Docket Number	Docket Name	Company
UE 473	PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY REQUEST FOR A GENERAL RATE REVISION	PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC

Created Date	Comment Type	First Name	Last Name	Comment
7/28/2026 7:09:17 AM	Support Docket	Mickey	Lee	Thank you for shifting the burden of utility costs away from the average citizen and towards companies, specifically data centers. Perhaps people will have a more favorable opinion of data centers if they start contributing to our communities and maybe, just maybe PGE & PAC will start thinking more strategically about the financial burden that they’re constant rate hikes put on all of us. This not is not meant to focus on the utilities though. It is to thank PUC team for making this decision!
7/31/2026 8:53:30 AM	Oppose Docket	Francie	King	PGE has raised rates in the past 5 years over 50%. This is unacceptable and must stop. We are a county in crisis with many fleeing Portland due to taxes and fees that are burdensome not only for everyday people but for companies. PGE must be stopped. There is no reason to raise rates, yet again. Consumers have had it.
7/31/2026 12:36:10 PM	Oppose Docket	Linda	Monahan	PGE is requesting yet another rate increase, it's 8th in as many years. PGE's justification is the cost of improving infrastructure. When are PGE'S stock holders going to assume reduced dividends instead of passing along these costs to consumers? PGE gives out reduced rates to their retirees. Consumers don't have any control over who provides our electricity. I invested i $27K in solar to mitigate the rising cost of energy. PGE has increased our bill by 45% over 3 years! We get no rebate from PGE instead our contribution to the grid goes to funding the low income energy assistance program. When our inverter failed, Solar Edge compensated us for our solar production loss. Please deny PGE's unreasonable rate increase requests.
7/31/2026 6:53:50 PM	Support Docket	TegN	Angren	This is a frankly ridiculous request. Doing anything but rejecting this will be another cog in the endless machine that shrinks the middle class and kills off the poor. Families will have no choice but to allow their power to shut off as they are forced to choose between paying rent, groceries, or electric. Reject corporate greed at the cost of Portland citizens. Do not allow PGE to raise rates, yet again.
8/1/2026 1:12:25 AM	Oppose Docket	Susan	Stigers	It is unfair and unethical that PGE is asking for yet ANOTHER increase, the 8th in a row, this time for nearly 5%! PGE has increased it's rates around 65% over the last 10 years. If PGE gets what it wants that will be a nearly 70% increase over a little more than 10 years. The cost of living has increased 30-40% over the last 10 years. That means PGE's typical rate payer will pay 30-40% MORE THAN the cost of living. Enough is enough, say "NO" to PGE!
8/3/2026 12:54:14 PM	General Comment			Why are we allowing a "public" utility to raise rates again when rates have increased almost 50% since 2022. They made a significant profit the last fiscal year. They need to use that money to invest into communities they serve. I have no choice the electric company if I had a choice that would make thing more completive.
8/3/2026 3:35:47 PM	General Comment	DOMINIC	SERRANO	Complaint:I reading news sources about PGE wanting to raise the rates again. This cannot happen, especially considering the fact that large industry currently gets discounted service rates. Its not affordable for residential customers. As a business they (PGE) should have, through the years, upgraded and planned better. They are for profit and this is merely greed. Many folks in the community struggle to afford what they have now. Its a monopoly of sorts and one can't simply choose a cheaper option when they raise rates. Please do not approve their request to raise rates. Please investigate their business practices and their profits to improve transparency to their reasons to raise rates continuously like this. They have dropped the ball on planning and growth through the years. This is something that should have more oversight. 349 NE 3RD AVE 11 HILLSBORO, OR 97124 County: WASHINGTON
8/4/2026 9:16:21 AM	Oppose Docket	Gabriel	Piltzer	Dear Commissioners, I am writing as a residential customer of Portland General Electric to respectfully but firmly oppose the company's proposed rate increase for 2027. I understand PGE is requesting an overall 4.8% increase, which would raise the average residential customer's monthly bill by roughly $8.33. I ask the Commission to scrutinize this request closely and to reject or substantially reduce it on behalf of the families who will bear its weight. This is not an isolated request. If approved, it would mark the eighth consecutive year PGE has raised rates, and residential customers have already seen their bills climb nearly 50% since 2021. For many of us, that is not a series of small adjustments — it is a fundamental change in what it costs to keep the lights on, the refrigerator running, and the heat working through an Oregon winter. I want the Commission to understand what these increases mean beyond the spreadsheets. In Portland and the surrounding communities, I know neighbors who have delayed medical care to cover their electric bill, seniors on fixed incomes who ration their heat, and families who have had to choose between rent and utilities. Every rate hike PGE requests lands hardest on the people least able to absorb it — renters, retirees, single parents, and working families already stretched thin by the rising cost of living in this region. I recognize that grid upgrades, wildfire mitigation, and meter replacement are real and necessary investments, and that Oregon's growing energy demands create genuine cost pressures. But I ask the Commission to hold PGE accountable to the same standard any household must meet: prioritize what is essential, control what is not, and ensure that shareholders and executives share in the sacrifice being asked of ratepayers. I also urge the Commission to examine whether costs tied to serving large commercial and data center customers are being fairly allocated to those customers, rather than shifted onto residential ratepayers who see little direct benefit from that growth. Affordability is not a side issue in this proceeding — it is the issue. Oregonians should not have to fear their monthly electric bill. I ask the Commission to: - Reject the proposed increase as filed, or reduce it to the minimum necessary to maintain safe and reliable service; - Require PGE to demonstrate that costs are being fairly allocated between residential and large commercial/data center customers; - Strengthen and expand low-income bill assistance and discount programs to protect the most vulnerable customers; and - Hold PGE to a higher standard of cost discipline before approving further increases in future years. Thank you for your time and for the important work you do on behalf of Oregon ratepayers. I trust the Commission will weigh the real, human impact of this decision as carefully as it weighs the numbers. Respectfully, Gabriel Piltzer
8/4/2026 10:40:41 AM	Oppose Docket			I have effectively not had a real raise in about 5 years. The cost of everything is WAY out pacing my income. All my bills, and expenses are going up so fast I may be forced to move from the area and find another job some place else.
8/4/2026 10:47:58 AM	Oppose Docket	amber	Hoyt	I can not believe they are asking for another raise, they just got a raise and even $8.00 increase is pushing people on fixed income to not be able to run/play/cook as they cannot afford these higher utilities, our water just had a rate increase in July, end of July they add 2 more taxes starting the first of August one month 9.50 added and then next month 5.50 added. I for one have stopped using outside water, buy a whole lot less in food and have lost 30lbs, turn off and unplug as much as I can. I have lived in my home for 50yrs, and this last year have really thought about selling because it is getting to where I can't afford much more. It is sad that these big companies can keep raising rate and get pay raises and bonuses, yet most of us live very minimal to keep a roof over our head. PGE says they won't raise rates for 2 yrs after 2027, but with all the fires and damage, can they really stick to what they say. Please have a heart and quit taxing us every year
8/4/2026 12:42:50 PM	General (Docket-Specific)	Bob	Whitcombe	As PGE seeks another rate increase of roughly 4%, I want to see this as part of a regional power plan that drives smart battery adoption, Solar integration, incentives for induction ranges, EV charging and standards for Vehicle to grid operations as part of a strategy to increase stability, resilience and cyber security. This "Death of a thousand cuts" approach suggests that PGE is entirely reactive instead of proactive and has no clue as to what is coming down the pipe from one year to the next. If they are not following a core 5 year plan to guide the business - we clearly need new management. I appreciate the $1.9B purchase of PPL assets will incur integration costs - but the decision made by PGE to expand its business and rate base should drive higher profits to support future expenditures or provide a net GAIN to ratepayers. I would like to see the five+ year vision, one that drives smart batteries, Virtual Power Plants, EV charging and incentives for induction vs gas ranges, as part of a grander vision supporting Vehicle to Grid integration. I have invested in Solar and smart battery systems and have few issues with the costs to manage the maintenance. But as a previous Planning and Control Manager for a larger Portland Manufacturing operation we regularly put in 5 year capital plans that supported the core mission with a vision to expansion and operational excellence. We are replacing older meters - OK. Are the new meters going to last 30-40 years? Are they cyber secure? Smart? Will they track consumption, send alerts on odd usage patterns, integrate with Smart battery controllers to facilitate bi-directional use and charging from EV batteries connected to a home inverter? If not, why not? IS PGE buying off the shelf items - or driving the software that is a critical piece of electronic meter systems in or3der to better operate, do smart load balancing and reduce the need for emergency Peaker systems. Will they be looking at 100MW - 200MW battery systems to backup key Portland substations, windfarms or utility scale solar farms. Ultimately we are in a transition from fossil fuels to renewables. This process can be managed effectively - requiring expenditures until a plateau is reached and sodium battery technology at utility scale and rates is available from CATL, GM and Ford. Then rates should stabilize or start declining. I want to better understand where PGE plans to go before signing off willy nilly on same old same old. One last thing. I have been a car owner for over half a century. Until EV's. The tech is changing materially every 18 months. As Biden's incentives were about to expire I chose an EV ... and leased it. I turned in my old, 50mpg gas guzzling Prius and got a $2500 credit on the 24-month lease. It paid for the first 10 months. Lease and operating costs for my Hyundai Ioniq 5 are $400 a year less than my older Prius. Ideally, those of you on the rate commission are aware of the changing power distribution landscape, evolving solutions and are asking the right questions to put us ahead to effectively manage a transition to new power generation, large battery storage - both chemical and hydro.
8/4/2026 12:47:36 PM	Oppose Docket	Tonya	Chambers	I think another electric raise is absolutely outrageous . I retired 5 years ago after working as as a Respiratory Therapist for 46 years .I now may have to go back to work because I can’t afford all these increases ! You are hurting the lives of people who have worked their whole lives. Enough is enough!
8/4/2026 1:59:53 PM	Oppose Docket	Carol	Lavine	I have held off registering a complaint, as I expect PGE to raise our rates irregardless of what folks have to say about the impact it has on most Oregon residents. The OPUC seems to simply rubber stamp any and all rate increases proposed by PGE. In the past, our highest rates were during summer months, the highest being around $120. Our bill for August is $170! And, our winter bills have increased substantially as well. In contrast, our NW Natural Gas bill has not substantially changed, much lower than our PGE bill. It used to be higher than PGE in the winter months and lower in the summer. We are seniors and on a fixed income. DOGE has drastically cut federal aid to seniors/low income folks to boot, and Oregon cannot make up the difference. These rate increases are unsustainable for most Oregonians. Sometimes PGE should have to have lower profits rather than make large expenditures on the the backs of rate payers/taxpayers. We have to live with less. PGE should have to eat a substantial portion of the costs.
8/5/2026 11:54:55 AM	Oppose Docket	Jon-Paul	Oliva	No new rate increases in 2027 for PGE. The cost of electricity for residential users has increased way beyond inflation, exacerbating the already unaffordable cost of living in the metro area of Portland. PGE needs to cut the fat in it’s for profit structure before asking the public to endure yet another increased cost.
8/5/2026 3:39:14 PM	General (Docket-Specific)	Jonathan	Lawson	Dear Commissioners, I am writing to respectfully urge you to reject or significantly reduce Portland General Electric's proposed rate increase. Oregon families are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, fuel, insurance, and other necessities. Another increase in electricity rates would place an even greater financial burden on households, seniors, veterans, and small businesses across our state. I ask that you carefully examine this proposal, require full transparency regarding the costs being passed on to customers, and prioritize affordability for the people of Oregon. Reliable electricity is a necessity—not a luxury—and rates should remain fair and reasonable. Please put Oregon families before utility profits. Thank you for your time and for considering my comments.
8/5/2026 4:14:21 PM	General (Docket-Specific)	Jennifer	Hortsch	Subject: Please Oppose PGE's Proposed Rate Increase Dear Commissioners, I am writing to respectfully urge you to reject or significantly reduce Portland General Electric's proposed rate increase. Oregon families are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, fuel, insurance, and other necessities. Another increase in electricity rates would place an even greater financial burden on households, seniors, veterans, and small businesses across our state. I ask that you carefully examine this proposal, require full transparency regarding the costs being passed on to customers, and prioritize affordability for the people of Oregon. Reliable electricity is a necessity—not a luxury—and rates should remain fair and reasonable. Please put Oregon families before utility profits. Thank you for your time and for considering my comments. Sincerely, Jennifer hortsch Salem, Oregon
8/5/2026 6:24:01 PM	Oppose Docket	Bambi	Plumb	Things are getting out of hand financially for people please do not let this pass.
8/5/2026 6:53:38 PM	Oppose Docket	Hannah	Stevens	Dear Commissioners, I am writing to respectfully urge you to reject or significantly reduce Portland General Electric's proposed rate increase. Oregon families are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, fuel, insurance, and other necessities. Another increase in electricity rates would place an even greater financial burden on households, seniors, veterans, and small businesses across our state. I ask that you carefully examine this proposal, require full transparency regarding the costs being passed on to customers, and prioritize affordability for the people of Oregon. Reliable electricity is a necessity—not a luxury—and rates should remain fair and reasonable. Please put Oregon families before utility profits. Thank you for your time and for considering my comments. Sincerely, Hannah Stevens Salem, Oregon
8/6/2026 8:11:19 AM	Oppose Docket	Margaret	Gim	8 increases in 1 year is getting ridiculous. Either it's poor planning on "improvements", maintenance should have already been figured into the budget for the year or just plain greed. The excuses are getting flimsy and are not holding up. Do you want everyone to move to solar? Is the data centers taking up so much that we have to resort to gouging the public. We are so close to just getting a full solar system and leaving the grid entirely. At this point, it's obvious it's naked greed. If you continue on this path, the public will rise up and then it will be game over.
8/6/2026 12:19:36 PM	Oppose Docket	Christy	Reckard	Good day ~ I respectfully and kindly request that the Commission reject any increase to residential energy prices as set forth in docket UE 473 - Portland General Electric Company request for a general rate revision. As stipulated by Portland General's employee, Angelica Espinosa, in her testimony (UAE 473/PGE/100; Espinosa/8) on page 8, lines 15 through 22, energy usage has declined in residential markets due to more efficient use of energy as well as lower residential growth patterns. This report should be good news for the use of electricity and allow for electricity to be used where needed. To the contrary, data centers, such as those in Hillsboro, are heavy users of electricity and, as Portland General purports, those who utilize more energy, should pay more. To follow their own logic, residential users should see a decrease in rates, while those corporations and data centers that drain the system should have their rates raised to encourage more efficient use of electricity. Hence, I kindly and respectfully ask the Commission to reject any increases in residential rates, but allow higher increases in rates to those who use more, such as data centers. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to a rebalance in use versus reward for Portland General Electric's customers. Respectfully, Christy Reckard
8/6/2026 1:38:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Kristina	Rasmussen	I am writing to oppose Portland General Electric's continued rate increases. PGE has raised residential rates in each of the last six consecutive years, with rates increasing by nearly 50% since 2021. That includes an approximately 18% increase in 2024 alone and another 5% increase in April 2026 that added about $8 to the average monthly residential bill. PGE has now filed for another increase in 2027, which would mark the seventh consecutive year of rate hikes. PGE continues to justify each increase with infrastructure investment, storm cost recovery, and power cost forecasts, but the cumulative effect falls on residential ratepayers who have no alternative provider. I ask the Commission to apply heightened scrutiny to PGE's cost justifications, require clearer public accounting of how each rate component is calculated, and weigh the cumulative five-year burden on households, not just the size of each individual filing, before approving further increases.
8/6/2026 3:58:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Gary	Green	Rates have already been raised this year. And the increase on data centers has not been high enough. The burden has been placed upon the banks of the average PGE resident/customer. This is an election year. It’s hard to believe our governor will support this. I certainly do not. We have three commissioners - Tawney, Perkins and Power. They can approve this request, deny it, reduce or modify it. They determine what costs are "prudent" and what shareholders are allowed to earn in equity. I am having an increasingly difficult time managing to pay what I owe now, with the prices of gasoline and bread, among many others, skyrocketing. I don't want any more profit earned on a basic necessity. I don't want to see this rate "revision" approved.
