Docket Number	Docket Name	Company
AR 676	RULEMAKING TO ESTABLISH MULTI-YEAR PLAN FRAMEWORK (HB 3179 & SB 688)

Created Date	Comment Type	First Name	Last Name	Comment
6/29/2026 12:30:29 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Carol Wagner OR 97301-2753
6/30/2026 12:30:26 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. It should go without saying, that we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. The Commission needs to ensure that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Laura Roe OR 97206-1205
6/30/2026 12:30:30 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Deborah Kreuser OR 97007-6432
6/30/2026 12:30:33 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Miss D. Deloff OR 97078-2254
6/30/2026 12:30:36 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. This is an opportunity to help prevent homelessness in seniors and low-income folks. This is an opportunity to do the right thing ... to encourage our Utility companies to step forward and do their part to prevent folks from living on the streets, to help low-income folks pay their rent and feed their children. Portland, Oregon, has been in crisis management for years. It has transformed the "City that Works" into the city that doesn't. We are asking you to be good stewards of our resources and mindful of the consequences of failing to do so. It is not enough to have power - you have to know what to do with your power. This is a chance to do what's in the highest and best interest of your customers, as well as the city you serve. This has to be done. When we review your CEO's salaries... we know that it can be done. You, need to manage your budget in a responsible way. Thank you. Anna Abraham From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Anna Abraham OR 97206-5433
6/30/2026 12:30:40 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Margo Wyse Wyse NM 88049
6/30/2026 12:30:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Carla Williams OR 97424-1909
6/30/2026 12:30:45 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Marta Boyett OR 97437-9618
6/30/2026 12:30:48 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr. William M. Musser IV OR 97212-2535
6/30/2026 12:30:51 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Kathleen Barnebey OR 97035-1171
6/30/2026 12:30:54 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Juanita Rinas OR 97402-4256
6/30/2026 12:30:57 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Beth Bown OR 97267-5849
6/30/2026 12:31:00 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. The consumer has to live within what is reasonable. Wages need to be proportional to cost of living. In this system we live in a lot of people can't make the ends meet the needs. What folks use can be a lot more than what they can afford. With an income scale the costs per unit of energy should be set so all can pay what is proportional to their resources, wealth. The poor need help, the rich have resources. They should help their neighbors by paying what they can afford. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Rick Silverman OR 97239-2129
6/30/2026 12:31:03 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Joyce Peck OR 97206-6721
6/30/2026 12:31:06 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Richard Ellegood OR 97210-2796
6/30/2026 12:31:09 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Debra Rehn OR 97202-4557
6/30/2026 12:31:12 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Rebecca Kimsey OR 97385-9682
6/30/2026 12:31:15 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Paul Hogan OR 97202
6/30/2026 12:31:18 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Marie Wakefield OR 97365
6/30/2026 12:31:21 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Glen Comunzis OR 97223-2876
6/30/2026 12:31:24 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, ms Valerie Stanik OR 97333-1352
6/30/2026 12:31:27 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Michele Hanson OR 97394-9352
6/30/2026 12:31:30 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Carolyn Eckel OR 97230-7152
6/30/2026 12:31:33 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Brian Stewart OR 97221-2254
6/30/2026 12:31:36 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. s cook OR 97236-1085
6/30/2026 12:31:39 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Benjamin Platt OR 97202-1624
6/30/2026 12:31:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Jeanine Yows OR 97302-1809
6/30/2026 12:31:46 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Judith Lienhard OR 97225-2567
6/30/2026 12:31:49 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. I write today not as an industry expert, but as an Oregonian who believes that energy is not a luxury—it is a necessity for dignity, health, and family stability. And I write with both deep concern and renewed hope. From 2021 to 2025, we have watched Oregonian utility bills climb by a staggering 50%. That is not a statistic—it is a lived reality for families choosing between heating their homes and filling their prescriptions. It is seniors on fixed incomes sitting in the dark to save a few dollars. It is parents keeping their children home from school because they cannot afford the bus fare *and* the electric bill. In 2025, we saw yet another record number of disconnections. Let that sink in: *record numbers*, in a state with abundant natural resources and a booming clean energy economy. Something is fundamentally broken when the most basic service—power to keep the lights on and the heat running—is slipping out