Portland, 97217 olasui@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:31 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. I should not have to pay extra to subsidize some damn data center for AI (which is also leading to more water pollution and other environmenta damage.) I want safer transmission lines and investment in renewable, clean energy instead! Don't accept PGE's proposal. They have gotten plenty of rate increases already. It isn't fair to the average consumer. Protect the little person, not the rich corporations. Force the rich corporations to pay their own way and to learn to be efficient and waste less. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, annie capestany Portland, 97202 cabeckstany@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:33 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Dear Commissioners, I have read the following statement of facts and believe them to be true and accurate. My major gripe is the utter unfairness of the proposal. Come on man. Throughout my life, I’ve always done my fair share, plus some and expect that others will have the decency to do the same. I expect all parties to this proposal to perform the same way, for the common good. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. Sincerely, Tom Curtin PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Tom C. Portland, 97203 tcurtin5038@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:35 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Larry De Young Albany, 97321 lldeyoung2@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:38 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Barb De Young Albany, 97321 lldeyoung2@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:41 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. As a senior citizen living on social security, I, like most of my King City neighbors cannot afford to pay for data centers’ electricity use. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Beverly White Portland, 97224 bev.terrace@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:43 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Sandra Joos Portland, 97239 joosgalefamily@comcast.net | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Maureen O'Neal Tigard, 97223 momoneal77@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:51 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. As with many Oregonians, our family budget is tight these days. We can’t afford continued increases in utility bills. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Transmission lines are already strained and data centers need to contribute to an increased load before we experience more brown or black outs. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Naomi Pusch Portland, 97212 naomi.pusch@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. Residential customers shouldn't pay anything towards grid infrastructure needed on behalf of data centers. Data Centers especially with the tax breaks they're enjoying, can afford their own energy generation, transmission, distribution, and storage needs. As the price to even breathe has been surging, Oregonians need relief, and PGE's scheme isn't what community advocates, active citizens, and residents in need of relief fought for. We deserve to be free from the cost Data Centers are forcing utilities to incur in TOTAL! It’s clear that data centers are requiring massive investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Maleek McKenzie Portland, 97225 maleek.mckenzie@sierraclub.org | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. To recommend that data centers are only responsible for 3 years' worth of costs, and then leaving the rest of the tab to be picked up by PGE’s other customers for decades, is shameful. If an investment is made for a data center, I should not have it show up on my bills just a few years later. We have to get serious about holding these large industrial customers accountable. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Ray Neff Eugene, 97405 rpneff@efn.org | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:35:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, As a PGE customer, I urge the Commission to take a stronger stance on PGE’s proposal that addresses residential customers subsidizing data centers’ energy costs for years. It’s clear that data centers are causing large investments to get them connected to the grid, investments that are being carried by residential customers, as well as other customer classes. Over the past 4 years, PGE customers have seen nearly a 50% increase in our electric rates. I am concerned that PGE is not going far enough in assigning costs to data centers, at the expense of Oregonians. Evidence from watchdogs like the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that data centers are contributing significantly to the increase in our household electric rates. While the utility’s proposal increases data center billing rates by about 18%, it does little to lower residential customers’ billing rates. We have been subsidizing data centers' costs for too long, and we need to address data centers’ impact on our home energy bills going forward. Residential customers like me are spending more on energy efficiency than we receive benefits for, effectively subsidizing all other PGE customers for system-wide benefits. Our families have been responsible for 60% of energy efficiency investments, and only a 3.5% growth in demand on the grid. This disparity needs to be reflected in our rates. I’m also very concerned about PGE’s proposal for how data centers are assigned costs for investments. I am not receiving the economic benefit of these new data centers, so I should not have to continue paying for their investment on top of my personal power consumption costs. Finally, Oregon's electrical transmission capacity is already stretched thin trying to meet the growing energy needs of the state. This reckless, greedy race to add as many data centers to the grid will only hasten the day when rolling blackouts are necessary. When considering our transmission realities, I implore you to keep the needs of households front of mind. PGE’s proposal is entirely lacking and quite frankly unacceptable. It is of the utmost importance that the commission be forward-thinking and take a strong protective stance in this investigation. Please ensure that Oregonians have access to affordable energy! Sincerely, Roman Patchell Salem, 97302 vuromans@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Elizabeth Tedder 15230 NE Kincaid Rd Newberg, OR 97132-6924 lizzard27@mac.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Stephanie Smith 1835 NE 53rd Ave Portland, OR 97213-2741 hellotostephanie@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Christina Maul 1046 NE 80th Ave Portland, OR 97213-6830 christinaries@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Caroline Le Guin 12575 S New Era Rd Oregon City, OR 97045-9777 carlegu59@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:10 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Benjamin Riesenberg 871 W 8th Ave Apt 1 Eugene, OR 97402-4834 riesengreen@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:12 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Allison Strausberg 8515 N Polk Ave Portland, OR 97203-3144 allison.strausberg@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:15 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. If power prices continue to increase, people will stop electrifying their homes and will continue to use gas to heat and cook. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Amber Pham sherds@protonmail.com Portland, Oregon 97206 | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:17 AM | General Comment | Commissioner Karin Power, I am an Oregon resident and ratepayer, and I want to submit a public comment in the Public Utility Commission’s UM 2377 docket. Oregon is now a leading hub in the United States for data centers. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, the power and grid improvements that these data centers require are contributing to driving up our household electric bills. Oregonians already face rising prices at the grocery store and for housing and healthcare, not to mention the worsening climate crisis. We won't pay for Big Tech's electric bill, too. Thanks to the POWER Act (HB 3546), now you have an opportunity to make Big Tech pay its own way. In your UM 2377 docket, the Commission is creating a new rate structure for data centers served by Portland General Electric. Your decision will set a precedent: Will data centers finally pay for all their true costs, or will Oregon residents keep footing the bill? I urge you set a rate structure for data centers that takes the burden off the backs of Oregon ratepayers. It’s time for Big Tech billionaires to pay their fair share. Aaron Blew aaronblew@gmail.com 4126 NE 131st Pl Portland, Oregon 97230-1420 | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs Erica Torres 2940 Prospect Ave Hood River, OR 97031-8795 flores-erica@hotmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:22 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx Calyx Kupalo N IVY St Medford, OR 97501 poldunica@gmx.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:25 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Dr. Marsha Chevalier 2252 Dancing Penny Way Santa Rosa, CA 95403-8155 mechevalier@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:27 AM | General Comment | frankjonessocal@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Frank Jones PO Box 821 Talent, OR 97540-0821 Frankjonessocal@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:32 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Marquishia Winters 3515 NE Mallory Ave Portland, OR 97212-2043 mwinters20@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:34 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Ariane Glover 2550 Riverview Dr Hood River, OR 97031-9527 gone.wanderingak@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:37 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Jason Bothe 16334 NE 20th St Vancouver, WA 98684-4520 jbothe@me.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:40 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Kathryn Holk 11825 NE Morris St Portland, OR 97220-1746 katyruth1@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:42 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Marie Schofield 145 Old Hwy # 8 Lyle, WA 98635-9308 schofield.marie@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:44 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, THANK YOU for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to REQURE data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kiira Koester PO Box 1175 Hood River, OR 97031-0076 kirsijona@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:47 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mrs. Danielle Weitzel 1300 3rd Ave Mosier, OR 97040-9789 danielleweitzel4@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:49 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. William Obrien 13717 NW 2nd Ave Apt 13 Vancouver, WA 98685-2999 wobobr123@yahoo.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:52 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Miss Caitlin Seyfried 151 5th St Apt 3 Astoria, OR 97103-4242 seyfried13c@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:54 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Kathryn Behel 6006 N Mississippi Ave Portland, OR 97217-1811 katiebehel@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:56 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. This is wrong. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms Jennifer Ouzounian 305 Prospect Ave Hood River, OR 97031-2159 jabouzounian@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:36:59 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Willoughby Cooke 5707 NE 12th Ave Portland, OR 97211-4217 willoughby.cooke@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:37:01 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Andrea Bondelie 8015 SE 63rd Ave Portland, OR 97206-8974 haricot.jade-3x@icloud.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:37:03 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. LaureL Sparks 2923 Fir Mountain Rd Hood River, OR 97031-9496 laurel.gray88@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:37:06 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Stop letting Google buy off politicians and water rights in the Dalles Thank You, Mr. Aidan Cauthorn 3438 Columbia View Dr The Dalles, OR 97058-9747 aidancauthorn@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:37:08 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Robyn Legun 122 Carson Creek Rd Carson, WA 98610-3259 robynlegun@aol.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:37:11 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mr. Niko Swanson-Brownell 3728 SE 35th Pl Portland, OR 97202-9305 nikorsb@proton.me | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:37:13 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx Abel Quintero 3910 NE Tillamook St Portland, OR 97212-2383 abel.j.quintero@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:37:15 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. Most of these data centers are not creating public good, as they power AI, which has been shown to rob creators of credit for their content, destroy academia, cause severe mental health issues for users, and provide zero or less return for most businesses that invest heavily in it. As a tech industry veteran, I can also personally speak to the fact that nobody wants this stuff and it is making our workplaces and professional culture significantly worse and more dysfunctional with each passing day. Allowing an inherently harmful form of technology that amounts to junk sold by ignorant marketing goons to steal water from communities and sabotage our environment all so that we can’t get a live human being on the phone ever again is madness and Oregonians deserve better. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report on and limit their water usage, as well as take action to stop selling out HUMAN interests for CORPORATE interests. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Diana Barnes-Brown 760 NE 152nd Ave Portland, OR 97230-4719 dbarnesbrown@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:37:18 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Mx. Serena Schwartz 10325 NE Hancock St Apt 8 Portland, OR 97220-3833 serenaschwartz503@gmail.com | ||
| 12/4/2025 12:37:20 AM | General Comment | Dear Oregon Public Utility Commissioners, Thank you for undertaking POWER Act implementation in UM 2377. Data center proliferation in the Northwest threatens the Columbia River and our climate by vastly increasing energy and water demand. Data centers water and energy consumption are directly related. We know that more water is required to cool systems that use less energy, and need more information in order to advocate for the best solutions. Each year, a 100MW data center will consume 100 million gallons of water, enough for 2,500 people’s domestic use. Data centers produce wastewater laced with contaminants and pollutants not normally targeted for removal by wastewater treatment plants. Data centers’ water use—from groundwater to streams and rivers that feed municipal water supply—drains water supply in drought-prone areas and endangers fish and wildlife. Data center operators have resisted efforts to make water use and impact data available. In order to improve our understanding of energy efficiency and water consumption, I urge the Commission to require data centers to report their water usage. With this information, we can begin to develop solutions to improve data center efficiency without harming the surrounding environment. By taking a holistic approach to data center regulation, we can prevent climate and water impacts and ensure that data centers pay their fair share. Thank You, Ms. Sarah Schlosser 1112 Telleen Ave Erie, CO 80516-5200 skfoodie77@gmail.com |