8/7/2026 12:33:30 AM	General Comment			From: teresa roman <tbudda1136@gmail.com<mailto:tbudda1136@gmail.com>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2026 5:22 AM To: PUC PUCHearings * PUC <puc.hearings@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:puc.hearings@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: Another rate hike! tbudda1136@gmail.com<mailto:tbudda1136@gmail.com>. Hello. Instead of having struggling oregonians pay the rate hike, maybe a look at the pay for the upper administration people!! If other states are buying our electricity, make them pay more! I'd like to know who (the person or persons) are requesting this rate hike....and what their salaries are. Sincerely, T Roman
8/7/2026 12:33:34 AM	General Comment			Dear Commissioners, I am writing to respectfully urge you to reject or significantly reduce Portland General Electric's proposed rate increase. Oregon families are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, fuel, insurance, and other necessities. Another increase in electricity rates would place an even greater financial burden on households, seniors, veterans, and small businesses across our state. I ask that you carefully examine this proposal, require full transparency regarding the costs being passed on to customers, and prioritize affordability for the people of Oregon. Reliable electricity is a necessity—not a luxury—and rates should remain fair and reasonable. Please put Oregon families before utility profits. Thank you for your time and for considering my comments. Sincerely, Aleesha Salem, OR
8/7/2026 12:33:38 AM	General Comment			I heard on the news PGE is going to request yet another rate hike and I couldn't even believe it. You're clearly aware of what they have done in the last 2 years to us consumers and you've allowed it. People can't afford any more hikes of any kind, let alone power. I live in my house alone and my power bill was $241 from June to July and I already feel like I sit around in the dark to save power, not to mention my $279 water bill. I just love the list of suggestions they put on their website on how to save power, which we are all already doing obviously we don't want to have a high bill, it's really insulting. I guess PGE and the public utilities commission won't be happy until everybody moves away from this state and you're left with our bill paying, tax revenue, mega economic supporters who are the homeless population!!! PLEASE TELL THEM NO FOR ONCE AND LET THEM CUT SOME OF THE FAT THEY SURELY HAVE AS A COMPANY!!! Desperately, Teresa Toren
8/7/2026 12:33:42 AM	General Comment			Over t he last 6 years PGE has had a 59% increased rate given to them I wish My retirement funds had that percentage of increase. BUT general inflation and my funds have not come close to this percent increase. It is time for these increases to the residential customers to Stop. Data Centers seem to be the reason for the increases as PGE states they have to improve infrastructure Yes the Data Centers have had an increase, but not enough to take care of the cost they have put on PGE. Eugene Waibel 36860 SW Gnos Rd Cornelius, Oregon 97113
8/7/2026 12:33:46 AM	General Comment			Patricia J Tawney 24081 S. Upper Highland Rd Colton, Oregon 97017 503-341-1478 TO: The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) and My State Legislators SUBJECT: Stop these outrageous power rates Dear Commissioners and Legislators, I am writing to demand accountability for the continuous, skyrocketing electricity rate increases approved for Portland General Electric (PGE). My recent bill (6/17-7/17 2026) cid:ii_19fc0a549037e782a1a1 cid:ii_19fc0a5b5f083eb40fd2 was $159.00 for just 663 kWh of usage. This equates to an outrageous all-in rate of roughly 24 cents per kWh, which is one of highest rates in the nation. What makes this situation worse is I actively followed PGE’s recommended energy-saving measures to lower my costs. Instead of saving money, my bills have effectively doubled. I am being financially punished for conserving energy. I purchas green power, and habitat support. All the things to help PGE be effective community partners. I also buy from the Community Solar project. Residential consumers cannot continue to act as an open checkbook for utility corporations or subsidize the grid expansions required by massive growth or corporate data centers. I have lived here, in this house, since we built it in 1962. We helped build the rural electric system. We paid thru the nose thru the deregulation fiasco of Enron and the ridiculous separation of power businesses that I had already paid for. I have invested in this power system all my life, as did my parents and grandparents and great grandparents. PGE and PUC act like I just arrived here and need to pay to build the power system. Growth should be paid for by those who are new, not by those who have been here for over 50 years. Republicans abd even democrats promised us that competition would reduce power rates. This did not and will not happen. I urge you to take immediate action: 1. PUC: Reject any future PGE rate increases and shift grid expansion costs directly onto the industrial data centers or new residential developers driving the demand. 2. Legislators: Champion consumer-protection laws that prevent utilities from passing all or most of their financial risks onto everyday households. Oregonians deserve affordable, fair utility rates. I look forward to hearing your specific plans to fix this crisis. Sincerely, Patricia J. Tawney
8/7/2026 12:33:50 AM	General Comment			This is ridiculous and I am incredibly tired of it. Recent Rate Increase History (2020–2026) The utility has implemented significant hikes every year since 2020, with rates rising approximately 65% over the past decade. The specific annual increases documented are: * 2020: 2% increase. * 2022: 11% increase. * 2023: 7% increase. * 2024: 18% increase (the highest in 20 years). * 2025: 5.5% increase (approved by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission). * 2026: 5% increase (effective April 1, 2026). Additionally, PGE proposed another increase of roughly 4.8% for the following summer (2027), which would mark the ninth consecutive year of hikes if approved. Prior to 2020, the search context does not list specific annual percentage increases, though it notes that the 2024 hike was the most severe in two decades. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
8/7/2026 12:33:54 AM	General Comment			To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to formally log my objection to Portland General Electric’s ongoing rate increases. It is entirely unacceptable that consumers are being forced to pay higher electricity bills during a time of high inflation and stagnate low wages, when many households are struggling to afford basic necessities like groceries. While everyday Oregonians are choosing between energy, rent, toiletries and food, PGE’s CEO, Maria Pope, is receiving over $7 million a year in total compensation. Even the $1.2 million of her “base salary” is an insane amount. Electricity is an essential public utility, that is at this point, required to live and NOT a luxury item. A captive customer base should not be financially strained to fund multi million dollar executive pay packages. I urge the Commission to protect consumers, reject further rate increases, and scrutinize PGE's executive compensation structures. I also urge you to lower CEOs total compensation to help cover any costs you’re trying to have the working classes pay. Thank you, S. Lee Salem, Oregon Sent from my iPhone
8/7/2026 12:33:57 AM	General Comment			rtimlick@encircletechnology.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to respectfully oppose Portland General Electric's proposed 3.9% residential rate increase. Oregon families have experienced repeated utility rate increases over the past several years while many households continue to struggle with inflation, rising housing costs, insurance, groceries, and other essential expenses. Another increase places an even greater burden on residents who have little choice but to purchase electricity from their local utility. While I understand that utilities must recover reasonable costs and invest in maintaining a reliable electric grid, I ask the Commission to carefully scrutinize this request. Any increase should only be approved if PGE can clearly demonstrate that every reasonable effort has been made to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and protect customers from unnecessary financial hardship. I encourage the Commission to: Require greater transparency regarding the specific reasons for the requested increase. Ensure shareholders—not just customers—share appropriately in the financial risks of operating the utility. Consider the cumulative impact that repeated rate increases have had on Oregon households and small businesses. Explore alternatives that minimize the impact on residential customers. Reliable electricity is essential, but affordability is equally important. I respectfully ask the Commission to deny or substantially reduce this proposed rate increase unless PGE can demonstrate it is truly necessary and in the public interest. Thank you for considering my comments and for representing the interests of Oregon's utility customers. Sincerely, Robert Timlick, Portland, OR Robert Timlick Encircle Technology LLC Phone: 541-286-6868 P.O.Box 471 Hood River, OR EncircleTechnology.com
8/7/2026 12:34:01 AM	General Comment			to whom it may concern, I just read that PGE is yet proposing another hike and rates. I like every Oregonian and American is struggling right now financially and it would be a grave injustice if you approve the rate increase for a company that pays out Millions to executives and shareholders. Actually, the economic situation isn’t even relevant when it comes to Economic justice. I can see no reason why this would be approved unless someone is getting money from PGE Which I hope is not the case! For the record,I Adamantly oppose any rate increase by this financially thriving company. Thank you… Monica Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
8/7/2026 12:34:05 AM	General Comment			To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a resident of Salem, Oregon, and a customer of Portland General Electric to formally log my strong opposition to the newly proposed residential electricity rate increases. Over the past few years, the compounding cost of electricity alone has severely outpaced local wage growth and inflation. My household, like many others in our community, has reached a breaking point. Electricity is a non-negotiable necessity, not a luxury. We have already minimized our household energy usage, yet our monthly bills continue to climb and we continue to fall short. We simply cannot keep up with these continuous price hikes. If the Commission approves another rate increase, it will force my family to make agonizing choices between keeping our lights on and paying for other basic necessities like food, healthcare, and housing. For renters like myself, this issue is a direct threat to our shelter. Our utility costs can be directly tied to our housing stability. When electricity bills skyrocket, it drains the limited funds we have set aside for rent or other necessities. Falling delinquent on our leases due to overwhelming utility burdens means risking immediate eviction and losing our housing entirely The burden of utility infrastructure investments, wildfire liabilities, and corporate profits should not be continuously balanced on the backs of everyday working families who have no choice in their energy provider. I urge the Commission to fulfill its duty to protect Oregon consumers. Please reject this proposed rate increase and hold our utility providers accountable to fair, affordable pricing. The working class is the backbone of society. Plain and simple: without their hard work and dedication, nothing runs. Thank you for your time, consideration, and public service. Sincerely, Sierra Lee 361 Aaron ct ne Salem or 97301 971-301-1511
8/7/2026 12:34:09 AM	General Comment			To the Oregon Public Utility Commission: I am writing to strongly urge you not to approve Portland General Electric’s request for another utility rate increase. PGE customers have experienced repeated rate increases since 2022, and enough is enough. Families and individuals across Oregon are already stretched thin by the rising costs of housing, groceries, insurance, transportation, taxes, and virtually every other necessity. Another increase in our electricity bills would place an even greater burden on people who are already struggling to make ends meet. Oregon households should not be expected to continually absorb higher and higher utility costs while PGE continues to seek additional increases. Electricity is not a luxury—it is a basic necessity. People should not have to choose between keeping their homes heated or cooled, paying their utility bill, buying groceries, or covering other essential expenses. If PGE believes it needs additional funding, I ask the Commission to require the company to look for other solutions before placing yet another financial burden on its customers. That should include examining administrative and executive expenses, reducing unnecessary spending, finding efficiencies, and making responsible budget cuts wherever possible. Oregonians cannot continue to shoulder increasingly outrageous utility rates on top of the high taxes and other costs of living that we already pay. We need relief, not another rate increase. I respectfully ask the Oregon Public Utility Commission to stand up for Oregon ratepayers and reject PGE’s proposed rate increase. Please consider the real impact these repeated increases have on working families, seniors, and individuals living on fixed or limited incomes. Thank you for considering the voices and financial realities of the people you are charged with protecting. Please reject PGE’s proposed rate increase. Sent from my iPhone
8/7/2026 5:45:28 AM	Oppose Docket	Derek	von Keszycki	PGE wants MORE money to chop down MORE of Forest Park, so it can run MORE transmission lines through our drought-riddled forests. No thanks. Tell the data centers to front this rate increase, since they keep popping up near Umatilla. We all know PGE is giving them a better rate than us and they use 20,000x more. This last Peak time is a great example of how PGE uses Consumers to make up its own shortfalls, instead of telling any commercial entity to hold tight. It’s getting ridiculous and Us Oregonians are sick and tired of putting up with it. Enough rate hikes, find another way to make some money. maybe ask your shareholders for a slice of the pie ?? Public Utility owned by Private Equity, that makes so much sense!!! I love paying for PGE’s bloat and debt, SAID NO ONE EVER.
8/9/2026 9:09:26 AM	Oppose Docket	Elektra	Ashbrook	I want to vocalize my unhappiness with Portland General Electric’s proposed rate raises for the coming year. This is the 8th consecutive rate increase proposed and I believe it will cause undue harm to the population that is already finically struggling in Portland. I strongly oppose data centers in Oregon and am viciously concerned with PGE making their consumers front this bill. While I understand occasional rate increases to assist with modernization and fire prevention, the repeated raises are unfair to the consumers. I urge OPUC to investigate these details when reviewing proposed rate increase and carefully consider the average Portlander and the harm this can cause to their finacial stability over time. With PGE monopolizing the Portland energy market, it leaves Portlander with no alternative options for energy providers. Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing.
8/11/2026 8:20:57 AM	Oppose Docket			PGE increases the rate year after year with no noticeable improvement to grid stability or blackout recovery times. PGE continues to increase the rates yet continues to pay a stock dividend rather than returning the investment to the community. These rate hikes are just to pad profits. PGE needs to look internally and find a way to reduce costs first before asking for more money
8/11/2026 9:35:24 AM	Oppose Docket	Nichole	Harding	We cannot continue to allow companies to pass expenses on to consumers at every turn. Average consumer expenses have gone through the roof while wages have stagnated. Companies face the same expense increases but have had the privilege of passing along the increases to consumers while increasing their own profits. It’s time for company profits to stagnate and for civilians to get our lives back. Do not approve yet another increase to protect PGE’s bottom line. They should not be profiting so much off the backs of civilians that require power. They can take the hit because I know we certainly cannot.
8/11/2026 11:08:48 AM	Oppose Docket			Dear Commissioners, I am writing to respectfully urge you to reject or significantly reduce Portland General Electric's proposed rate increase. Oregon families are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, fuel, insurance, and other necessities. Another increase in electricity rates would place an even greater financial burden on households, seniors, veterans, and small businesses across our state. I ask that you carefully examine this proposal, require full transparency regarding the costs being passed on to customers, and prioritize affordability for the people of Oregon. Reliable electricity is a necessity—not a luxury—and rates should remain fair and reasonable. Please put Oregon families before utility profits. Thank you for your time and for considering my comments. Sincerely, Anika Beaverton, Oregon
8/11/2026 2:15:20 PM	Oppose Docket	STEFANIE	ENGLISH	PLEASE do not raise our rates again! Like many older Oregonians, I live on a fixed income. I also qualify for a low-income grant of some discount each month. While I am extremely grateful for this discount, when the rates continue to rise, it is effectively wiped out. I am sure that other Oregonians in my situation have it worse. Please DIG DEEP to find other ways to cover the costs of electricity.
8/11/2026 3:50:04 PM	Oppose Docket	Laurie	Carter	Greetings, I am the owner of a small business in Silverton, Oregon, and also a resident of Silverton. I strongly object to the outrageous rate increase on small businesses, which I assume is being used to compensate for the huge energy need of data centers. Small businesses like mine (a yarn and gift shop) already struggle to stay open, and now we're being targeted with a 6.3% rate increase! This is totally unfair and biased towards the mega companies that are draining our economy and our utility needs. Please reject PGE's request and ask that they realign their proposal. Sincerely, Laurie Armstrong Carter Apples to Oranges 204 E. Main St Silverton, Oregon 97381 (503) 580-5355 apptooranges@gmail.com
8/11/2026 5:19:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Leah	Blake	I cannot afford basic electric and the price of electricity keeps going up and up. We have had to many increases. Cost of living in Oregon is horrible and one of the most expensive states to live in. There are to many increases over two years for PGE. It’s a choice between heat, food on the table, or and struggling to pay Mortgage. Minimizing use and using energy efficient appliances is not helping.
8/11/2026 8:12:46 PM	Oppose Docket	Indigo	Kerr-Harding	PGE has consistently raised rates far inflated above any estimate of increased costs. Their stock increased 14% recently. They recently gave residential customers a 3% cut, and it is clear that they are trying to claw that back. Additionally, the proposal inexplicably disproportionately increases the rates for small businesses, at almost 7%. At a time when small businesses continue to struggle, it is simply an insult to the local community to increase their rates the second most, only preceded by large data centers. They have cited wildfires, weather changes, and infrastructure projects as the reasons for the cost increase, but they do not name any specifics. What exact projects are being planned and executed, and what is the cost estimate for those projects? How will they determine the pricing of those projects? Weather changes and more extreme wildfires have been increasing for quite a few years now. What has the cost increase that can be tied to wildfires actually been? How about increased usage during hot weather? They track all of this information already. In a time where many corporations have been caught using situations to disproportionately increase their prices versus their actual cost increase, and a time where everyone except the largest businesses and richest people are struggling, we need to have solid data and legitimate information to back up their statements. We can't afford to simply take their word for it
8/11/2026 8:57:36 PM	Oppose Docket	Beth	Gartner	Please do NOT raise Newberg's PGE rates. Some of us barely get by on what we get for disability or SSI. We need more help not more increases!
8/11/2026 10:15:33 PM	Oppose Docket	David	Fossholm	So we as individuals must continue to support the for-profit utility? Our rates have gone up exponentially compared to inflation over the past 5 years while Maria Pope, CEO of Portland General Electric is able to receive a compensation packet worth approximately 7.4 Million dollars. But that's okay, us consumers can take another one for the team so that she gets her luxury lifestyle and the shareholders are happy. How about the Public Utility Commission sends a message that these constant rate hikes are not acceptable and that PGE should operate within their means? You have the power to do exactly that. People should come before profits, especially when it comes to basic utilities.
8/12/2026 9:02:49 AM	Oppose Docket	Shaun	Van Wyk	Enough with this AI bs future. I oppose this rate proposal as there was already a significant increase in rates this year. Take your data centers and shove them up the lazy people’s arses.
8/12/2026 9:07:03 AM	Oppose Docket	Jessica	Reese	I moved to Portland less than 2 years ago, and the number of proposed and accepted rate hikes is frankly ridiculous. The fact that a private utility company is able to take this much more money from the community every year is absurd. I make a decent amount of money, but every electric bill is already a good chunk of my paycheck. No one should have to pay this much to an investment company just to power their homes. And the emails they send out assuring us that it’s only a small increase is wild because they’ve sent those emails so many times. How many small increases until I can no longer afford electricity?
8/12/2026 10:08:30 AM	Oppose Docket	Ruppert	Reinstadler	Just received notice that PGE is asking for "ANOTHER" rate increase this year. I understand that their costs are going up but the grid is still unreliable and they are wasting so much money on inefficient and costly unreliable power sources. We destroyed the grid by closing coal plants. Now they want to reduce hydro power. I have seen this coming to a head for a while. I can't believe that you all can't see it. We need a well-balanced, efficient, cost-effective grid. I don't believe this rate increase is warranted. The PUC is supposed to protect our interests as citizens. Just always approving rate increases is not in our best interest. How about making the company prove that they are trying to reduce costs internally and that they're working on a solution to the problem. Please do not become part of the problem. Do not approve this rate increase.
8/12/2026 11:35:33 AM	Oppose Docket	Kristina	Ernstrom	Help me write a letter to Oregon Utility Commission against another price increase for PGE. The increases for the past 5 years have hit my family so hard we have to get help, but then that help effects us in other areas. This company was the phoenix from the Enron disaster. They should be watched like a hawk for price increases and refused any increases for the next 50 years.