of reach for so many. I am grateful that the Oregon Legislature recognized this crisis when it passed the FAIR Energy Act, directing this Commission to center Oregonians—not corporate profits—in regulatory decisions. That law was a promise. Now, we need you to keep it. That is why I strongly support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates, to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. Here is what this proposal means in plain terms: Predictability. Oregonians are being asked to plan our own budgets years in advance—for mortgages, childcare, groceries. We deserve the same foresight from our utilities. Knowing what rate increases look like over five years gives us time to adjust, to advocate, and to survive. - Accountability. For-profit utilities should not get to write their own rules. They should have to submit sound, reasonable budgets—and *abide by them*—just like every ordinary Oregonian does when we balance our checkbooks. If we overspend, we don't get to just bill our neighbors. Neither should they. - Limits on harm. Placing a cap on how much a utility can add to monthly bills over a five-year plan is not anti-business—it is pro-community. It ensures that rate hikes are gradual, justified, and not a shock to the system that leaves families disconnected and desperate. - Stronger advocacy. When utilities are forced to plan five years at a time, advocates—like CUB and community organizations—can actually analyze, prepare, and participate meaningfully in rate cases. That levels the playing field. That is democracy in action. We have seen what happens when for-profit utilities maintain the status quo: unaffordable gas bills, unaffordable electric bills, and a growing energy insecurity crisis that shames us as a state. The status quo is not neutral. It is harmful. And it is costing us our neighbors, our seniors, and our children. Look, I get it. Utilities have a job to do. But they shouldn't get to write their own rules. They're for-profit companies, and it's in their interest to keep things the way they are. We've seen what "the way they are" looks like: bills that are too high, families getting disconnected, and a whole lot of stress. We can do better. This isn't about being anti-business. It's about being pro-people. It's about making sure a mom can keep the heat on for her kids. It's about letting an elderly neighbor stay in her home without worrying every time the bill comes. It's about basic fairness. Please, don't let this slide. Act on this proposal. Give Oregonians some breathing room. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. GENE GRIFFITH OR 97444-7793
6/30/2026 12:31:52 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Miss Wenseay Seay OR 97202-4959
6/30/2026 12:31:55 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Jean Houston OR 97215-4153
6/30/2026 12:31:58 AM	General Comment			brookscronkrite@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Laurie Brooks OR 97223
6/30/2026 12:32:01 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Dorothy Tharsing OR 97411-9739
6/30/2026 12:32:04 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Vicki Monthei OR 97007-6358
6/30/2026 12:32:07 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Michael Wolf OR 97212-3141
6/30/2026 12:32:11 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Robert Brosius Jr OR 97526-4052
6/30/2026 12:32:14 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Kathy Peterson OR 97045-9583
6/30/2026 12:32:17 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. ROBERT PLATA OR 97302
6/30/2026 12:32:20 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Ann Watters OR 97301-4352
6/30/2026 12:32:23 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Bob Rossi OR 97301-8142
6/30/2026 12:32:26 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. It is so important that you continue the momentum from the FAIR act and hold utilities to creating a real plan and meeting metrics that support communities. We are depending on you to push back against utilities - they will try to maintain the status quo, don't let them! Demand a 5-year plan, and limit increases passed through to customers over those five years. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr. Jennifer Krauel OR 97202-8734
6/30/2026 12:32:30 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Amy Murray OR 97206
6/30/2026 12:32:33 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Laurie Todd OR 97214-5152
6/30/2026 12:32:36 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Brent Rocks OR 97201-6132
6/30/2026 12:32:38 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Susan Heath OR 97322-8898
6/30/2026 12:32:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mx. Steve Hanrahan OR 97202-2023
6/30/2026 12:32:45 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Alan Eisenberg OR 97214-1918
6/30/2026 12:32:48 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. Oregonian's utility bills have increased by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. Record numbers of families have experienced disconnections because of rising rates and inflationary factors that are running out of control. saw another record number of When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Gwenn Cody OR 97215-1016
6/30/2026 12:32:51 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Andrew Kaufman OR 97701-7502
6/30/2026 12:32:54 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Matthew Gray OR 97330-2033