8/12/2026 12:47:16 PM	Oppose Docket	Amanda	Seemann	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
8/12/2026 1:39:45 PM	Oppose Docket	Roza	Tammer	Good afternoon, I would like to strenuously object to the proposed rate increase. Oregon Public Utility Commission must attend to the financial unsustainability of this generation of taxpayers paying for every single deferred utilities improvement from the last four Portland mayors. Since 2019, I have seen in my own household an 83.8% increase in garbage/recycling, and the average Portlander has seen electricity through PGE go up about 70%, water go up 68% and natural gas go up about 60%. I am not sure why anyone would think we can support this financially, regardless of the urgency or need for these improvements. For reference, the average Portlander's salary and the average cost of living have both increased about 30% from 2019 to 2026. This clearly illustrates the fact that these rate increases are completely out of step with our ability to pay for them. The PUC must consider utility increases holistically versus approving them one by one as though there is no greater context. With grocery prices astronomically rising as well, it feels as though there has been zero consideration for affordability. We are considering moving away from Portland due to what it costs here for necessities alone; these are not luxuries and cannot be priced as such.
8/12/2026 2:49:33 PM	Oppose Docket	Kenneth	Kurras	PGE wants to keep increasing cost when they have raised electric bills over 60% over the last five year. Please put a stop to this especially when their CEO, Maria Pope, gets $1,205,111 with a total compensation package valued at approximately $7.42 million. For a public utility that we don't have a choice in, that is too high to pay a CEO.
8/12/2026 3:55:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Brooke	Cammarata	As a family of 4, 2 children under the age of 5. I have to choose when my children can take a bath. My family is on the reduced rates between 5pm-9pm. And our bills are still 200+ each month. 8$ a month is a small number to the company, but 8$ a month is 100$ not going towards my children. Everyday my family has to make choices on how much AC we use, when we wash dishes, wash laundry.
8/12/2026 4:41:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Jamie	Jones	PGE wants to have another rate increase of 3.9% in 2027! These price hikes and additional fees they have added to their billing over the last 4 years are ridiculous. 60% increase since January 2020! The state needs to put the brakes on these rate hikes. I thought that the Oregon Public Utility Commission was supposed to protect the public's interest. Why has PGE been given the go-ahead to increase electricity rates by 60% in less than 5 years? We should not have to pay PGE to upgrade their system and then be charged more for the electricity we use. These rate hikes are for PGE investors to make more money for their pockets. Time to start complaining to your state House Representatives and Senators; they need to freeze all rate hikes and additional fees. It's not like the Oregon Public Utility Commission is going to side with the public. Why do we even have a Public Utility Commission if they just rubber-stamp each and every rate hike proposed by PGE?
8/12/2026 7:55:42 PM	Oppose Docket	Aiden	Mangues	The consumer is already paying a high at the grocery store and at the gas pump and wages aren't keeping up with inflation as is, the last thing residents need is to pay more for energy that has already increased in the prior years.
8/13/2026 10:31:17 AM	Oppose Docket	Miguel	Gutierrez	My question is why now? Why upgrade smart meters and service lines now, when people are navigating through a rough economy of endless price increases? It seems like they should be planning ahead with their investments to build out infrastructure, rather than just asking for rate increases every time they want a new toy. My electric bill has nearly doubled in a very brief time period, and yet my devices only get more energy efficient over time. At this rate, myself and many others like me going to have to dedicate a monthly paycheck just to paying off PGE every month, by the end of the decade. PGE has been slamming its customers with 8 consecutive rate increases. A 60% increase in the last six years alone. Their increases have heavily outpaced the rate of inflation. People aren't exactly earning more, and what little cost of living increases people get, its completely consumed by all these increases. My issue isnt so much with the increase itself, but how regularly PGE has gotten into the habit of requesting them. To the point where one would question what is going on back there that there needs to be rate hikes every year?
8/13/2026 11:08:52 AM	Oppose Docket	Whitney	Petty	Hello, I am a born and raised Oregonian struggling to make ends meet. The continuous electricity rate increases through single source option Portland General electric over the last five years have been a tremendous financial burden our family. Even with measures to reduce electric usage, we suffer high cost of utility expense every month. As a two income family our financial wellness in Oregon is dreadful. The burden from continuously rising costs of electrical is emotionally and financially stressful. With no competing options available for electric, the monopoly forces hard working Oregonians to comply under duress.
8/13/2026 11:21:40 AM	Oppose Docket	Emily	Calkins	I am asking you to please reject Portland General Electric's latest request for yet another rate increase. People are already struggling with out-of-control costs, sometimes having to choose between paying utility bills, rent, or buying food and medicine. Many of us can't afford to see a dentist. Another rate increase is inhumane and profoundly cruel. I implore you as a public service entity to have some humanity. Thank you for your compassionate consideration.
8/13/2026 2:37:19 PM	Oppose Docket	Curt	h	Our family STRONGLY opposes ANY rate increase by pge. They want almost 4 percent increase in residential rates costing customers 9$ more am month on 780 kw, and higher!! Families are really struggling in this economy, we are retired and live on fixed income, we , CANNOT afford this!! PGE doesn't care, thet want to upgrade to service data centers, let data centers take care of their own. Vote down this proposed rate hike! Think of rate payers for a change. ENOUGH!! The Hinkles
8/13/2026 4:30:36 PM	Oppose Docket	Kent	Mccarty	I'm appalled at yet another ask by portland general electric to increase our rates. As a residential customer and a commercial customer, we've seen nothing but skyrocketing rates for the last several years. While we, the little people can little afford it. Perhaps pge should consider as a publicly traded company, reducing their dividend payments to shareholders instead of increasing their rates. Maybe the people of Oregon could vote to take them over as a public utility and not pay shareholders dividends at all.
8/13/2026 5:12:24 PM	Oppose Docket	Mo	Ebi	I think whoever is the beneficiary should pay for the electric bill. In this case, the data center companies benefit from the electricity. So, they should pay for it. Why would regular people pay for it?
8/13/2026 5:32:13 PM	Oppose Docket	Amirhossein	Davoody	Ordinary households did not create this demand, and we should not be required to subsidize datacenters
8/14/2026 12:33:42 AM	General Comment			From: Noah Dunham <noah.dunham@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 5:03 PM To: Portland General Electric <reply-MTN4BLASAGLERBRSMOLX2DDI4I.10199@em.portlandgeneral.com>; PUC CONSUMER PUC * PUC <PUC.CONSUMER@puc.oregon.gov> Subject: In response to PGE claiming Your electric bill may change in 2027 noah.dunham@gmail.com<mailto:noah.dunham@gmail.com>. This is the third year in a row that you will have increased rates without significant infrastructure changes in my area. There were three power outages NOT due to inclement weather that my neighborhood faced in 2026. I'm not in support of another rate hike especially when you all are not doing the due diligence of pro-rating the downtime from power outages to your customer's bills. I understand that our power grid needs improvement and maintenance but blaming this on extreme weather is not going to fly if you are not transparent on where these increased funds will be going to. This reads as price gouging. Not investment in making your overall product better for your customers. -- Noah Dunham noahdunham.com 503-358-6761<tel:503-358-6761> noah.dunham@gmail.com<mailto:noah.dunham@gmail.com>
8/14/2026 12:33:46 AM	General Comment			From: Elise West <em7or@aol.com<mailto:em7or@aol.com>> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2026 11:15 AM To: PUC PUCHearings * PUC <PUC.HEARINGS@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:PUC.HEARINGS@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: PGE increase request em7or@aol.com<mailto:em7or@aol.com>. To the Oregon Public Utility Commission: I am writing to strongly urge you not to approve Portland General Electric’s request for another utility rate increase. PGE customers have experienced repeated rate increases since 2022, and enough is enough. Families and individuals across Oregon are already stretched thin by the rising costs of housing, groceries, insurance, transportation, taxes, and virtually every other necessity. Another increase in our electricity bills would place an even greater burden on people who are already struggling to make ends meet. Oregon households should not be expected to continually absorb higher and higher utility costs while PGE continues to seek additional increases. Electricity is not a luxury—it is a basic necessity. People should not have to choose between keeping their homes heated or cooled, paying their utility bill, buying groceries, or covering other essential expenses. If PGE believes it needs additional funding, I ask the Commission to require the company to look for other solutions before placing yet another financial burden on its customers. That should include examining administrative and executive expenses, reducing unnecessary spending, finding efficiencies, and making responsible budget cuts wherever possible. Oregonians cannot continue to shoulder increasingly outrageous utility rates on top of the high taxes and other costs of living that we already pay. We need relief, not another rate increase. I respectfully ask the Oregon Public Utility Commission to stand up for Oregon ratepayers and reject PGE’s proposed rate increase. Please consider the real impact these repeated increases have on working families, seniors, and individuals living on fixed or limited incomes. Thank you for considering the voices and financial realities of the people you are charged with protecting. Please reject PGE’s proposed rate increase. Sent from my iPhone
8/14/2026 12:33:49 AM	General Comment			Dear Adjudicator of Rate Increase, The reuuest of PGE Rate increase og 3.9% excedes the raise in inflation at this time. Please continue to support the customers in mid Willamette Valleyand only allow to a rate increase consistant with the increase at the time of your review of the inflation rate increase. Thanks for listing, Randall Ray Tax Payer
8/14/2026 12:33:53 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to strongly oppose another residential electricity rate increase under UE 473. I have lived in Portland for nearly 30 years. I love this city, I have built my life here, and I have watched the cost of simply living here climb year after year. At some point, we have to stop treating the people who live here as an endlessly available source of additional revenue. I am a six-figure tech professional, and even I am finding Portland’s rising cost of living increasingly difficult to absorb. I don’t say that because I expect sympathy. I say it because if someone earning six figures is feeling the cumulative weight of housing, utilities, food, insurance, and other basic expenses, what does another rate increase mean for a family earning half that? What does it mean for a senior on a fixed income or a single parent? Those people are no less deserving of a warm home, financial stability, or a decent quality of life simply because their jobs don’t pay six figures. I am also deeply concerned about the enormous growth in electricity demand from data centers and other large corporate users in Oregon. These companies have benefited from significant tax incentives while placing extraordinary demands on our power infrastructure. Oregon has already recognized that large-load customers should bear the costs their growth creates. That principle needs to remain simple and firm: growth should pay for growth. Residential customers should not become the financial backstop for a power system increasingly being asked to accommodate enormous corporate loads. There is also a serious issue of trust. Portlanders are repeatedly told that higher rates are necessary while watching executive compensation, shareholder returns, and corporate growth continue. Electricity isn’t a luxury. People cannot opt out of heating their homes, refrigerating their food, or keeping the lights on. That’s precisely why strong regulation matters. I am asking the Commission to scrutinize UE 473 and require PGE to demonstrate that every requested increase is necessary, that costs are being assigned to the customers responsible for creating them, and that alternatives have been exhausted before asking households for more. Portland does not belong only to people who can comfortably absorb another $10, $20, or $30 every month. Teachers, caregivers, service workers, retirees, and families living paycheck to paycheck have every bit as much right to remain in this community as those of us fortunate enough to earn considerably more. Please don’t make ordinary Portlanders pay more simply because they have nowhere else to go. I sincerely don’t know how anyone on PGE’s executive leadership team/board can in good faith look any Portland service worker in the eye while ordering their coffee, and not feel a shred of guilt over how they’re making people choose between food or keeping the lights on. Thank you for considering my comments. Nicole Stavenau Portland, Oregon
8/14/2026 12:33:57 AM	General Comment			To whom it may concern, If what I hear is true, there is consideration of hiking the prices for electricity yet again. Our bill has already been outrageous for the past few years and I cannot imagine being able to pay for a higher bill. Heating our homes in winter and cooling them when we have 90-100 degree days in the summer is an essential need, increasing the rate of cost for us to do so every year is inane. We aren't getting any better service for the cost, people are just making more money off of us. Please please consider not passing this. Thank you, Dani Szafran 1047 SE 123rd Ave, Portland, OR 97233 971-258-7221
8/14/2026 12:34:01 AM	General Comment			To whom it may concern, Please do not allow for PGE to raise their rates. We are in a cost-of-living crisis, Oregon’s unemployment rates have skyrocketed into the top 10 of the nation. While the CEO of PGE makes 7.4 million. Oregonians cannot afford another energy hike. Please fight for the everyday Oregonians, not the corporations. Over the last six years, our rates have gone up by accumulative 66%. Thank you, https://fancy-blue-wave.s3.amazonaws.com/logos/files/001/421/228/landscape/Weaver_Headshot_2023_reszied.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif Grace Kathleen Weaver (She/her)Mezzo-Soprano & Voice Teacher mezzo.gkw@gmail.com<mailto:mezzo.gkw@gmail.com> / 5037028894 https://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif https://www.graceweaversing.com/home https://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif Facebook Instagram
8/14/2026 12:34:04 AM	General Comment			To Whom It May Concern, Please do not allow PGE to increase our rates again just to deliver higher stockholder dividends. Our rates have increased every year for almost a decade, adding 66% to our monthly bill. Increasing executive compensation should not be a priority when the average Portland resident struggles to pay their bill. If they're going to actually address infrastructure, please do what every bill payer must do- work with the money & inflow they have and adjust within their own budget before the cost is offloaded to the end user. Sincerely, Emilie Shireen Press
8/14/2026 12:34:07 AM	General Comment			To the Commissioners of the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a Portland General Electric (PGE) customer to voice my strong opposition to PGE’s continued efforts to increase residential electricity rates. Following years of successive annual rate hikes, the utility's recent push for further general rate increases is unjustified and places an unfair financial burden on Oregon households. It is deeply concerning that residential customers are continuously asked to absorb higher general rates while PGE simultaneously guarantees rising dividend payouts to institutional shareholders. Furthermore, reports indicating that executive compensation has scaled even more than these rate increases, especially partially due to adjusting customer satisfaction thresholds downward, demonstrate a misalignment between corporate incentives and public service. PGE claims these increases are entirely separate from data center growth, yet the compounding operational overhead is being disproportionately passed to captive residential ratepayers. I urge the Commission to rigorously scrutinize PGE's operational overhead, reject requests to increase corporate profit margins or so-called "return on equity," and protect everyday consumers from these continuous rate hikes. It is absurd that CEO Maria Pope sits on millions of dollars while the average Portlander struggles to heat their home. Thank you for your time, Donny Christison 7417 SE Duke St, Portland, OR 97206 Donny Christison (they/them) 541-990-2973
8/14/2026 12:34:11 AM	General Comment			To whom it may concern, I'm a resident of portland and I 100% do not agree with the hikes in electric rates. I live in a 1 bed, 1 bath apartment alone and still havw utility bills electric included that is $200 every month which makes zero sense. Please keep your portlanders in mind, many of us cannot keep up with these increases.
8/14/2026 7:42:28 AM	Oppose Docket	Cara	Renfroe	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
8/14/2026 8:55:20 AM	Oppose Docket			I just received an email that pge is yet again requesting another increase to our utility cost. I strongly oppose this as does every other resident in this state. This company has driven electric costs to levels that residents cannot afford, and continue to charge us even when the power is out. I have been overcharged every single month for years and ignored when complaining. I am demanding we deny these i creases and tell pge shareholders to better mange their money. For profit utilities is criminal and those in charge should be prosecuted.
8/14/2026 9:22:26 AM	Oppose Docket	Cassie	Rader	Data centers need to pay their fair share. How many rate increases has PGE forced on the average Oregonian in the last 8 years? Too many. Rates are up over 60% in the last 10 years and it is unacceptable.
8/14/2026 2:57:16 PM	Oppose Docket	Jesse	Sievertsen	They keep raising the bill and we can barley pay it as is.
8/14/2026 4:28:57 PM	Oppose Docket	Christina	Guida	I oppose PGE's proposed rate increase and ask the Oregon Public Utility Commission to reject it in its entirety. PGE customers have already faced repeated rate increases in recent years: 2022: approximately 3.6% 2023: approximately 7% 2024: approximately 18% 2025: approximately 5.5% 2026: approximately 5% PGE is now asking customers to pay even more, despite reporting approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paying approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders that year. The PUC's responsibility is to determine whether a rate increase is justified, based on evidence of reasonable and prudent costs. Customers should not be expected to continually absorb higher rates simply because PGE proposes additional costs or investments. PGE is a regulated monopoly providing an essential service. Customers cannot choose another electric provider. Please reject PGE's proposed rate increase in full and leave current rates unchanged.
8/14/2026 4:29:06 PM	Oppose Docket			I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
8/14/2026 4:49:01 PM	Oppose Docket			I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
8/14/2026 4:56:17 PM	Oppose Docket			The wealthy cannot continue to squeeze the rest of us. This rate increase is not for any of the reasons PGE listed. It is a cynical gambit to line the pockets of their investors. The profit they take from us is 100% waste. They can maintain their services and offer us reductions in cost. Look at their own investor reports! They'd just have to accept less profit. This latest effort to raise the cost again is obscene. They must be told no. Otherwise, they will simply keep raising the cost and we'll have to keep paying it. If they don't want to operate the vital utility at anything other than a huge profit margin, then let them kick rocks. Let's eliminate PGE entirely and put electricity under public control. The utility commission has an obligation to actually do the work of governing this process. This rate hike must be denied.