6/30/2026 12:32:57 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Having and sticking to a budget is a no-brainer. But what about this idea? All increases should be booked to public purchase. Eventually the public would own the whole company and it would then be not-for-profit but publically owned. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Anne Mitchell OR 97206-1203
6/30/2026 12:32:59 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr. David Nichols OR 97213
6/30/2026 12:33:02 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Laurel Viles OR 97015-6272
6/30/2026 12:33:06 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Sandra Thompson OR 97703-5288
6/30/2026 12:33:09 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Sherry Monie OR 97089-6521
6/30/2026 12:33:12 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr Scott Hillson OR 97068-1339
6/30/2026 12:33:15 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr. Sandra Joos OR 97239-7202
6/30/2026 12:33:18 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. Many Oregonians have been making harsh choices between paying rising utility bills and other critical needs like providing adequate food for their families or covering the costs of daycare for young children. Disconnections are rising due to the inability to pay rapidly rising energy bills. This puts people at risks during periods of winter weather as well as extreme summer heat. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. Disconnections have expanded along with these increases. These are not just statistics. They are personal stories that we are all hearing or situations we ourselves are experiencing. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. I urge PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans that include detailed budgets that are enforceable. Regulators should limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. Energy customers and advocates need this predictability to help plan and assure that needs for energy are met at prices that Oregonians can afford. For-profit utilities cannot be allowed to write their own rules when the services they are providing are critical for meeting the basic needs of Oregonians. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Sincerely, Leslie Kochan Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Leslie Kochan OR 97220-5354
6/30/2026 12:33:23 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Ryan Horan OR 97217-6020
6/30/2026 12:33:25 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Donna Bonetti OR 97459-2020
6/30/2026 12:33:28 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. B.C. Shelby OR 97209-3464
6/30/2026 12:33:30 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Barbara Backstrand OR 97209-2735
6/30/2026 12:33:33 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Certainly, their spending should go toward improving infrastructure quality and safety rather than enormous salaries to a select few. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Michelle Jordan OR 97138-7814
6/30/2026 12:33:36 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Nancy Press OR 97211-6805
6/30/2026 12:33:39 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Tracey Katsouros MD 20601-3322
6/30/2026 12:33:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Roger May OR 97504-9673
6/30/2026 12:33:45 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Tabitha Joaquin OR 97402
6/30/2026 12:33:48 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Noreen Lesage OR 97034-2914
6/30/2026 12:33:51 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Robert Burch OR 97423-8509
6/30/2026 12:33:54 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Nancy K Anderson OR 97215-1458
6/30/2026 12:33:57 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Adam Bartini OR 97215
6/30/2026 12:34:00 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. maryellen read OR 97219-6584
6/30/2026 12:34:02 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Dee Tvedt OR 97404-3080
6/30/2026 12:34:05 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. I am very concerned about the burden on families who are struggling to make ends meet. Losing utility services from rate increases is very real for too many. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Caroline Zaworski OR 97404-3627
6/30/2026 12:34:08 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Elizabeth Darby OR 97209-3473
6/30/2026 12:34:12 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. JILL FISHMAN OR 97219-1238
6/30/2026 12:34:14 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Kristin Smith OR 97209-2285
7/1/2026 12:30:29 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Jynx Houston OR 97215
7/1/2026 12:30:34 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Doris b OR 97202-2061
7/1/2026 12:30:37 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Phil Goldsmith OR 97209-1696
7/1/2026 12:30:40 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr Samuel Berg OR 97132-6457
7/1/2026 12:30:43 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Mary Wall OR 97405-2135
7/1/2026 12:30:47 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I urge the Commission to push Pacific Power to provide a detailed proposal as to how the utility plans on protecting residential customers from data center-related energy costs in UE 463. As an Oregonian, I want to make sure that the Commission is pushing Pacific Power towards transparency in how they plan on handling their large load customers, like data centers, in compliance with the POWER Act. The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board is asking that more info and clear details be provided in UE 463. Without more information, advocates like CUB can not accurately determine if Pacific Power’s proposals will actually protect customers like me. For Pacific Power to move forward in this process, I believe that it is important for them to answer some basic questions: 1. What is Pacific Power’s plan for creating new data center contracts and including consumer protections? 2. How is Pacific Power planning to treat different types of data centers and protect other customers from the largest, riskiest data centers? 3. How can we regularly review this contracting process to ensure it is working well? Energy affordability is of the utmost importance. Over the past 4 years, Pacific Power households have seen a nearly 50% increase in our electric rates. Oregonians are feeling financial strains at every level, be it housing, healthcare, energy, food, or transportation. With global conditions worsening, we have to make sure that our energy costs stay low. The first step in this objective is having data centers pay their fair share of costs. I think the Commission needs to ensure that we have all the details necessary for making a fair system that properly tracks and assigns data center costs directly to them. Sincerely, Donna Bonetti North Bend, 97459
7/1/2026 12:30:50 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Randy Harrison OR 97402-8725
7/1/2026 12:30:53 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Becky Lippmann OR 97322
7/1/2026 12:30:56 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Gwen Dulley OR 97209-2854
7/1/2026 12:30:59 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Michelle Graas OR 97217-1308
7/1/2026 12:31:01 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Frankly, other states have even better options which is Publicly owned utilities. In my familie's home state of Georgia, our family home is powered by Jackson Electric and I am pleasantly surprised when we get refund checks because the utility users are part owners and get their share of profits. This is the only way I think any utility should be run, by the people whom it should serve, the way they best need to be served - by their permission and for their benefit only. Oregon seems backwards if even a Southern former/mostly conservative state has a better strategy and our state hasn't realized the sense in that. Please do better or I will do all I can to remove myself from your utility scams. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Christy Kelley OR 97213-5101
7/1/2026 12:31:04 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Ronald Gillilan OR 97023-8475
7/1/2026 12:31:08 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Judy Steinberger OR 97212-3501
7/1/2026 12:31:12 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr. Maximo Menchaca OR 97218-1610
7/1/2026 12:31:15 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr Al Beltram OR 97321-7405
7/1/2026 12:31:19 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Ramona Crocker OR 97008-7943
7/1/2026 12:31:21 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Priscilla Lane OR 97215-1850
7/1/2026 12:31:24 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Brenda Kameenui OR 97405-4598
7/1/2026 12:31:28 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr Ray Neff OR 97405
7/1/2026 12:31:32 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Mary Anne Joyce OR 97215-3216
7/1/2026 12:31:35 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Maureen O'Neal OR 97223-8981
7/1/2026 12:31:38 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Dana Weintraub OR 97003-4249
7/1/2026 12:31:41 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Stephen Hocker OR 97367-5302
7/1/2026 12:31:44 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Chris Guillory WA 98362-2803
7/1/2026 12:31:47 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Jan Bird OR 97846-0344
7/1/2026 12:31:51 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Marilyn Couch OR 97210-1918
7/1/2026 12:31:54 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Ann Nowicki OR 97408-5915
7/1/2026 12:31:57 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Phil Miotto OR 97219-9524
7/1/2026 12:32:00 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Joyce Winslow OR 97403-2116
7/1/2026 12:32:03 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. I support the PUC proposal to require investor-owned utilities to create five-year budget plans, limit how much they can increase our bills and meet various performance standards. Ultimately, this proposal is the bare minimum of what we ought to be requiring of those who have a monopoly and a guaranteed amount of profit. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Rachel Slocum OR 97217-5442
7/1/2026 12:32:07 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Miss Amber Hoyt OR 97008-6865
7/1/2026 12:32:10 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr Larry De Young OR 97321-9541
7/1/2026 12:32:13 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs Barb De Young OR 97321
7/1/2026 12:32:17 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Patricia Jacobson OR 97070-8411
7/2/2026 12:30:32 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Bonnie Waterston OR 97233-2657
7/2/2026 12:30:36 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Brice Suprenant OR 97206-5338
7/2/2026 12:30:39 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Teresa DdeLorenzo OR 97103-8469
7/2/2026 12:30:43 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Ann Nowicki OR 97408-5915