8/14/2026 5:06:55 PM	Oppose Docket	Russ	D	This is PGE's 8th annual residential rate increase, with a nearly 50% total increase across them all, which isn't anywhere near the speed of inflation. In 2024 alone we saw a 20.7% increase in residential rates, with the prior year (2023) being a 12.1% increase. In the past five years, Hillsboro has seen a roughly 4.4% increase in population. Doubling residential rates seems a little extreme compared to any of these considerations. This tactic where rates are gradually snowballed year over year into a much wider gap doesn't seem with the growing awareness of data centers. Though a lower residential increase was selected this year, the total increases that have built up over time are still significant, and they should not continue to be compounded for the eighth year in a row. Instead we should turn to the actual strain on the power grid. Adding a line in an email that data centers are "paying for the infrastructure needed to support them" isn't acceptable when the continued increases to residential rates aren't logically adding up.
8/14/2026 7:55:06 PM	General (Docket-Specific)	Mary	Keating	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/14/2026 8:53:59 PM	Oppose Docket	P	Kumar	GE is requesting yet ANOTHER rate increase. This one will be 3.9%. That means that since 2023, that's a 48.7% increase in rates. This is unsustainable. Please submit your strong opposition to this request to OPUC immediately. Here is my formal comment: Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable.
8/14/2026 9:14:45 PM	Oppose Docket	Laura	Allen	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ENOUGH ALREADY!
8/14/2026 9:20:40 PM	Oppose Docket	Michael	Whorton	Oh Hello, I got an email from PGE letting me know that they were requesting to increase our rate another $8(ish) in 2027. Apparently, the last increase of the same approximate value was not enough to (save money for future events like the last ice storm) and they need more dollars to keep people, not data centers, running. I'm so glad they understand the current economy and they are doing their part to help our community because, as a basic monopoly, we need them and they "want to help us". PS. You should keep using the MOST expensive, subcontracted tree trimming/removal company (Asplundh) in the Portland area will also "save you money"...i mean "us money".
8/14/2026 9:40:03 PM	Oppose Docket	Carroll	Deason	I strongly oppose Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase to become effective in 2027. This proposed rate increase comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that place an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% Compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. Household income in Oregon has not risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families already struggle with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Adding another rate increase to these pressures is unreasonable and irresponsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect is punitive. The public cannot ALS should not be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility, it should not be such an unreasonable expense to ratepayers — many of whom are struggling —so that substantial profits may be distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to decide between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a breaking point. Additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable at this time. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. The public needs protection
8/14/2026 9:55:14 PM	Oppose Docket	Jessica	Dent	I strongly oppose any increase in power utility fees, particularly considering since 2023 we have seen a nearly 50% increase, we simply can not absorb more! I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 1:25:44 AM	Oppose Docket	David	Borden	Please vote NO on the proposed 3.9% increase in electricity rate by PGE. Since 2023 the total of all the rate increases is almost 50%. Enough is enough. My money is not to pay PGE's share holders.
8/15/2026 8:26:29 AM	Oppose Docket	Darin	Tillinghast	Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 8:52:57 AM	Oppose Docket	Gregory	Trullinger	Please look deeper than your ratepayers pockets to solve PGE's fiscal problems. As James Caan loves to say, "give me a break".
8/15/2026 9:06:35 AM	Oppose Docket	Valerie	Y	Deny PGE rate hike! 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 9:30:10 AM	Oppose Docket	Mike	Claussen	Yet another rate hike? Come on! It's getting absurd. Look back at all of the rate increases over the last few years. It's too much. I'm writing in opposition to yet another rate hike.
8/15/2026 9:30:30 AM	Oppose Docket	Liz	Dordal	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 9:51:36 AM	Oppose Docket	Bill	Elliott	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 9:52:37 AM	Oppose Docket	Bill	Elliott	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 10:07:00 AM	Oppose Docket	Ruby	Edelmaier	This is insane. You are causing Oregonians such hardship with all the rate hikes.! Please reconsider another rate hike, people are having to choose between paying a PGE bill or putting food on the table or going to there doctor. It’s not just you that wants to raise prices it is everyone! We can not continue to survive with all the rate hikes!
8/15/2026 10:23:16 AM	Oppose Docket	Deborah	Jackson	I don't understand how PGE can think about raising the costs by 3.9% when people are going hungry in Oregon? Also, maybe the board members salaries need to be trimmed a bit. Non-employee board members for Portland General Electric (PGE) in Oregon typically make between $220,000 and $395,000 per year.According to financial and executive data aggregated from PGE’s annual proxy disclosures:Average Independent Director Pay: Most independent board members earn an annual total compensation package averaging around $265,000 to $287,000.Independent Board Chairman: The Chairman of the Board (James Torgerson) receives higher compensation, totaling $392,500.Executive Board Members: Maria Pope, who serves as both the company's President/CEO and a board member, receives a significantly higher corporate executive compensation package totaling $7.58 million. All of these salaries are way out of line - how much of their salaries will have a boost if the rates go up for the people in Oregon??
8/15/2026 10:46:43 AM	Oppose Docket	Veronica	Moutoussamy	These ridiculous amount of increases need to stop!! With the increase of rent gas and utilities, are you all trying to force a larger homeless community here in Portland??
8/15/2026 10:53:51 AM	Oppose Docket	Romina	Tobias	Can we get a general rate revision.
8/15/2026 11:04:57 AM	Oppose Docket	Will	Jones	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 11:06:48 AM	Oppose Docket	Sheena	Wiggins	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 11:09:18 AM	Oppose Docket	Caitlyn	Ortega Baichtal	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 11:11:04 AM	Oppose Docket	Angela	Howard	When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. This is unsustainable! Please vote NO. I spent a larger amount of money on an EV to lower my gas burden and be better for the environment. I feel like I’m being punished. I cannot afford solar panels to offset the cost of this rate hike. I cannot afford daycare in my area and a grocery bill increase and gas price increase, and another utility increase.
8/15/2026 11:25:43 AM	Oppose Docket	Shane	Sperling	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 12:07:20 PM	Oppose Docket	Lisa	Jackman	NO TO THIS RATE INCREASE! am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric's request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. N 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023:7-20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate.
8/15/2026 12:08:36 PM	Oppose Docket			An fraudulent incorporation the uses the water and air the land gives us for free and charges the people to pay for it.
8/15/2026 12:48:06 PM	Oppose Docket	Diane	Lewis	A rate increase will tip me over. I’m already behind a month and sometimes two, paying as much as I can to keep me from being shut off. For us on a strict budget (retired and SS dependent), increases would be very detrimental. Please reconsider
8/15/2026 12:49:55 PM	Oppose Docket	amy	iannone	Please no more rate increases! Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations.
8/15/2026 12:56:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Katrina	McAlpine	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 12:57:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Barbara	Theesfeld	,According to google and OPB: Since 2020, Portland General Electric (PGE) residential electricity rates in Oregon have climbed by nearly 60% in a continuous string of annual increases. Average per-kilowatt-hour costs have grown from roughly 12.6 cents in 2020 to about 20.0 cents PLEASE...no more increases.
8/15/2026 12:57:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Penny	Fuller	FYI: PGE is requesting yet ANOTHER rate increase. This one will be 3.9%. That means that since 2023, that's a 48.7% increase in rates. This is unsustainable. Please submit your strong opposition to this request to OPUC immediately. Here is my formal comment: Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 12:59:34 PM	Oppose Docket			This request is insane, its hard enough to afford living in this city currently and a higher electric rate is crazy.considering all the money that is already getting funneled into this company with no actual benefit to residents whatsoever, their CEO makes more than enough money lower their salary first
8/15/2026 1:52:07 PM	Oppose Docket	Patricia	Tiburcio	Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 1:54:52 PM	Oppose Docket	Summer	Younf	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am strongly urging the Commission to reject PGE’s latest rate hike request. After a nearly 50% increase in less than three years, this proposal is not just unreasonable — it’s indefensible. PGE has repeatedly raised rates while Oregonians face higher costs for groceries, housing, insurance, and taxes. Families are already stretched to the limit. Another increase is not “necessary”; it is harmful. What makes this request even more unacceptable is PGE’s continued payout of hundreds of millions in shareholder dividends. The company is not in crisis. Ratepayers are. Asking struggling households to fund additional increases while profits are distributed to investors is a choice — and it’s the wrong one. Electricity is a basic necessity. Treating customers as an endless revenue source is not sustainable, and it is not responsible. People are already making tradeoffs between essential needs. Another rate hike will push many past the breaking point. I urge the Commission to deny this increase. The cumulative burden on the public is severe, and the Commission’s obligation to protect ratepayers must come first.
8/15/2026 3:38:58 PM	Oppose Docket	William	Suldovsky	Kindly, The citizens simply cannot endure yet another rate increase. If this increase passes, this will represent nearly a 50% increase in rates since 2023. My household is already enduring the highest cost of living we've ever experienced, along with stagnated wages which are being suppressed by massive layoffs around the area. We must learn to tighten our belts every single month just to get by. I would recommend PGE be held to the same methods we must use when there's too much month at the end of the money.
8/15/2026 4:46:52 PM	Oppose Docket	Joanne	Twilleager	Please don’t increase your rates again.
8/15/2026 4:48:00 PM	Support Docket	Amy	Smith	Meanwhile, Oregon families are simultaneously navigating: • Inflation that continues to outpace wage growth • Rising food and housing costs • Increased insurance premiums • Higher local taxes and property assessments • New statewide revenue measures Utility service is not optional—it’s a necessity. Many households, particularly seniors, low-income families, and renters, are already at a breaking point. They’re being forced to choose between heating their homes, buying groceries, accessing medical care, and making rent or mortgage payments. I also question the equity of asking struggling ratepayers to fund rate increases while PGE continues distributing hundreds of millions in annual dividends to shareholders. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve investor returns when the public is facing genuine hardship. The cumulative burden has reached an unsustainable level. I urge you to reconsider this proposal and work toward solutions that balance the company’s needs with the genuine financial hardship facing Oregon families. Respectfully, Amy Smith
8/15/2026 4:53:35 PM	Oppose Docket	Christina	Egeland	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Rate payers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 5:22:11 PM	Oppose Docket	SUSANNE	LUBASH	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 5:39:23 PM	Oppose Docket	Paul	Edgar	I sit on a Community Action Board, and we are currently assessing the conditions of People of Need. I writing this as an individual, but 45% of our low and middle-income working individuals and families cannot afford a roof over their heads, and pay the high cost of rent and utilities, and still have enough money to have food on their tables. The proposed PGE Rate Increase on residential customers should not be allowed.
8/15/2026 5:41:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Judy	Bissex	Please PGE, do not continue to gouge your customers. Your company is making a satisfactory profit. At this time most people are cutting back to survive; another increase from a profitable company would add to their misery. Judy Bissex
8/15/2026 6:11:34 PM	Oppose Docket	Kit	Sanderson	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection
8/15/2026 6:17:51 PM	Oppose Docket	Diane	Nguyen	Please reconsider this rate increase as our utility bills are increasing every month. Not only is our electricity bills are high so are the rest of the utilities. At this rate, we cannot afford to stay in Oregon. The consumer really needs help and these rate increases are killing us.
8/15/2026 7:17:24 PM	Oppose Docket	Olivia	Lashway	Rate increases over the past three years are unsustainable for Oregon residents. An over 48% increase in the last three years is pushing residents to make impossible choices on which utility to pay when money is already tight. Wages have not increased anywhere close to the utility costs. I urge a reconsideration over another utility cost hike.
8/15/2026 7:57:27 PM	Oppose Docket	Christa	Medders	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 9:37:04 PM	Oppose Docket	Ruth	Engstrom	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/15/2026 10:03:00 PM	Oppose Docket	Gary	VanDyke	Once again PGE is wanting more money without exercising any ability to CUT their cost and balance a budget. Are they negotiating with union and contract workers as a fiduciary representing rate payers (the customer) or do they believe there's an endless pool of cash.? I believe it's the later. Please hold them accountable for the fiscal responsibility we are all required to adhere to. Thank you
8/15/2026 11:51:31 PM	Oppose Docket	Diane	Johnsen	As a senior living on a fixed income with my husband. Not only are we fighting against being taxed out of our home, but now we are faced with the reality of not being able to afford electricity. That is a need that require work on PGE‘s part to figure out a way to not put an unnecessary burden on people who simply do not have the means to afford something as basic as electricity
8/16/2026 5:32:48 AM	Oppose Docket	Emily	Paben	am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/16/2026 8:21:46 AM	Oppose Docket	Melisa	Stone	Another rate increase is absolutely outrageous and shows just how out of touch PGE is with the community. The continued rate increase are pricing the elderly out of their homes, driving single parents to choose between heat or food and shows the absolute greed PGE has considering your CEO’s salary and bonuses are more and more each year. This looks to be a rate to increase PGE’s profits and not benefit the community. Oregonian’s no longer have any trust in this company and it is obvious PGE COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE COMMUNITY AND MORE ANOUT THEIR YEARLY BONUSES!
8/16/2026 9:03:07 AM	Oppose Docket	Darwin	Knutson	I strongly disagree with another rate increase. It is beyond comprehension how after all the other major increases this could be necessary.
8/16/2026 10:04:19 AM	Oppose Docket	Derik	Gladden	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/16/2026 10:08:25 AM	Oppose Docket	janet	carlson	Yet another PGE rate hike. How are Oregon households going to absorb this one? PGE has hiked rates 48% since 2023. This does not look like a public utility, but a monopoly only benefiting shareholders while leaving consumers to pay. This is absolutely unnecessary!!!
8/16/2026 10:54:40 AM	Oppose Docket	Laura	Rosenberg	Every seemingly minimal percentage increase in monthly rates is difficult on those of us on a fixed income. Please cease this action. Enough is enough.
8/16/2026 11:29:52 AM	Other	Jeff	Ghitelman	Request to the Commission am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregonians are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. Therefore, I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable.
8/16/2026 12:10:29 PM	Oppose Docket	Jose	Sandoval	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/16/2026 1:41:23 PM	Oppose Docket	Xenia	X	Oh please not another rate increase by PGE!
8/16/2026 1:41:57 PM	Oppose Docket	Janet	Williams	PGE told us what they were going to increase our rates for in 2027. It seems backwards that small businesses (sched. 7) will get a 6.3% increase while sched 83 large companies get only 3.6% increase. Should be the other way around. Small businesses will be really hard hit by a 6.3 % increase, while it seems like large businesses would be better able to absorb such a large increase.
8/16/2026 7:17:14 PM	Oppose Docket			Please do not raise the rates for 2027!!! It is hard enough as it is!
8/16/2026 8:44:25 PM	Oppose Docket	Ron	bowerly	We received notice of a proposed pge rate increase for 2027. As you know in the recent past, Pge has already increased their rates substantially for their customers. Many of the line items they bill for have nothing to do with the amount of electricity I use and get charged for. They call these “adjustments” and not taxes which they actually are. Salem Electric on the other hand are much more forthright and reasonable with their billing. Unfortunately, I have no choice in switching electrical vendors. Why is that? Your office could change that as well as keep Pge from taxing people for items having nothing to do with their electric use. I did not vote for these line item taxes, and don’t feel I should have to pay for them. Please submit this email at your next hearing for Pge‘s proposed rate increase. They actually should be lowering the bills to their customers for once to gain trust and respect. Currently they have neither of these. Ron Bowerly-Salem
8/16/2026 9:46:07 PM	Oppose Docket	Ann	Culter	I’m expressing my opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for another rate of 3.9% for residential customers. That would be a 48.7 increase since 2023, which is unsustainable. These rate hikes are a hardship on residents, an increase of nearly 50% in utility costs in less than three ?? years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. Oregon families are already struggling with higher food prices, higher gas prices, and increased insurance premiums. General inflation has already outpaced wage growth. Another rate increase is neither reasonable nor responsible. Seniors, especially, and low-income families and renters are already at a breaking point. Oregon residents are already absorbing higher local taxes, increased fees for public services, and rising property tax assessments. All these taxes, together with another PGE rate increase, is punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Electricity is a basic necessity. With a nearly 50% increase in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between heating and cooling, groceries, medical needs, rent or mortgage payments. I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/17/2026 12:33:30 AM	General Comment			From: Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:12 PM To: PUC PUC.PublicComments * PUC <PUC.PublicComments@puc.oregon.gov> Subject: Re: Docket UE 473 — Portland General Electric General Rate Case Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission: I am a Portland General Electric residential customer, and I am writing to oppose the proposed residential rate increase in Docket UE 473. I am especially concerned that residential customers may be asked to pay higher rates at a time when enormous new electricity demand is being created by data centers and other large industrial customers. Ordinary households did not create this demand, and we should not be required to subsidize the infrastructure, generation, transmission capacity, or other system investments necessary to serve it. If data centers require major new investments in Oregon's electric system, then the companies developing and operating those facilities should bear the full costs created by their operations. I also oppose unchecked data center expansion because of its environmental consequences. Data centers consume extraordinary amounts of electricity. Meeting that demand can require additional generation and major grid infrastructure and can make Oregon's clean-energy and environmental goals more difficult and expensive to achieve. I ask the Commission to: 1. Deny PGE's proposed residential rate increase that is connected to large-load or data-center growth. 2. Require data centers and other very large electricity users to pay the full incremental costs of serving them, including appropriate infrastructure and capacity costs. 3. Protect residential customers from the risk of stranded assets associated with speculative large-load growth. 4. Require PGE to clearly identify which proposed investments would be necessary without anticipated data-center growth and which investments are being accelerated or expanded because of that growth. 5. Ensure that Oregon households are not forced to subsidize private data-center development while also bearing the environmental consequences of dramatically increased electricity consumption. Electricity is an essential service, not an optional expense. Families already face increasing costs for housing, food, insurance, and other necessities. Residential customers should not be required to pay more so that some of the world's largest and most heavily financed companies can obtain enormous quantities of electricity. Please reject any unjustified residential cost increases and require large-load customers to pay the costs they create. Thank you for considering my comments.