7/2/2026 12:30:46 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Phil Goldsmith OR 97209-1696
7/3/2026 12:30:30 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Zechariah Heck OR 97701-4220
7/6/2026 3:50:41 PM	Support Docket	Angela	Donley	Public Utilities Commission of Oregon 201 High St. SE, Suite 100 Salem, Oregon 97301-3398 RE: Rulemaking to Establish Mutli-Year Rate Plan Framework (HB 3179 & SB 688) Dear Commissioners, Oregon Consumer Justice (OCJ) submits the following comments regarding docket #AR 676 regarding the Fair Energy Act implementation proposal. OCJ is a nonprofit organization that works to expand and protect consumer rights through policy and advocacy, community engagement, and the law. All Oregonians deserve to live with dignity and abundance and experience health, joy, and economic opportunity. More than half a million Oregonians are captive consumers, living in communities served exclusively by monopoly, for-profit utility companies, leaving them no ability to shop around for essential services. When rates rise, these Oregonians have no choice but to pay. Over the past five years, utility bills in Oregon have risen by 50%, and disconnections have reached record highs. Our most impacted communities—older adults, people living with disabilities, and low-income households—are struggling to keep up with payments and losing access to essential services at unprecedented rates. OCJ believes people must come first. No Oregonian should be forced to absorb back-to-back rate hikes or fear for their family's safety during extreme heat, cold, or other severe weather. In the 2025 legislative session, OCJ supported legislation to keep utility rates low and provide transparency to consumers. We now join the Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) and other energy advocates in supporting PUC staff's proposal to create a multiyear framework for rate plans. Like every household and business, utilities should operate from a sound budget, one that provides transparency, clarity, and predictability for the consumers who depend on them. Thank you for considering this comment and working to protect Oregonians' access to affordable energy. Regards, Angela Donley State Policy Director
7/7/2026 12:30:29 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Ramona Crocker OR 97008-7943
7/7/2026 12:30:31 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, Oregonian utility bills rose by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living in general, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center _Oregonians_ in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to _require_ for-profit utilities to create rolling five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills during any 5-year span. This would provide better cost predictability, helping people to better handle these rate increases while also ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years ahead. This would also allow advocates to better handle the analyses so they can better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their own spending. People have to live within budgets; corporations should, too. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Cate Weber OR 97217
7/7/2026 12:30:34 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates and regularly attend meetings and community feedback sessions. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Oregonians deserve and need affordable energy bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mx. Keri Handaly OR 97213-1010
7/7/2026 12:30:38 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Brad Reed OR 97222
7/7/2026 12:30:41 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Jeanine Yows OR 97302-1809
7/7/2026 12:30:44 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Maureen O'Neal OR 97223-8981
7/7/2026 12:30:47 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Jean Houston OR 97215-4153
7/7/2026 12:30:49 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr Ethan Greenidge OR 97202
7/7/2026 12:30:52 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please help make these companies who are monopolies accountable. There is no reason that the PGE CEO should make 7 million per year. We need more businesses and middle income earners to be safe and sound in Portland. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Francie King OR 97219-2355
7/7/2026 12:30:56 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. 50% rate hike in 5 years??? My salary has not gone up 10%. How am I supposed to pay bills.? I have to stick to a budget and so should Utilities. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr. Francoise Brun-Cottan OR 97206-3519
7/7/2026 12:30:59 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Brent Rocks OR 97201-6132
7/7/2026 12:31:02 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Marcy Setniker OR 97206-6369
7/7/2026 12:31:05 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. As a member of Third Act Oregon, we are well aware that from 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Thor Hinckley OR 97215-4180
7/7/2026 12:31:08 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. Since 2021, my residential PGE and NW Gas bills have increased by almost 40% while my usage has decreased due to conservation investments. I support the proposal from PUC Staff and CUB. The PUC should require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans to provide increased predictability for all energy consumers as well as the managers and investors of these companies. In these turbulent times, no budget will be perfect, but each utility company should strive to live within its budget and be required to justify significant deviations. The Oregon PUC should limit the ability of utilities to increase costs beyond those in the approved budget. Also a 5 year horizon will allow all parties to prepare for rate changes and to better participate in rate cases. The Commission should act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and require that utilities control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Thomas Karwaki OR 97203-4018