8/17/2026 11:41:26 AM	Oppose Docket	Heather	Green	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/17/2026 6:13:29 PM	Oppose Docket	Tyler	Smith	I am a PGE residential customer submitting this comment because I am deeply concerned about the continued increase in electricity costs for Oregon households and the possibility that residential customers are being required to absorb costs associated with rapidly growing data-center and other large-load electricity demand. Electricity is an essential service. Residential customers cannot simply stop using electricity when rates increase. We still need to heat and cool our homes, cook food, refrigerate groceries and medicine, charge phones and computers, and operate basic household equipment. Because PGE operates as a regulated utility, customers depend on the Oregon Public Utility Commission to ensure that rates are reasonable and that costs are assigned fairly. My concern is not that data centers exist or that businesses use large amounts of electricity. My concern is who pays for the consequences of that demand. If a new data center requires additional generation capacity, transmission infrastructure, substations, interconnection upgrades, distribution improvements, reserve capacity, or other major investments, those costs should primarily be assigned to the customers creating that extraordinary new demand. Residential customers should not become the automatic fallback payer whenever PGE needs additional infrastructure. My position is simple: Growth should pay for growth. I am asking the Commission to require PGE to clearly demonstrate which expenses and infrastructure investments are necessary to serve existing residential customers and which are being driven by data centers, large industrial loads, or anticipated future load growth. Specifically, I am asking the Commission to: 1. Reject or substantially reduce residential rate increases that PGE cannot clearly demonstrate are necessary to serve residential customers. 2. Require transparent cost-of-service accounting showing how major expenses are allocated among residential customers, ordinary commercial customers, industrial customers, and large-load data centers. 3. Require data centers and other extraordinary large-load customers to pay the generation, transmission, capacity, substations, interconnection upgrades, grid expansion, and other infrastructure costs that are created by or primarily necessary to serve their demand. 4. Prevent speculative future data-center growth from being used to justify infrastructure costs that are then placed on existing residential customers. 5. Require PGE to distinguish between infrastructure that would have been necessary without major new data-center demand and infrastructure that is being accelerated, expanded, or constructed because of that demand. 6. Require large-load customers to bear the financial risk when projected demand does not materialize. Residential customers should not be left paying for infrastructure built for a data center that delays construction, reduces its planned load, relocates, or never becomes operational. 7. Require meaningful residential rate relief when costs previously allocated to residential customers are determined to be attributable to large-load customers. 8. Ensure that Oregon’s protections requiring large energy users to bear the costs associated with serving their facilities are enforced aggressively and transparently. I also believe the Commission should require PGE to explain these allocations in language ordinary customers can understand. If PGE says a project is necessary because of “load growth,” “capacity needs,” “system reliability,” or “future demand,” the public deserves to know whose demand is actually creating that need. How much of the projected increase comes from residential customers? How much comes from normal commercial activity? How much comes from data centers and other unusually large electricity users? Those distinctions matter because the costs should follow the customers causing them. There is also an important difference between infrastructure that benefits the entire grid and infrastructure whose size, timing, or necessity is driven by one or several enormous new customers. PGE should not be permitted to label every large investment a general “system” expense if the project would not have been required, or would not have been required at the same scale or at the same time, without extraordinary new load. If residential customers genuinely caused a cost, PGE should be able to demonstrate that. If data centers caused the cost, the data centers should pay it. This is not an anti-business position. Data centers are free to operate in Oregon and purchase enormous amounts of electricity. But the economic viability of those facilities should not depend on shifting part of their infrastructure costs onto families who may use only a tiny fraction of the electricity consumed by a single large facility. Residential customers already face increases in housing, food, insurance, transportation, and o
8/17/2026 7:33:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Kathie	Cross	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/17/2026 9:15:58 PM	Oppose Docket	Billie	Lemieux	PGE's monopoly over the citizens of Oregon needs to stop. Rates continue to increase while outages also increase, while the living wage stays the same. PGE shareholders do not need any more money. Maybe they should learn to live withing their means, like they tell the rest of us. Oh, and the "peak time rebate" program is an absolute joke. Deliberately scheduled during the hottest time of the summer or coldest time of the winter. Thanks, but you can keep your .04. Clearly you guys need it more than I do.
8/17/2026 9:52:15 PM	Oppose Docket	Natalie	Noyes	Another rate increase doesn't make sense. If you live in Oregon, then you know that this is one of the most expensive states to live in. I have seen countless posts on the Nextdoor App from neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet. The utility costs, especially electricity provided by PGE, are some of the biggest complaints. Why are the rates going up at such alarming rates? Has the population increased by 47% over the past few years that have caused a 47% increase in usage that would require a 47% increase in rates? No, it hasn't. If consumption has increased to the point of driving costs up in an astronomical fashion, then PGE should look at the source. Most likely, data centers like Amazon and the like. They should be paying these bills. It is consumers around the country, and maybe even around the world, who are using their products while we are paying for their energy consumption. It isn't right. It is morally wrong. This is how people were treated and abused during medieval times and up through the time of the founding of America. It's why our European ancestors left Europe for a better life. Let's not go backward in time and create a proletariat and bourgeois exclusive society, but create more of a democracy where everyone does their part and fairly pays for what they use. Let's be fair to our fellow citizens and not allow another rate increase. If anything, let's demand a rate decrease. They are profiting off of the people, hurting families when they don't need to. PGE isn't hurting, but still making a profit off of a necessity. It is the same shameful behavior as oil company executives who are making record profits for themselves by using the excuse of war to raise gas rates so high, when obviously they don't need to either. It just comes down to greed. Let's save families and keep them off the streets by not allowing more rate increases by PGE. Thank you.
8/17/2026 11:03:44 PM	Oppose Docket	Michael	Sun	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable.
8/18/2026 12:33:30 AM	General Comment			I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection. Kathryn Little-Pope
8/18/2026 12:33:34 AM	General Comment			To the Oregon Public Utility Commission: I am writing as a senior citizen, homeowner, and Portland General Electric customer to strongly oppose the recently announced 3.9% residential rate hike proposal set for July 1, 2027. My wife and I live on a fixed budget. Between rising property taxes and exploding utility rates, we are being pushed to the brink of being priced out of our own home. We simply cannot absorb continuous increases to our basic, essential living expenses. While PGE's notice claims that "growth pays for growth" regarding massive data centers and large facilities, residential ratepayers like us continue to bear the financial burden of a rapidly expanding grid. Large corporations and massive industrial facilities are driving this surging energy demand, and they should completely shoulder the costs of the new infrastructure required to power them. Seniors and working families should not see their bills inflate to subsidize corporate expansion. An additional $8.33 a month may seem minor to utility executives, but for seniors on fixed incomes, every single dollar counts. I urge the Commission to protect vulnerable residential consumers, thoroughly scrutinize PGE’s spending, and deny this requested rate increase. Thank you for your time and for considering the severe impact these decisions have on seniors in our community. Sincerely, Thomas Bray 5023 SE 35th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
8/18/2026 12:33:36 AM	General Comment			Hello, I just received an email from PGE about a proprosed 3.9% rate hike. I am formally requesting that you deny this rate hike. According to their website, PGE is expecting a demand growth from data center customers, which it seems we poor residential customers are paying for. With household budgets already stretched thin, the ecological and environmental limpact of data centers, the fact that there is no driving NEED, only a driving desire for profits from the companies building these centers, I would hope you all are acting in the best interest of the state of Oregon and its citizens and denying this rate hike, working to regulate data centers and their use of power and water, and paying particular attention to climate change and its devastating effects already felt with wildfires around the state and region. We, the citizens, are in dire need of good leadership. Our system of capitalism is not working, we are all suffering from it, except for a few wealthy people at the top. I am exhausted with the financial stress of living day to day, paycheck to paycheck. Please deny this rate hike, reign in data center development, and protect our beautiful state. Sincerely, Suzanne Jabaley Portland, OR
8/18/2026 12:33:40 AM	General Comment			I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/18/2026 12:33:44 AM	General Comment			I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection. I am a retired senior citizen. I find it increasingly difficult to purchase groceries, medications, property tax, etc. Thank you for your consideration, Luann Scrimenti
8/18/2026 12:33:48 AM	General Comment			Dear Public Utility Commission, I am writing to express my strong opposition and absolute frustration regarding Portland General Electric’s recent proposal to raise residential electricity rates by another 3.9% (Docket UE 446). The timing of this request is incredibly insulting to Oregon households. We were just told that the state's new regulations would protect residential consumers from data center energy strains, resulting in a minor, highly publicized 1.3% bill reduction. To immediately follow that up with a 3.9% rate hike proposal completely wipes out that relief and makes a mockery of the promised protections. It is entirely unbelievable that the massive, unprecedented influx of industrial data centers is completely unrelated to these sudden, aggressive infrastructure costs. While PGE claims these hikes are for "general grid maintenance and upgrades," regular citizens should not be forced to subsidize the broader systemic strain that tech monopolies are putting on our energy grid. Everyday families are already struggling under the weight of PGE’s repeated price increases over the last few years, and an additional $100 a year is a burden many cannot afford. I urge the Commission to reject this rate hike. I demand a strict, independent audit of PGE's infrastructure claims to guarantee that residential customers are not indirectly paying for the hidden costs of industrial tech growth. PGE must absorb these operational costs out of their own corporate profits rather than treating their captive customer base like an open checkbook. Rates must be just and reasonable. This proposal is neither. Sincerely, Leo Poole Portland OR 97202
8/18/2026 12:33:51 AM	General Comment			Public Comment Opposing PGE Proposed Rate Increase – Docket No. UE 435 To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to express my firm opposition to Portland General Electric’s (PGE) proposed residential rate increase. As a senior citizen living on a fixed income, I urge the Commission to consider the severe financial pressure this places on elderly residents who cannot simply work more hours to make up for rising monthly bills. Over the past six years, PGE customers have endured cumulative rate increases totaling roughly 60%. Seniors like myself are facing mounting economic uncertainty on all sides, including proposed cuts and stagnation in Social Security benefits. When utility bills continue to rise while fixed retirement income remains flat, seniors are forced into dangerous choices between heating or cooling our homes, paying for essential medications, and buying groceries. It is particularly unjust to demand more from fixed-income households when PGE’s corporate bottom line and executive pay remain exceptionally high: * 2025 Corporate Profitability: PGE generated $306 million in GAAP net income ($336 million adjusted) on $3.576 billion in total revenue. * 2026 Profit Growth: Rather than seeing earnings decline, PGE reaffirmed its 2026 projected adjusted earnings guidance at $3.33 to $3.53 per share (up from 2025 levels), recording $113 million in net income in the first half of 2026 alone. * Executive Compensation: PGE President and CEO Maria Pope received over $7.4 million in total annual compensation, driven by base pay, stock awards, and incentives. Captive residential ratepayers—especially seniors on fixed incomes—should not serve as a guaranteed funding mechanism for million-dollar executive compensation packages and corporate shareholder returns while our own fixed income faces real cuts. PGE has more than enough financial strength to absorb operational investments without shifting the burden onto Oregon’s most vulnerable residents. I urge the Commission to deny this rate increase and protect fixed-income seniors from further financial distress. Sincerely, Mary Deeney Cassaday 2995 Perkins St NE Salem Or 97303
8/18/2026 12:33:54 AM	General Comment			garrett.hemmerlein@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Public Comments Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to comment on the Portland General Electric rate case (UE 435). As a PGE customer, I strongly encourage the Commission to reject PGE’s request to raise rates by 10.9% for Oregon customers. Thousands of PGE customers are still reeling from the rate increase and ice storm bills this January. PGE’s rates for Oregon households have already gone up by 30% from December 2022 to January 2024. We have seen record disconnections People cannot afford these increases. Now is not the time to approve PGE’s unreasonable request to raise bills. We are counting on you, the Commission, to put a stop to this and protect customers like me. Please do not approve PGE’s rate increase request. Sincerely, Mr. Garrett Hemmerlein 2662 NW Kennedy Ct Portland, OR 97229-8153 Garrett.Hemmerlein@live.com
8/18/2026 11:39:25 AM	Oppose Docket	Jacob	Carpenter	In the last year PGE's stock price has risen 21.13% as of right this moment. How is it that PGE cannot afford to fund infrastructure for a utility that we already pay exorbitant prices for? Your average customer currently spends ~$130-200 a month for electricity in the Portland Metro area. This is absolutely ridiculous. We should have voted to make PGE a public utility when we had the chance.
8/18/2026 12:00:45 PM	Oppose Docket	Sarah	Korn	A lot of people are already struggling with the previous utility increases. I think that increasing electricity rates, especially in one of the hottest months of the year here is unfair
8/18/2026 2:37:22 PM	Oppose Docket	Karen	Huffman	PGE proposed rate increase is unsustainable, insane, and irresponsible. We can barely make ends meet and you want more money? I think you need to find another way to fund yourself. You are pricing us right out of Oregon. Maybe keep the dams until you have a better solution.
8/18/2026 3:51:38 PM	Oppose Docket	Tiffany	McElmurry	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission: I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/19/2026 12:52:22 PM	Oppose Docket	Brett	O.	e: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/19/2026 2:01:02 PM	Oppose Docket	Cherie	Baker	Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/19/2026 2:11:33 PM	Oppose Docket	Leeann	Lopez	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable.
8/19/2026 8:10:41 PM	Oppose Docket	Sabra	Brinkley	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection.
8/20/2026 12:33:39 AM	General Comment			From: K W <kw97232@gmail.com<mailto:kw97232@gmail.com>> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 8:31 AM To: PUC puc.publicmeetings Subject: PGE rate increase kw97232@gmail.com<mailto:kw97232@gmail.com>. ? I want to leave a public comment here to strongly OPPOSE the rate increase that PGE has proposed. PGE has proposed a 3.9% increase but it may be more for some people. 3.9 is just an average and it’s per month so the whole year it’ll be about $100 or more. This is tone dead in today environment when everything but our paycheck is increasing. We have to deal with increase in groceries insurance driving rent water, and now electricity. The whole mumbo-jumbo about projects and programs did not tell you the real reason they are increasing the bill such as data centers. They are publicizing the risks and privatizing the gains. It’s unforgivable and not the image Oregon is supposed to project. It’s to fill the greed of the executives only. Do you want Oregonians to be so desperate that they leave the state and thus reducing your taxbase? If that is your goal, you have achieved it successfully. And as a voter, I will make sure I vote out every politician who approves it.
8/20/2026 12:33:43 AM	General Comment			-----Original Message----- From: Helen Miller <dmathelen@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 8:59 AM To: PUC_Commission PUC Subject: Please do not raise PGE rates yet again! Some people who received this message don't often get email from dmathelen@gmail.com. Already on time metered rates diligently. Retired senior. These continued rate escalations are not supported by your constituents who are the ratepayers —— These decisions are not only about PGE stockholders. Profit margin and growth are not the only goal here! We need a break from constant rate hikes. Revisit decisions that got us here (in Portland). Why are other areas able to provide power at half the price? Sent from my iPhone
8/20/2026 12:33:47 AM	General Comment			Chair Tawney, Commissioner Perkins, and Commissioner Power, My name is Randall, and I am a PGE customer living in Oregon City, Oregon. I am writing regarding Docket UE 473. I am asking the Commission to reject or substantially reduce residential rate increases that cannot be demonstrated to result from the cost of serving residential customers. Large data centers and other extraordinary new loads should bear the generation, capacity, transmission, interconnection, substation, and other infrastructure costs their demand creates. The principle should be simple: Growth pays for growth. Please require PGE to disclose clearly which investments and expenses in this rate case are associated with existing residential service and which are associated with new large-load demand. I also want to be clear that I will be following the individual positions and votes of each Commissioner in this proceeding. Public service carries public accountability. If Commissioners consistently approve costs for residential customers without adequately demonstrating that residential customers caused those costs, I will support asking the Governor to review their continued service, including use of the Governor’s authority under ORS 756.014(4) when appropriate, and I will oppose future reappointment of Commissioners whose records fail to protect Oregon ratepayers. Thank you, Randall Bodkin Oregon City, Oregon 97045 Sent from my iPhone
8/20/2026 12:33:51 AM	General Comment			Dear Commission, PGE is requesting yet ANOTHER rate increase. This one will be 3.9%. That means that since 2023, that's a 48.7% increase in rates. This is unsustainable. Please submit your strong opposition to this request to OPUC immediately. Here is my formal comment: Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. I am on a fixed income and this winter my bill doubled and I was struggling to make it. I make just enough that I don't qualify but still it is a burden. I keep my thermostat at 65 degrees day and night. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection. Please help us. Kathleen Stewart Hillsboro, OR
8/20/2026 12:33:55 AM	General Comment			Subject: Public Comment: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 2027 Rate Increase (UE 443 / Advice No. 24-05) To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a Portland General Electric customer to urge the Commission to reject PGE’s latest proposal to increase residential electricity rates by another 3.9% for July 2027. Over the last six to eight years, residential customers have already absorbed an astronomical compound rate increase of approximately 77%. Our monthly bills have risen by nearly $1,000 annually compared to a few years ago. It is entirely unfair and financially unsustainable to expect everyday working families to continually absorb 100% of the financial burden for infrastructure upgrades, weather events, and grid maintenance while PGE continues to protect corporate profits and shareholder payouts. While I understand the need for a resilient power grid, PGE must be required to absorb these costs internally through its corporate earnings rather than treating its captive customer base as an open checkbook. The minor relief residential customers received in 2026 under the POWER Act should not be immediately wiped out by yet another general rate hike. I request that the PUC strictly scrutinize this filing, hold PGE accountable, and protect Oregon consumers from further financial strain by denying this rate increase. Sincerely, Susan Chester 97216 ________________________________
8/20/2026 12:37:53 AM	Oppose Docket	Ethan	M	I oppose PGE's proposed rate increase. Where customers have no choice, any increases to essential utilities must be absolutely necessary. Captive "customers" must not be seen as an investment. I urge the PUC to ensure that any requests to raise rates are limited accordingly to only what is required to continue to provide safe, effective, and reliable service. As PGE has already been granted several successive rate increases over the last few years, I urge the PUC to reject this request.