7/7/2026 12:31:12 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Michael Halloran OR 97305-2161
7/7/2026 12:31:15 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Kristin Smith OR 97209-2285
7/7/2026 12:31:18 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Carol Wagner OR 97301-2753
7/7/2026 12:31:21 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Elizabeth Darby OR 97209
7/7/2026 12:31:24 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. First off thank you for your service during this turbulent and highly impactful time. It is imperative that you all work together to realign IOU incentive structure so that they can consistently make money for their shareholders by saving the rate base money. Why can’t my pacific power time of use plan be more reactive to the grids actual hourly needs via a software based system like Kracken? Why can,t my two evs with 110 kw worth of battery provide grid services via v2g yet? I feel like my IOU is still locked up in the 1970s! Help them see the light by letting the move software programs for VPPs like Kracken from operational expenditures to capital expenditures and get this ball rolling. Lastly I have grave concerns about the Goldendal pumped hydro plan that CIP is funding. The tribes are getting screwed over in a big way by FERC and Washington PUD and it needs to stop. If you have any influence on this state of affairs I wish you would speak up. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. David King OR 97217-2624
7/7/2026 12:31:27 AM	General Comment			christinea@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Christine Anderson OR 97003
7/7/2026 12:31:30 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mx. Jay Baker OR 97330
7/7/2026 12:31:32 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Paul Sansone Sansone OR 97117-9419
7/7/2026 12:31:35 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Carolyn Matthews OR 97218-2040
7/7/2026 12:31:39 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Stephen Hocker OR 97367-5302
7/7/2026 12:31:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr. David Rief OR 97211-2745
7/7/2026 12:31:46 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Sandra Thompson OR 97703-5288
7/7/2026 12:31:49 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Mary Anne Joyce OR 97215-3216
7/7/2026 12:31:51 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs Deb Siscaretti OR 97236-7822
7/7/2026 12:31:54 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Kathy Peterson OR 97045-9583
7/7/2026 12:31:58 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. Oregonians have seen utility bills increase by 50%, from 2021 to 2025. In 2025 we saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. I implore the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. Regulators should limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. Ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. We should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Mitch Williams OR 97011-0291
7/7/2026 12:32:00 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. Dear Commissioners, From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please take a serious look at these recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation and proposal. This is a crucial time to consider the increase in barriers and burdens that the public is taking on, meanwhile...their wages and income aren't keeping up with the cost of living. Stop putting the onus on the public and take responsibility for what is yours. Do the right thing. Sincerely, Anette Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Anette Hassold OR 97267-2554
7/7/2026 12:32:03 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Vern Owens OR 97042-8611
7/7/2026 12:32:06 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Christy Morse OR 97042-8611
7/7/2026 12:32:09 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr Al Beltram OR 97321-7405
7/7/2026 12:32:12 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. David Osborne OR 97219-5504
7/7/2026 12:32:15 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Linda Lee Showerman OR 97530-8979
7/7/2026 12:32:18 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians do. Ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. In short, this act helps keep for profit utility companies honest about how they deliver essential services. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Kei Quitevis-Smith OR 97007
7/7/2026 12:32:21 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Bret A. Wonderlick OR 97212-1638
7/7/2026 12:32:24 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr Matthew Stahl OR 97394-9478