8/20/2026 4:56:21 PM	Oppose Docket	Juliane	Butterfield	Re: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed 3.9% Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. ?? 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. ?? 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. ??? 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. ?? 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continues to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. ?? 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable.
8/21/2026 11:23:13 AM	Oppose Docket	Cathryn	Davenport	Please look closely at the proposed 6.3% rate increase for small businesses. This is the second highest rate increase listed in the proposal. I am not a small business owner. There are however many small businesses in my community, Newberg-Dundee. Collectively they deliver life enhancing products and services. As a nation, small businesses are the backbone of the economic stability of many, many communities. A 7.3% rate increase paid by billionaire owners of data centers should be more. Small business owners in Oregon should not be facing the proposed 6.3% rate increase. Thank you for your consideration on reducing small businesses’ proposed rate increase.
8/23/2026 1:53:57 PM	Oppose Docket	Gayle	Rusk	Continuing raising are Electric is putting a lot of us in position to causing harm to most families in Oregon. Everything is already in a breaking point. Deciding which bills to pay not being able to by groceries or not being able to pay a certain bill. I know a lot of seniors struggling because of the weight of everything.
8/23/2026 5:27:34 PM	Oppose Docket	Mary-Anne	Morris	Hello, We are writing you with concern regarding the proposed residential rate increase of 3.9% that PGE is purposing. We are a household with only two members living at the residence and our PGE bill is averaging $200.00 per month which is staggering and we can not imagine what a family of four or more are paying per month. There has been at least one rate increase from PGE every year since 2022, where does it stop? Since we are unable to choose whom our electric company is, we are relying on you to be the voice for us consumers. Please tell PGE no to more rate increases. Thank you for taking the time to read our concerns.
8/24/2026 2:21:02 PM	Oppose Docket	G	Feierfeil	Its time for OPUC to stand up for the public and not for PGE and big businesses that is already getting large tax and usage breaks. It seems lately any time PGE seems to need more they file for rate increase; PGE has received better cost of living increase then the general public. Force the removal of trees to supply power to Hillsboro area for Data Center's and then ask for a rate increase to cover its cost. Rate increase to cover the cost of EV charging stations and Solar Power. Rate increase to cover the cost of line maintenance to prevent Wild Fires.
8/24/2026 6:33:42 PM	Oppose Docket	Erinn	Funk	I am a PGE residential ratepayer and I strongly oppose docket UE 473, PGE's request for a general rate increase. PGE customers have already absorbed repeated rate hikes in recent years, and this latest request on top of those is unaffordable for Oregon households. I urge the Commission to reject or substantially reduce this request and to prioritize residential affordability over utility shareholder returns.
8/24/2026 8:02:24 PM	Oppose Docket	Basel	T	How is it justified to allow consumer rates to increase roughly 50% to 60% since 2020 while the the CEO is paid over $7 million last year in total compensation (Maria Pope)? Why do I only have 1 choice for service? Isn't that a monopoly? I hope we get publicly owned services, who are owned and answer to the people they serve. No services that are needed to live and survive should be "for profit".
8/25/2026 12:33:26 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to register my strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed 4.8% overall rate increase for 2027. As a PGE customer, I am incredibly concerned about the compounding financial strain these continuous increases are placing on local households. Between 2021 and 2025, our electric bills surged by nearly 50%, followed by yet another hike in early 2026. The minor, imperceptible reduction we briefly saw earlier this year did nothing to offset years of soaring energy costs, and hitting customers with another $8.33 average monthly increase is unsustainable. Furthermore, I am deeply concerned that these constant hikes create a dangerous economic cycle. Driving rates higher will inevitably lead to more customer defaults as families struggle to afford basic utilities. Because uncollected debt is ultimately factored back into future rate cases, this unfair burden falls squarely on the paying customers who are already stretched to their financial limits just to keep the lights on. I urge the Commission to reject this proposal, protect Oregon consumers, and hold PGE accountable to finding internal efficiencies rather than continuously offloading costs onto struggling households. Thank you for your time and consideration of my comments. Sincerely, Brittany Horne 17624 NW Santiam Dr Portland, OR 97229
8/25/2026 12:33:29 AM	General Comment			I would like to submit my opposition to PGE's rate increase request. As a senior on fixed income PGE has placed an undue burden on myself and the many others like me who have struggled to meet PGE's seemingly insatiable appetite for fee increases. I request that the PUC oppose this most recent request and take a hard line on future rate increases Regards Greg Driscoll
8/25/2026 9:28:34 AM	Oppose Docket	Douglas	Robertson	The rate increases in the past few years have been an onerous burden on ratepayers. As rates have increased, so have dividends to shareholders (including Maria Pape). We need regulation, not corporate lapdogs.
8/25/2026 11:36:19 AM	Oppose Docket	Kristin		Hello, I oppose any rate increase for PGE (Docket UE 473). In September 2023, we paid $0.16 per kWh. Our most recent bill has us at $0.21 per kWh, a 31.25% increase in under three years, and it is becoming a hardship. Compare that to cumulative U.S. inflation of roughly 8.5% over the same period. Our electricity rate has risen nearly 3.7 times faster than general inflation. This is unacceptable. In modern life, we rely on utilities like water, electricity, natural gas, and cellular service to survive. For water, electricity, and natural gas specifically, consumers have no choice of provider. Without competitive pressure, and absent strong state regulation, there is little incentive for a private, investor-owned company to keep rates affordable. Those priorities are fundamentally at odds. I don't expect Oregon's utility statute to change, but I do oppose any rate hikes and urge PGE to return to the table with concrete proposals for lowering rates for their customers.
8/26/2026 12:33:22 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to register my strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed 4.8% overall rate increase for 2027. As a PGE customer, I am incredibly concerned about the compounding financial strain these continuous increases are placing on local households. Between 2021 and 2025, our electric bills surged by nearly 50%, followed by yet another hike in early 2026. The minor, imperceptible reduction we briefly saw earlier this year did nothing to offset years of soaring energy costs, and hitting customers with another $8.33 average monthly increase is unsustainable. Furthermore, I am deeply concerned that these constant hikes create a dangerous economic cycle. Driving rates higher will inevitably lead to more customer defaults as families struggle to afford basic utilities. Because uncollected debt is ultimately factored back into future rate cases, this unfair burden falls squarely on the paying customers who are already stretched to their financial limits just to keep the lights on. I urge the Commission to reject this proposal, protect Oregon consumers, and hold PGE accountable to finding internal efficiencies rather than continuously offloading costs onto struggling households. Thank you for your time and consideration of my comments. Sincerely, Stephen Hobbs IV 17624 NW Santiam Dr Portland, OR 97229
8/26/2026 1:57:30 PM	Oppose Docket			We already pay nearly triple what idaho power and publically owned utility customers in Oregon pay for the exact same electricity from the exact same power plants. Do not accept the rate hike! Make the AI datacenters pay in full for the capacity problems that THEY singlehandedly created!!!
8/26/2026 5:47:53 PM	Oppose Docket	Dave	White	PGE received 18% now another 4%. Stupid and woke. The IPCC reports are deliberate science fiction. Globalchange.gov was shutdown. https://cctruth.org/ipcc.pdf Now Dr. Kuperberg is director here: https://whalemuseum.org/pages/contact-us Massive Fraud and waste in federal government. https://cctruth.org/fraud.pdf see greenhouse gas page on cctruth.org measured data NetzeroCO2e equals only 8.6 billion tons of photosynthesis left in the world. Plant trees is the only way to lower CO2. CO2 is plant food and only a 9% effect greenhouse gas. Climate Change is about Fear mongering and removal of people from the earth and has been completely debunked. No to gas tax increase. Cctruth.org Solar Panels and Windmills are not the solution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYHX-Ib3Q5Q Sustainability is an untruthful statement of the UN. Dave White also debunked the false idea that rolling coal (black smoke from diesel trucks) causes any health issue. The fake studies were done in China with air 50X more polluted than anywhere in the USA https://cctruth.org/Junk_science_about_fine_particles_and_health.pdf EPA cant regulate Greenhouse gases because they are not toxic. https://thelawisyourattorney.com/loper-bright-enterprises /https://thelawisyourattorney.com/epa-cant-regulate-greenhouse-gases/ cctruth.org greenhouse gas page measured data. In short dont give them any more money and take away the 18%. The news has been lying about climate change for 40 years. Solar panels and windmills are fairy tales and don't lower CO2 for 150 years. EV's are crashing the grid. This winter the grid is negative 3963 megawatts. You should know this or PGE is lying to you. https://thelawisyourattorney.com/epa-cant-regulate-greenhouse-gases/
8/27/2026 12:49:21 PM	Oppose Docket	Amanda	F	Hello, I'm a PGE consumer providing feedback on the proposed rate changes for electric service in July 2027. While it's understandable that PGE would like to continue improving their infrastructure, now is not that time to impose additional costs on Oregon residents. PGE pulled in over $300 million in net income last year, more than enough to sustain them and any initial invests for a couple years. I am asking that the commission reject PGE's proposal of increased rates on residential consumers at this time. Thank you, Amanda
8/27/2026 5:06:15 PM	Oppose Docket	Victor	Kiser-Mathis	As a concerned citizen and a PGE customer, I am concerned that a rate increase request has been filed for a second rate increase this year. With the number of increases that have happened over the past 3 years, to apx of 28% all together and our electric bill going up almost $100 a month, It's my opinion this is unfair the residential consumer needs to continuously pay more when businesses are the largest consumer of electricity. I understand upgrades need to happen and that takes money but preparing for the future is also a great plan. The part I don't understand is if profits are increasing, residential consumers are paying those profit. I strongly encourage to consider rejecting their request for this increase. I would also request your panel consider the amount of profit is happening with every increase. I know you are not policy makers but only are there to decide the outcome of the request, but I hope with careful consideration for the residential consumers. Utilities are regularly going up and income is not going up to keep pace. There are a lot of people that don't eat to have heat, or freeze in the winter to have food. There are no government outlets for what is happening with the low income residence. If these rates are only enforced on all the major business, the large ones not the small ones that employ less than 50 people, they can absorb the increase as their profits are larger than 30% of their debt. The worst part is the poor are loosing and the rich are getting richer, they don't need to get richer. Please consider saying NO to the rate increase of any amount. Please consider this for those who struggle more than the rich. Thanks for your time in reading and I hope for better news.
8/28/2026 8:07:12 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to register my strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed 4.8% overall rate increase for 2027. As a PGE customer, I am incredibly concerned about the compounding financial strain these continuous increases are placing on local households. Between 2021 and 2025, our electric bills surged by nearly 50%, followed by yet another hike in early 2026. The minor, imperceptible reduction we briefly saw earlier this year did nothing to offset years of soaring energy costs, and hitting customers with another $8.33 average monthly increase is unsustainable. Furthermore, I am deeply concerned that these constant hikes create a dangerous economic cycle. Driving rates higher will inevitably lead to more customer defaults as families struggle to afford basic utilities. Because uncollected debt is ultimately factored back into future rate cases, this unfair burden falls squarely on the paying customers who are already stretched to their financial limits just to keep the lights on. I urge the Commission to reject this proposal, protect Oregon consumers, and hold PGE accountable to finding internal efficiencies rather than continuously offloading costs onto struggling households. Thank you for your time and consideration of my comments. Sincerely, Mona Horne 12188 SW 125th Ave Tigard, OR 97223
8/28/2026 2:08:45 PM	Oppose Docket	Mackenzie	Schmitt	People already cannot afford utilities. We have had a 48% increase since 2021--which is insane and unsustainable. People are already leaving Oregon in droves because its unaffordable. The commission has already failed citizens over the past decade with rates, it is insulting (and prima facie evidence that the commission is not protecting citizens) that the commission has the audacity to ask for more. Increase the rates of data centers.
8/28/2026 5:18:25 PM	Oppose Docket	Deborah	Posterick	PGE already makes hundred of thousand dollars on the good citizens of Oregon. Their proposed base rate increase seems unfair. It seems they are consistently wanting to increase rates year after year. The Public Utilities Commission should be doing their part in keeping excessive rate increases in check. Please deny PGE’s proposal. Senior citizens living on fixed income need to account got every single dollar. Young Families trying to keep roofs over their childrens heads and food in their cupboards do not need to be paying more to a multi million dollar company.
8/31/2026 12:33:23 AM	General Comment			Hello - I am growing more and more concerned about the affordability of electricity in Salem, Oregon. It feels like PGE is continually raising it's rates, and we have to decide between having electricity and food on the table. Both of which are essential for life. Please help us not have to make that tough choice, and help PGE keep the rates lower. Thank you. Janelle Wheeling
8/31/2026 10:27:34 AM	Oppose Docket	Steve	Reed	Please do not alllow PGE to raise rates this coming July 2027 . You are beginning to price the elderly out of their homes. Steve Reed , Salem, Or.
8/31/2026 2:06:54 PM	Oppose Docket	JC	Wilson	PGE should not be allowed to raise rates in 2027 unless the CEO takes a major cut to compensation (which currently sits at ~ $7 million/year).
9/1/2026 12:33:43 AM	General Comment			From: Teresa Toren <teresatoren@gmail.com<mailto:teresatoren@gmail.com>> Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2026 10:11 AM To: PUC puc.publicmeetings * PUC <puc.publicmeetings@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:puc.publicmeetings@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: PGE rate hike proposal teresatoren@gmail.com<mailto:teresatoren@gmail.com>. I live alone in a 2000 square foot house and my electric bill is over $200 a month. Screw PGE and you too if you allow another rate hike. No wonder people are moving away from here!!!!!!
9/1/2026 12:33:47 AM	General Comment			I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s request for an additional 3.9% rate increase. This proposal comes after multiple consecutive rate hikes that have already placed an unsustainable burden on Oregon households. 1. Compounding Rate Increases Since 2023 PGE customers have experienced a series of steep increases: 2023: 7–20% 2024: ~18% 2025: ~5.5% 2026 request: +3.9% When compounded, these increases total approximately 48.7% since early 2023. This is not a minor adjustment — it is nearly a 50% rise in essential utility costs in less than three years. No household income in Oregon has risen at a comparable rate. 2. Inflation and Cost-of-Living Pressures Oregon families are already struggling with: Higher food prices Increased housing costs Rising insurance premiums General inflation that has outpaced wage growth Layering another rate increase on top of these pressures is not reasonable or responsible. Many households — especially seniors, low-income families, and renters — are already at the breaking point. 3. Additional Tax Burdens on Oregonians Residents are simultaneously absorbing: Higher local taxes Increased fees for public services Rising property tax assessments New statewide revenue measures When taxes and utilities rise together, the combined effect becomes punitive. The public cannot be expected to shoulder escalating costs from every direction. 4. Shareholder Payouts and Profit Priorities PGE continue to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to shareholders annually. While shareholder returns are part of any investor-owned utility model, it is inappropriate to ask ratepayers — many of whom are struggling — to fund additional increases while substantial profits are distributed to investors. Ratepayers should not be treated as a guaranteed revenue stream to preserve shareholder expectations. 5. Inability of Households to Sustain Further Increases Utility service is not optional. Electricity is a basic necessity. When rates rise nearly 50% in three years, families are forced to make tradeoffs between: Heating and cooling Groceries Medical needs Rent or mortgage payments This is not theoretical — it is already happening. Many Oregonians simply cannot absorb another increase. Request to the Commission I respectfully urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to deny PGE’s proposed 3.9% rate increase. The cumulative burden on ratepayers has reached a point where additional increases are neither fair nor sustainable. The Commission’s role is to balance utility needs with public protection. At this moment, the public needs protection. Thank you, Cilicia Philemon
9/1/2026 2:19:34 PM	Oppose Docket	Jay	Schoonard	I received a letter from PGE stating a rate increase of 3.9% for growth of data centers, and due to cost of living. I am on Social Security and on a fixed income. An increase of $10 on my bill may not seem like a lot to other, but it is significant for me. I believe the Data centers are going to demand more funds and cause my bill to continue to go up. Data centers do not bring a lot of jobs and does not create a lot of incentive for having them. I do not agree with this increase and strongly recommend denial of this increase.
9/8/2026 3:26:36 PM	Oppose Docket	Stephanie	Bennett	Raising rates on a population that is already experiencing significant economic pressure will have serious consequences for Portland. Higher costs can contribute to increased housing instability and homelessness, force small businesses to close, and make it more difficult for people and families to remain in the city. This rate increase, on top of the broader inflation affecting housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other necessities, is steadily decreasing the quality of life for Portland residents. The average resident is not receiving pay increases that come close to matching the rapid growth in these costs. A rate increase of this magnitude is simply not sustainable for many Portland households. Before approving additional increases, we should consider the cumulative burden on residents and businesses and ask whether these costs are pushing the people who make Portland a diverse, vibrant, and livable community out of the city. We need policies that recognize the economic reality facing ordinary Portland residents—not policies that continue to increase costs faster than people's ability to afford them.
9/9/2026 12:33:28 AM	General Comment			From: Donna Sent: Friday, September 4, 2026 1:49 PM To: PUC PUC.PublicComments * PUC <puc.publiccomments@puc.oregon.gov> Subject: PGE's 3.9% increase to residential customers is being driven by massive energy consumption of data centers. Local governments are rubber stamping data centers. It's not okay that local governments aren't doing their research and insisting that data centers be self sufficient and provide their own power needs. It's not okay that the cost of this power for data centers is being passed onto residential customers. Signed, frustrated and angry.
9/14/2026 11:55:15 AM	Oppose Docket	Brett	Zimmerman	Email entered by Consumer Services staff JC on 9/14/2026. We received notice from PGE on 8/11/26 that they have filed for a 3.9% rate hike for 2027. Please understand that these rate hikes from PGE are unsustainable for normal people. We aren't 'consumers' or 'customers.' Those labels indicate that we have a choice over whether we use electricity and who we purchase it from. But access to affordable electricity is a basic need in our society. Our household is financially stable but many of our neighbors and community members are not. These rate hikes are frustrating for us but crippling for others. It is wild that PGE is being allowed to increase electric costs to Oregon households every year while making hundreds of millions in profits (2024 being a record setting year of profits, correct?). The cost to update the grid should come from them or by increasing the taxes/rates on data centers that literally no regular Oregonian wants here. Please do not allow PGE to raise rates again. In the past 5 years, our energy bills have gone up about 60%. Again, while we can shuffle things around to buffer these rate increases, many folks cannot and this comes out of their grocery, transportation, healthcare, etc. budgets. Make data centers pay the same amount per kilowatt as the rest of us and PGE should have no problem making hundreds of millions in profit (which is, honestly, obscene) AND updating the grid.
9/17/2026 10:33:04 AM	Oppose Docket	Jason	Phelps	Subject: Objection to Unfair Residential Rate Burdens Caused by Data Center Expansion I am writing to formally lodge my objection to the unsustainable and unfair rate hikes that have been forced onto residential customers in Oregon over the last six years. My household electric rates have increased significantly, and it is a direct consequence of the aggressive expansion of energy-hungry data centers in our region. While I recognize that the Oregon Legislature passed the POWER Act (House Bill 3546) to establish a "large load" customer class, these protections came far too late for working families. The massive grid upgrades, substations, and transmission investments required to accommodate the tech industry over the last six years have already been baked into our baseline residential rates. While the Commission’s recent actions to isolate data center rates and issue minor residential reductions are a step in the right direction, they do not go far enough to undo the years of compounding financial damage to local households. Residential ratepayers effectively subsidized the infrastructure that tech corporations are currently using. I urge the Public Utility Commission to take the following actions: Enact Retroactive Adjustments: Implement aggressive, structural rate reductions for residential customers to offset the historical infrastructure costs we were forced to cover. Impose Strict Large-Load Surcharges: Require data center operators to pay retrospective grid infrastructure fees that directly fund residential rate relief. Reject Upcoming General Rate Increases: Deny any future utility requests that seek to shift regional capacity or clean-energy transition costs away from commercial large-loads and onto residential bills. Oregon families should not be forced to bear the financial burden of corporate tech growth. I request that the PUC prioritize consumer protection and fairness by rolling back these unfair baseline increases. Thank you for your time and consideration of my comments.
9/18/2026 3:31:53 PM	General (Docket-Specific)	Gail	Doxtader	I am very concerned that the rate increase is due to data center construction and use. I urge the PUC to take steps to insure that data center energy costs and related construction costs are paid by the data center operators not residential or commericial customers. It is my opinion that the PUC should require all data center costs to be separate and transparent. If the PUC can stop data center construction in the state, it should do so until appropriate AI regulations are enacted. Thank you.
9/19/2026 11:06:03 AM	Oppose Docket	Sue	Stucker	Question: When have you ever denied a PGE increase? Denied amount? Approved amount?
9/19/2026 12:26:21 PM	Oppose Docket	Kara	Cordill	We as consumers are being squeezed mercilessly by politics and capitalism and now is not the time to threaten our homes and abilities to stay in homes. Please delay your repairs and upgrades until we get a more consumer-friendly administration. Please take your rate increases from your high salary earners or lay them off for someone who is willing to do this job for less pay. The president of PGE is not "earning" this compensation, they are participating in wage theft of employees and ratepayers. Maria Pope (President & CEO): ~$7.58 million total compensation (~$1.21 million base salary, rest in stock awards and incentives)Joseph Trpik (CFO & Senior VP of Finance): ~$3.19 million total compensation (~$912k base salary)Benjamin Felton (Executive VP & COO): ~$3.13 million total compensation (~$912k base salary)James Lobdell (Senior VP/Former CFO & Treasurer): ~$1.28 million total compensationWilliam O. Nicholson (Senior VP of Customer Service, Transmission & Distribution): ~$843k total compensation
9/19/2026 1:04:55 PM	Oppose Docket	K	C	No customers want ANY TASTE HIKES! RE REFUSE ALL ADDITIONAL TAXES, CHARGES, SURCHARGES, ETC. Any and all additional charges y'all propose, WE REFUSE. TAKE IT OUT OF YOUR PAYROLLS, OR EAT THE COSTS YOURSELF! YOU STARTED YOUR BUSINESS, YOU PAY FOR ALL THAT GOES WITH RUNNING IT. DO NOT PASS ON YOUR BUSINESS COSTS TO RUN, AND DUMP IT ON ITS! THIS ALL SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. Figure out how to reconnect with the natural eather on this earth.
9/19/2026 1:57:43 PM	Oppose Docket	Jason	Lehr	To whom it may concern, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. ?Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. ?Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: Changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, Jason Lehr
9/19/2026 2:15:58 PM	Oppose Docket	Jason	Love	To whom it may concern, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. 1. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. 2. ?Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. 3. ?Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, Jason Love
9/19/2026 2:31:31 PM	Oppose Docket	Shawn	Williams	You do not need to raise rates for operational profitability. You want to because of greed. Enough is enough! Looking forward to green energy phasing out this corruption of archaic energy. You should be ashamed of whatever back door kickbacks you receive for approving this fleecing of residents. I already know you’re approving it, because you have already proven corruption with past approvals
9/19/2026 2:39:15 PM	Oppose Docket	Justin	Pratt	The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. No more. We all know these for profit companies have an insatiable need to keep growing revenue and profit. Do not make it easy for them to do so at our, the customers of a monopoly, expense.
9/19/2026 2:54:25 PM	Oppose Docket	Greta	Brown	To whom it may concern, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. 1. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. 2. ?Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. 3. ?Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. I want to remind the powers that are pursuing this egregious act that the real culprit of consumption are industry NOT residential sectors. Putting the unnecessary burden on individuals and families in fundamentally wrong. Time and time again the middle class get the shaft. Sincerely, Greta Brown
9/19/2026 4:03:19 PM	Oppose Docket			Keep increasing rates and we'll no longer enable you to be a for profit business - Citizens of the PNW
9/19/2026 4:10:41 PM	Oppose Docket	Dylan	McNamee	A rate increase for residential customers at this point does not make sense, and is not fair. It does not make sense because the production cost of power has been flat or even decreasing due to renewable sources available in the Pacific Northwest. It is not fair because residential users have been good citizens in terms of reducing our usage during peak times, but commercial power usage has been exploding. The rate increase, according to what I've read, is due to the costs of adding to the capacity of the grid, which is due to the commercial, not residential users. It is further not fair because as a part of privatizing the power utilities in the region we were promised competition and an open market, but that never happened. A promise to the public was broken and those responsible have not been held accountable.
9/19/2026 4:18:33 PM	Oppose Docket	Richard	Wheeler	To whom it may concern, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. ?Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. ?Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, Richard Wheeler
9/19/2026 6:11:43 PM	Oppose Docket	Corey	Coleman	This is incredibly frustrating and these rate increases have to stop for public customers. Increase institutional and data center rates if more money is needed, ever year it’s another 5-10% increase which is making electric bills unaffordable. We need to make PGE into a public company.
9/19/2026 6:27:27 PM	Oppose Docket	Alisha	Johnson	Just read an email that says PGE is going to raise our rates….MORE?!?!?! I can barely afford my power bill as it is! You do realize that this is part of the reason inflation is so bad right? Power and fuel costs are a HUGE part of that. Honestly people are wondering why our homelessness problem is so crazy, it’s because people making minimum wage cannot afford to live in a residence anymore. If these prices keep going up consistently, I’m not far away and I have a very good job. If I am feeling like I can barely survive anymore I wonder how someone making minimum wage feels. We cannot afford for prices to keep going up….i don’t know how else to say it.
9/19/2026 6:38:28 PM	Oppose Docket	Darcy	Golson	I am so upset that you are even considering yet another rate hike. PGE can make executive cuts, middle management cuts, benefit cuts, etc. Just like everywhere else. COMPLETELY INSANE FOR THIS TO INCREASE ANY MORE. NO ONE CAN AFFORD TO LIVE IN PORTLAND AS IT IS DEATH BY 1,000,000,00 PRICE INCREASE CUTS. You and PGE execs should all be sued, lose your jobs and go to jail. OFF WITH THEIR HEADS WE ARE FED UP!
9/19/2026 7:00:17 PM	Oppose Docket	Cody	Ward	To whom it may concern, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. 1. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. 2. Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. 3. Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, Cody Ward
9/19/2026 7:01:44 PM	Oppose Docket	Maryssa	S	The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are fraught with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. 1. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. 2. ?Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. 3. ?Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward.
9/19/2026 7:11:25 PM	Oppose Docket	C	J	Maria Pope is a menace to Portlanders and absolutely must be replaced with someone who understands how to budget money. Since she took over in 2017 our rates have risen at an alarming rate. The rate increases she has inflicted upon us have turned a $50 summer electric bill in 2019 for a 750 sq ft apartment to over $250 a month. The greed and wastefulness of PGE and it’s Public Servant President is known and reviled to every member of the population she is supposed to be serving. It is absolutely vile that the with demands more bread from our children to fatten her posterior. NO to rate increases. We are at the “Let them eat cake” point of the Revolution and we will not stand for more greed from Pope.
9/19/2026 9:17:54 PM	Oppose Docket	Shea	Whitsett	Rates have increased so much recently its making my life unlivable. Increasing rates every single year on people struggling to make ends meets is not sustainable. Reduce profit and do the right thing.
9/19/2026 9:34:03 PM	Oppose Docket			This is a monopoly that is continually squeezing the public for more are more money.
9/19/2026 9:58:00 PM	Oppose Docket	Marshall	Martin	To whom it may concern, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. 1. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. 2. ?Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. 3. ?Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, Marshall
9/19/2026 11:53:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Anne	G	No to proposed rate increases. We just had an increase. Wages are stagnant. Unemployment is high. The public cannot shoulder another burden like this.
9/20/2026 12:10:07 AM	Oppose Docket	Kara	Kerpan	Let me keep it simple: NO RATE INCREASE
9/20/2026 6:33:33 AM	Oppose Docket	Tambi	Hurd	I urge you to deny the PGE rate proposal of August 4, 2026. PGE has requested and received approval for rate increases every year, and it's time to stop. The cost of electricity is unaffordable now, and another increase will further burden residents.
9/20/2026 6:56:29 AM	Oppose Docket	Marsha	Huff	We live on fixed income (social security) and can barely pay the current PGE bills and to increase it all the time we will soon not be able to not be able to pay at all. We have had power outages 14 times one year and because we live so far out we have to wait to be restored. Yes they are putting out power under ground now but that will probably cost us too. With all the solar and wind power why isn’t it going down
9/20/2026 6:57:59 AM	Oppose Docket	Keith	Olson	PGE should not be allowed a rate increase. Their long history of excessive spending, redundant and unnecessary purchases for technology, inability to deal with poor performing employees, and generally poor management practices should make it obvious that other changes are necessary, before allowing them to fleece the rate payers of any additional hard earned money. PGE had an audit performed with results becoming available (at least internally) in mid 2025 that showed how PGE was in the top 10 percentile on spending, across utilities, and where massive redundancies and waste were identified. PGE has many “Gold plated” technology applications that they use poorly, and only use a portion of the capability from. Additionally they have a habit of purchasing additional applications that serve the same purpose as something already available, and not being utilized. They also have multiple applications serving the same purpose, because multiple teams do similar work, and rather than having an application partitioned for separate purposes by the various teams, they have spent millions on additional applications, licensing, and the required technical support. As a former long term employee that was let go during a round of layoffs in mid 2025, I have numerous examples of all these items, as well as examples of IT development efforts that were half thought out, spent countless dollars on, and either did not make it to production, or needed much more money spent on to actually get the effort across the finish line. All of that added waste and created large expenses that the rate payers should not be on the hook for. Ineptitude, incompetence, and waste are not the responsibility of rate payers.
9/20/2026 7:09:25 AM	Oppose Docket	Cheryl	Padron	There have already been too many rate increases over the past 5 years with no difference in service provided. In fact, following the devastating fires in 2020, we now regularly have planned outages in the name of prevention which is not something we used to experience in our area. Another rate increase would create further financial burden on the majority of customers.
9/20/2026 7:28:34 AM	Oppose Docket	Ally	Edwards-Collins	Portland General Electric is proposing a rate increase. I am shocked by this because of how much our rate already is. Another rate increase is not sustainable for the families relying on PGE. With gas, groceries, and other expenses people are going to be unable to afford these new rates. We are a family of 2 who works very hard to conserve energy and our bill is still in the 3 digits. I cannot imagine the negative impact this would have on everyone.
9/20/2026 8:36:27 AM	Oppose Docket	Shelby	Rinewell	To who it may concern, Please understand that this rate increase is unnecessary and places the burden on working people. PGE has raised prices by 60% since 2020. (https://powernw.com/library/pge-rate-increase/)We can’t afford another rate increase, we want this proposal declined. Approving this increase would not only be unwise, but unethical. Upon investigating, data show that inflation-adjusted wage growth since 2020 has been close to zero. (https://www.hamiltonproject.org/data/has-pay-kept-up-with-inflation/) Inflation since 2020 has been between 25-29 percent. With this data, residents have already had an increase of around 30%- there cannot be another increase. With gas, food, and general prices as it is, you need to block this price increase. Residents are already struggling.
9/20/2026 8:40:18 AM	Oppose Docket	Margaret	Frank	I am writing to express my strong opposition to another rate increase from Portland General Electric company. Since 2016 my electric rate has gone up 64.8%. The revenue in kilowatt hours has gone from 11.40 cents to 18.79 cents that's an increase of 7.39 cents. During those 10 years, there has been an explosion of data centers in Oregon, which affected energy use in our state. Those data centers have not been required to develop their own energy sources. As a result we citizens are bearing the burden of their costs, and they are reaping the profits from not covering their full energy expenses. This is extremely unfair. Our government is supposed to protect the people and this situation protects profits and corporations to the extreme detriment of the people. This must stop! I am strongly opposed to this proposed rate increase. These corporations must develop their own energy sources and pay for them themselves.
9/20/2026 8:44:36 AM	Oppose Docket			We cannot afford electric bill cost increases. You know who can? The corporations building data centers here. Find someone other than the lowest income Portland metro residents to eat your costs, PGE. I’m tired of turning off my lights and stressing about vampire energy and still having a bill above $140/month for an apartment.
9/20/2026 8:53:39 AM	Oppose Docket			I would like to know what PGE’s current income : expense ratio looks like, as my research suggests PGE and its shareholders are currently making money, while my bill climbs annually. Decreasing private profit on a service that is depended on universally and monopolized by a single company seems to be the only ethical option.
9/20/2026 8:56:43 AM	Oppose Docket	Paul	Hamilton	To see yet another rate hike is frustrating and insulting. It feels like an abuse of power as we sit helpless and at your mercy. Have some compassion. Don’t make it about shareholders. Or profits. Provide a service at a reasonable rate for the people. Shame.
9/20/2026 9:47:41 AM	Oppose Docket	Chris	Anon	Stop raising rates. Lower executive pay instead.
9/20/2026 9:59:01 AM	Oppose Docket	Sebastian	Smith	There are more than 50 data centers in the Portland area. I find it hard to believe this rate hike has nothing to do with the new epidemic of these unpopular data centers that only take from the communities they are nearby. I do not approve of data centers passing on their costs to the regular members who community who generally do not benefit from the presence of these data centers. Consumers of utilities have enough hardship already, with the already imposing housing crisis, the ever growing burden of commuting with rising gas prices and inaccessible public transportation, and this rate hike would only contribute to the overall cost of living crisis. We cannot afford to continue paying what we already are, and a 4-5% increase like this would place undue burden on most residents in Oregon who already struggle to get by.
9/20/2026 10:08:34 AM	Oppose Docket			I live in a very, very old building that cannot connect appliances to power boxes. With only the plug-in option for a minimal amount of power, it seems that power is weaker and more ineffective (like a plug-in oven that cannot cook food properly) yet the costs for this is increasing due to demand. Are there any locations recommended for customers who want to receive better quality amidst the cost increase?