7/7/2026 12:32:26 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to center Oregonians in regulatory decisions more fully. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, CUB, and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them, as sound economic management as corporate entities located in Oregon, just as ordinary Oregonian residents have to. Regulators limiting how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan would provide predictability, helping Oregonians better handle these rate increases. Ensuring that utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis of rate increases, let them participate more effectively in rate cases, and protect our energy bills from unforeseen and calamitous increases. It is in utilities' best interest to maintain viability for all parties. We have already seen what not doing that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. The Commission needs to act to ensure the built-in predictability of customer bills. The Commission needs to ensure that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Moira McAuliffe OR 97211-1082
7/7/2026 12:32:30 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. This is why we need PUBLIC POWER: From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Angela Zehava OR 97202-6631
7/7/2026 12:32:33 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Barbara Backstrand OR 97209-2735
7/7/2026 12:32:36 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. Hello, I am an active community member, mother of two teenagers, sociology instructor at public colleges and universities, and public-facing community researcher. As a struggling Oregonian trying to make ends meet from month to month, I am significantly concerned at the unchecked growth and development of data centers in Oregon, especially near my home in Washington County. Our State's policies and laws around land use, energy use, and the management of pollution by data centers are HARMING Oregonians. We must have transparency about rule making that benefits corporations and strict guardrails in place around how the economic surplus of what is created by data centers benefits our State. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr Sarah Chivers OR 97225
7/7/2026 12:32:39 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Lee Curran OR 97603-8913
7/7/2026 12:32:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Patricia Bowman OR 97229-6820
7/7/2026 12:32:45 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. B.C. Shelby OR 97209-3464
7/7/2026 12:32:48 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Donna Bonetti OR 97459-2020
7/7/2026 12:32:52 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr. Sarah Chivers OR 97225
7/7/2026 12:32:55 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Barbara Troxel OR 97030-4956
7/7/2026 12:32:58 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Benjamin Rosen OR 97206
7/7/2026 12:33:01 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Lucy Kennedy-Wong OR 97215-4142
7/7/2026 12:33:04 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. Only you can prevent unfair rate increases. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Mark Birnbaum OR 97217-7810
7/9/2026 12:30:30 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr Michael Dean OR 97459-2143
7/9/2026 12:30:33 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Ann Nowicki OR 97408-5915
7/9/2026 12:30:37 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. s cook OR 97236-1085
7/9/2026 12:30:40 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Becky Lippmann OR 97322-4519
7/9/2026 12:30:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Patricia Bowman OR 97229-6820
7/9/2026 12:30:46 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Make no mistake--this proposed action is the reasonable way to shift the paradigm. There is also a hard way that none of us want to see. It's your choice. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Clayton Knight OR 97223-9140
7/9/2026 12:30:50 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Kathleen Barnebey OR 97035-1171
7/9/2026 12:30:53 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates and I urge you to adopt it. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Dr Charles Patton OR 97405-2516
7/9/2026 12:30:56 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Rachel Baschieri OR 97330
7/9/2026 12:30:59 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Jennifer Sprague OR 97304-4327
7/9/2026 12:31:02 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Behdad Parsa OR 97501-4452
7/9/2026 12:31:06 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Michele Hanson OR 97394-9352
7/9/2026 12:31:09 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Lyn Larson OR 97330-5914
7/9/2026 12:31:13 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Dianne Ensign OR 97219-7655
7/9/2026 12:31:15 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Jeff Kuehl OR 97080-9395
7/9/2026 12:31:19 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Miss D. Deloff OR 97078-2254
7/9/2026 12:31:22 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Kathi Futornick OR 97114-7005
7/9/2026 12:31:26 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Dear Public Utility Commission, I am writing to you today not just as a ratepayer, but as an Oregonian concerned about the escalating cost of living in our communities. Energy is a basic necessity, yet the frequent and unpredictable rate hikes from for-profit utilities are pushing community stability to the brink. Right now, average household incomes are failing to keep pace with soaring living expenses, leaving families with zero financial margin. We need a regulatory framework that places the well-being of everyday people above corporate profit margins. The proposed framework developed by the OPUC analysts offers a necessary and overdue course correction. I strongly urge the Commission to finalize rules that mandate the following: Enforceable Fiscal Guardrails: For-profit utilities should not operate on blank checks. Requiring strict, five-year spending plans forces these corporations to practice the same budgetary discipline that Oregon families must practice every single day. Hard Caps on Rate Escalation: We need predictable living expenses. Putting a definitive ceiling on how much can be added to our bills over a five-year period is the only way to shield households from sudden financial shock. Tiered Relief and Fair Rate Shifting: Low-income assistance is vital, but the squeezed middle class is completely falling through the cracks—earning too much for standard aid but too little to afford these skyrocketing bills. The PUC should structure utility rates so that wealthy, high-volume consumers and massive corporate users pay a higher tier, funding robust relief programs so the financial burden doesn't default to working families. Value-Driven Profit Incentives: Utility profits should be a reward for excellent service, not a guarantee. A significant portion of their financial gain must be explicitly tied to reducing service disconnections, maintaining rigorous safety standards, and expanding localized clean energy. The FAIR Energy Act gave us the tool to change how we handle utility oversight. Please adopt the analysts' proposal and signal that Oregon’s utility decision-making belongs to the people, not the shareholders. ~Wenseay Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Miss Wenseay Seay OR 97202-4959
7/9/2026 12:31:29 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Craig Marburger OR 97239-5959
7/9/2026 12:31:32 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. David Riney OR 97259
7/9/2026 12:31:35 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Bonnie Waterston OR 97233-2657
7/9/2026 12:31:39 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Jo Rossman OR 97123-8713
7/9/2026 12:31:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Dana Weintraub OR 97003-4249
7/9/2026 12:31:45 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Norah Renken OR 97203-5241
7/9/2026 12:31:49 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. KATHRYN CHAMBERS be in OR 97306-9698
7/9/2026 12:31:52 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mr. Glen Comunzis OR 97223-2876
7/9/2026 12:31:56 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Myriam Alaux OR 97209
7/9/2026 12:31:59 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Elayna Trucker OR 97206
7/9/2026 12:32:02 AM	General Comment			annlittlewood3@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. My electric bill is $234/month, my biggest utility expense by far. I've learned that 2025 saw another record number of disconnections and no wonder! I understand that the legislature directed the Public Utility Commission to pay more attention to household consumers in regulatory decisions. Why on earth wouldn't they do that? We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Ann Littlewood OR 97212-3445
7/9/2026 12:32:06 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. It's imperative to hold down costs for utility customers who have suffered large increases in the past few years! From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Mrs. Donna Steadman OR 97224-5691
7/9/2026 12:32:09 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. It's hard to absorb these extra costs each year, even while increasingly limiting use of gas and electricity. I no longer cook with my gas stove and oven. It is especially maddening when much extra cost has been related to big energy users. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms. Estelle Voeller OR 97501-9615
7/9/2026 12:32:12 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, Hello, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to adopt the first phase of the FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal to protect Oregonians from for-profit utilities’ frequent rate increases and ensure utilities better control their costs. This comment is for Docket AR 676. From 2021 to 2025, we’ve seen Oregonian utility bills increase by 50%, leading to increased energy insecurity across the state. 2025 saw another record number of disconnections for Oregon families who could not keep up with the rising cost of living, coupled with our rising energy rates. When the legislature passed the FAIR Energy Act, it directed the Public Utility Commission to better center Oregonians in regulatory decisions. I support the proposal from PUC Staff, alongside CUB and other energy advocates. We need the PUC to require for-profit utilities to create five-year budget plans. The utilities need to create sound budgets and abide by them just like ordinary Oregonians have to. Regulators should also limit how much money a utility can add to our monthly bills over the 5-year plan. This would provide better predictability, helping Oregonians to better handle these rate increases. Also, ensuring utilities have to plan 5 years at a time would allow advocates to better handle the analysis, letting them better participate in rate cases and protect our energy bills. Ultimately, we should not be allowing for-profit utilities to write their own rules. It is in their best interest to maintain the status quo, but we’ve seen what that means for Oregonians: unaffordable gas and electric bills. The Commission needs to act to ensure better predictability of customer bills and that utilities will control their spending. Please adopt the recommendations from your staff on the Phase 1 FAIR Energy Act implementation proposal. Sincerely, Ms Marie Wakefield OR 97365