9/20/2026 10:17:22 AM	Oppose Docket	Rya	Matthews	Subject: Public Comment: Strong Opposition to PGE’s 2027 General Rate Case (UE 443 / Request for Rate Hike) Dear Commissioners, I am a residential customer living in Portland, 97214. I am writing to strongly urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to reject Portland General Electric’s requested $178.8 million rate hike for the 2027 General Rate Case. Individual households like mine are facing severe fatigue from recurring, compounding price increases over the last several years. The proposed 3.9% average monthly increase for residential ratepayers might look small in isolation, but it comes on the heels of multiple back-to-back rate hikes that have dramatically inflated our cost of living. Electricity is a basic human right, not a luxury we can choose to opt out of. Furthermore, I am deeply concerned about who is paying for the modern grid. The explosive growth of high-demand technology users, specifically large corporate data centers, is what is driving massive infrastructure demands and capital investments. While Oregon's POWER Act was a step toward making these large loads pay their own way, a 7.7% data center increase in this rate case does not go far enough to prevent the financial burden from shifting onto everyday families. Residential customers should not subsidize the massive energy appetites and infrastructure upgrades required by tech giants. I ask the Commission to stand up for Oregonians, scrutinize PGE's requested 9.75% return on equity, and protect individual ratepayers from absorbing costs generated by massive corporate expansion. Sincerely,
9/20/2026 11:18:47 AM	Oppose Docket	Bix	Frankonis	Short and sweet: barely any time has passed since PGE decided to raise rates on things like data centers while telling residential customers this would allow rate *decreases* for them. How long did that bit of PR puffery last before turning around and going, “Nah, we actually do want to increase residential rates.” No.
9/20/2026 11:20:19 AM	Oppose Docket	Robert	Comitz	PGE is already charging way more than when I was on NW Natural. Stop them from increasing our bill costs!
9/20/2026 11:51:11 AM	Oppose Docket	Tim	Foster	ANY increase in rates is not acceptable especially for seniors and those living solely or mostly on social security benefits. Great companies thrive on EFFICIENCY and by giving the lowest possible prices to the public. (see Walmart as an example). I oppose any increase in rates and demand more efficiency from PGE by getting rid of outdated methods and personnel. With the advent of AI there is massive opportunity to do this efficiently and save money while serving the public interest best by lowering your rates over time and not by increasing them. Thank you for an opportunity to express my opinion on this matter. P.S.: The program of rebating monies to customers who conserve energy on those days the power demand is the highest is a complete failure in my opinion. We literally shut everything off during several of these days and ended up with measly rebates of $1 to $2 max. Now we just ignore the emails regarding the high power demand days.
9/20/2026 12:07:36 PM	Oppose Docket	James	Needham	My wife and I are retired and trying to keep our home while living on a fixed income. We don't get ANY tax incentive credits or deductions because we allegedly "pay no taxes", although we have been severely hurt by increases in gas, utility, property, as well as a multitude of other hidden taxes & fees, and the greatest tax of INFLATION! Virtually everyone who CAN raise their prices has done so! Before the 2021 exponential jump in inflation we refinanced our home and installed solar panels mistakenly thinking we would not have to pay for ever increasing electricity rates, but I was wrong because we don't have battery backup! Electric rates have continued to increase and we still have to pay for these rate increases despite being substantially reduced, but now here's another proposal to increase our electric. We are paying substantially more for EVERYTHING. The way things are going it's only a matter of time before our costs exceed our Social Security and Veteran disability revenue so if we have some major expense for our home or auto we will no longer be able to afford to pay our mortgage payments! The COLA increases are not paid until AFTER we've paid a year's worth of inflationary cost increases so we're always behind. Where does it end and what can we do?
9/20/2026 1:26:16 PM	Oppose Docket	Jerald	Lyda	To Whom It May Concern, I am writing as a PGE customer to express my serious concerns regarding the recent, significant rate increases and to urge a strategic reevaluation of our energy production mix. While the transition to newer solar and wind infrastructures is a prominent industry trend, the capital-intensive nature of building out these new generation facilities, paired with necessary battery storage, appears to be a major driver behind our escalating utility bills. I urge PGE to maximize and prioritize its existing, highly reliable hydroelectric infrastructure. Hydroelectric power is a proven, affordable, and clean baseload energy source that Oregon already possesses. By shifting the operational and investment focus back toward optimizing our robust hydro resources—rather than disproportionately funding expensive new wind and solar projects—PGE can better stabilize energy costs and provide immediate financial relief to its customers. Please prioritize rate stability and the optimization of our existing clean assets in your upcoming resource planning. I am speaking up for younger generations and lower-income households struggling to stretch dollars to the end of each month. Sincerely,
9/20/2026 2:14:32 PM	Oppose Docket	Travis	Geist	Come on. No. PGE has enjoyed decades where they were able to ignore maintenance and upgrades, choosing instead to enrich the board. The burden shouldn’t fall on the taxpaying citizen with no other choice. I’m tired of being held hostage like this.
9/20/2026 3:16:42 PM	Oppose Docket	jerry	richmond	If they raise prices. i'm going solar!
9/20/2026 4:18:37 PM	Oppose Docket	Joshua	Silverman	It's incredible that PGE feels the need to increase our rates when most of us are barely scraping by. There hasn't been a rate decrease in decades, yet the CEO never failed to get a pay raise. Maybe instead, the CEO can take a pay cut, and PGE can foot the bill instead of forcing us to pay more, since they were giving the data centers such a sweetheart deal at our expense. Also, using the maintenance that PGE purposely deferred shouldn't be an excuse to raise our rates. They deferred the maintenance by choice, that means they can foot the bill of that choice.
9/20/2026 5:11:42 PM	General (Docket-Specific)	Sam	McDonald	WE WANT NUCLEAR POWER. LOTS OF POWER GENERATED. RELIABLE. CHEAP. THANK YOU!
9/20/2026 5:14:35 PM	Oppose Docket	Marci	Macfarlane	The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. 2. ?Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. 3. ?Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, Marci Macfarlane
9/20/2026 6:19:31 PM	Oppose Docket	Daniel	Sanchez	Dear Commissioners, I am a Portland General Electric customer, and I am writing to oppose PGE's proposed 4.8% overall rate increase, including a 3.9% increase for residential customers. I ask the Commission to reject it or reduce it substantially, and to place more of the cost on the largest electricity users, especially data centers. This is PGE's eighth consecutive annual increase. Over the past decade, residential rates have risen about 65%, roughly twice the rate of inflation. PGE says this is the smallest proposed increase in five years, but households are still being asked for another $8.33 a month on top of a decade of steep increases. 1. The largest energy users should pay more, especially data centers. Electricity demand in Oregon is rising quickly, primarily because of data centers that use as much energy as a small city. The customers driving that growth should bear the costs it creates. Oregon law already requires data centers to pay the full cost of the energy needed to serve them, and the Commission recently approved a 30% rate increase for large data centers. PGE now seeks another 7.7% for them, which is double the increase proposed for households. I support that direction and ask the Commission to go further. Any additional revenue PGE needs should come first from the customers who use the most energy, and the Commission should ensure that their demand does not drive costs onto residential customers through grid upgrades or power purchases. 2. Residential customers are bearing too much of the cost. The Citizens Utility Board notes that PGE's residential rates are above the national average and the highest in Oregon among major utilities. CUB also believes PGE assigns too much of its overall costs to residential customers. I ask the Commission to examine PGE's cost allocation closely before approving any increase for households. 3. The $179 million request needs scrutiny. PGE says the increase will fund grid upgrades near Estacada and Sherwood, replacement of 600,000 aging meters, and replacement of poles and wires. Customers deserve proof that each project is necessary, that costs are reasonable, and that spending is weighed against what ratepayers can afford. PGE has said it will propose tying base rate increases to inflation beginning in 2028. If that discipline is reasonable then, I ask the Commission to hold PGE to a comparable standard now. For many households, electricity is not optional. Families on fixed incomes, seniors, and renters are making tradeoffs to keep up with bills that have climbed year after year. I urge the Commission to protect them and to ensure that those with the greatest demand and the greatest ability to pay carry a fair share. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Daniel Sanchez
9/20/2026 7:45:38 PM	Oppose Docket	Bruce	Cuyler	You folks really do not care about seniors. I hope when you retire they screw you over as they have all of us Jean and I have been here over 50yrs
9/20/2026 7:47:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Bruce	Cuyler	After being here over 50yrs and retired. I hope when you retire you are screwed over like we are being screwed over
9/20/2026 8:11:02 PM	Oppose Docket	Mariana		Make the data centers pay, tax the rich and stop penalizing those barely getting by with all these high costs. Cut C suite pay and bonuses based on making everyone else pay the bottom line. This is outrageous.
9/20/2026 9:10:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Chris	Snyderbrown	The increases by PGE these last handful of years make it hard for us to pay our bills. Please no more residential customer price hikes! It is just absurd that a utility has this much power (over it's customers.)
9/20/2026 10:11:33 PM	Oppose Docket	Danielle	Conyers	Hello, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they can’t afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, Danielle
9/21/2026 12:10:52 AM	Oppose Docket	Patrick	Kennedy	Another year, another rate increase. This process may be "public" but it's clear there's nothing benefiting the public in the way it operates. I reject any proposal that serves to increase the rates on residential users. Any rate increases must be born by the ballooning and extractive data center construction. The fact the company feels comfortable jacking up the prices for people who haven't seen wage increases in years while tech companies do everything they can to eliminate jobs and have the audacity to come to Oregon and cause our rates to go up while they get to green wash their image using our renewables? It's completely unacceptable. Residential customers have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. It's frankly offensive and downright corrupt that the people who are actually costing PGE less are being expected to pay more.
9/21/2026 12:33:39 AM	General Comment			Thank you for your public comment. Please note any information provided in your comment is subject to being publicly posted information. Oregon Public Utility Commission Toll Free: 1-800-522-2404 Salem: 503-378-6600 Monday-Friday 8am-5:00pm Puc.consumer@puc.oregon.gov CONFIDENTIALITY AND PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE: This email and any attachments are intended solely for the use of the designated recipient(s) and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, or distribution of this email is prohibited. This message originates from the State of Oregon, and under Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192.311–192.478), the content of this email and any attachments may be subject to public disclosure. -----Original Message----- From: craig Davis <csnooky1a@me.com> Sent: Friday, September 18, 2026 9:30 AM To: PUC CONSUMER PUC * PUC <puc.consumer@puc.oregon.gov> Subject: Electric rate increase proposal csnooky1a@me.com. Hello I just read PGE’S CEO makes over 6 million dollars in compensation. I realize this is a for profit company but passing on a rate increase to homeowners and renters seems ridiculous with compensation levels that high. I concur with rate increases to high utilizers (data centers), but home owners need to catch a break in this highish inflation period, not prop u excessive pay packages and stockholders. Thank you Craig Davis 5037064784 18851 Shenandoah Dr Oregon City 97045
9/21/2026 12:33:43 AM	General Comment			Hello I just read PGE’S CEO makes over 6 million dollars in compensation. I realize this is a for profit company but passing on a rate increase to homeowners and renters seems ridiculous with compensation levels that high. I concur with rate increases to high utilizers (data centers), but home owners need to catch a break in this highish inflation period, not prop u excessive pay packages and stockholders. Thank you Craig Davis 5037064784 18851 Shenandoah Dr Oregon City 97045
9/21/2026 8:28:12 AM	Oppose Docket	Timothy	Hunt	To whom it may concern, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase simply do not justify the increase. The increase punishes residential consumers for factors beyond their control and penalizes them for being more efficient. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage, for slower population growth, for massively unpopular and unsustainable data center energy requirements, and for capricious changes to federal law -- changes which contradict PGE's stated commitment to its customers, changes whose deleterious impacts PGE could easily fight. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it must be asked: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, Tim
9/21/2026 8:37:15 AM	Oppose Docket	araya	bowen	As someone who is low-income i do not agree with another raise in rate. In the past 3 years only PGE has raised their rate nine times discretely in order to gain more profit. I am even on the reduced price and that even go up because of the rate raises. In 3years, three rate raises should be adequate or the financial process needs to be investigated. I have been a resident of Oregon in portland my entire life. These rate have cause lost of trust in the company for many people not just me who has noticed but hundreds of thousands of people. If PGE is going to be a monopoly over portland then it needs to work with the people or move aside so new companies can give people options. This forced rate raise yet again takes away power from families who has to scramble to find a new way to covers costs again. That means families don't eat, they don't have security, they can't shower, ect. PGE is taking this from families, asking the customer to pay more when we are hardly pay for dinner for tonight or has to get to work. I am not okay with this 4th rate raise in a year's. Three in three years should have been enough. This winter will be worse and PGE should be helping the communities they took over. Here are the horrible rate raises that the community is struggling to pay: this is only the past three years. January 2024 raised to 18% January 2025 raised to 5.5% January 2026 raised to 5% That is a raise of 28.5% in three years, an avg. of $450 that families have to pay extra just on the percentage of a base rate Remember that the $450 would actually be more because of the percentage being made off of the new raised rate price and not the base from when the increase in rates being raised. This has only been in the past three years, if you look back further this is a giant issue with taking food, safety, and hygiene away from families who are struggling to get by. Not only are low-income families hit the hardest but even middle class and upper class incomes have been feeling this rate become a major issue not being investigated in. With PGE the only option they need to collaborate with customers or make room for other people to help assist the people who are being punished for lack of financial oversight on PGE's part. Thank you for taking the time to care about this giant issue.
9/21/2026 9:07:29 AM	Oppose Docket	Fremont	Tanner	In general and in many instances, rate increase proposals are usually not well researched or thought out. They are great at conveying requirements based on comparatives and increasing costs, but severely lacking with regards to option exploration to keep costs neutral, or even to decrease. When looking at salary structure one sees numbers that are shocking. Defense of such numbers is usually comparative in nature. In reality with all costs, there is never a true deep dive. PUC's typically don't seem to do the true, real, and hard work of requiring exploration of options. Most utility companies also seem to expect rate increases asked are automatically approved. The questions to the PUC... what is done to insure costs are maintained or decreased for the residents that use these services? Is the expectation that customers continue to shoulder the burden of cost increases year over year? Should we expect customers to struggle to pay bills? Choose between electricity and food? Everywhere one looks right now, we see increasing costs, but we don't see real work to ever reduce costs. I'd love to see true effort being undertaken with all providers.
9/21/2026 1:07:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Steven	Branton	Stop stop stop with the rate increases. Executive compensation should be lowered to cover any increase in 'costs' — there are plenty of publicly owned utilities that are able to make it better for working families.
9/21/2026 11:26:19 PM	Oppose Docket	Yvonne	Haney	To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to formally submit my public comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s requested rate increase under Docket UE 473. As a lifelong Oregonian currently residing in Gresham, I have watched energy costs climb to ridiculous heights, and this latest proposal places an unfair burden on everyday residents who are already stretched thin. The median household income in Gresham is just under $78,000. With average monthly household expenses sitting at roughly $4,720, families in my community do not have the disposable income to absorb continuous, compounding utility hikes. The average monthly utility bill in Gresham is already estimated at $327 (up from $202 just five years ago), which is 10% higher than the state average. The justifications put forth in this proposal punish residential consumers for factors beyond their control. PGE proposes a 3.9% base increase for residential customers in 2027 despite acknowledging that weather-adjusted residential energy usage has declined by over 5%. It is inherently unjust that residents who are simply trying to survive the rising cost of living are penalized with higher rates just so PGE can spread its fixed costs across lower consumption. Furthermore, the explosive growth in energy demand is being driven heavily by industrial users and data centers, whose usage has surged by up to 22%. Residential customers should not be treated as a cash cow to subsidize the grid infrastructure required by these massive corporate entities. It is not our fault nor our problem that these days centers exist. While PGE asks working-class Oregonians to foot the bill for their grid expansions and the loss of federal tax credits, the company remains highly profitable. PGE reported a net income of $306 million in 2025, and their Board just approved a 5% increase to their quarterly shareholder dividend. Furthermore, CEO Maria Pope received over $7.4 million in total compensation in 2025. It is unacceptable to demand that struggling households pay more while the company reports hundreds of millions in profits, rewards shareholders, and compensates its executives so lavishly. I am begging the OPUC to protect residential consumers from these continuous and monopolistic rate increases. I strongly urge the Commission to deny this rate hike and hold PGE accountable for finding solutions that do not disproportionately punish their already struggling Oregon residents. Thank you for your attention to this matter, Yvonne H. Gresham
9/22/2026 12:33:42 AM	General Comment			From: Kimberley Spikes <kimberleydawn49@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2026 2:09 PM To: PUC PUC.PublicComments * PUC <puc.publiccomments@puc.oregon.gov> Subject: Re: Automatic reply: kimberleydawn49@gmail.com<mailto:kimberleydawn49@gmail.com>. People already are living with higher cost like housing and increased revenue and i think its not a problem maybe upgrade every 2 or 3 years but every year thats to much for people to pay and have to worry about all other cost of living going through the roof Kimberly spikes
9/22/2026 12:33:47 AM	General Comment			From: Araya Bowen <arya.bowen@gmail.com<mailto:arya.bowen@gmail.com>> Sent: Monday, September 21, 2026 8:47 AM To: BOLTON Madison * PUC <madison.bolton@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:madison.bolton@puc.oregon.gov>>; ellie@sanger-law.com<mailto:ellie@sanger-law.com>; Marli Klass <marli.klass@doj.oregon.gov<mailto:marli.klass@doj.oregon.gov>>; pge.opuc.filings@pgn.com<mailto:pge.opuc.filings@pgn.com>; christopher.pleasant@pgn.com<mailto:christopher.pleasant@pgn.com>; dan.polkow@pgn.com<mailto:dan.polkow@pgn.com>; irion@sanger-law.com<mailto:irion@sanger-law.com>; dockets@sanger-law.com<mailto:dockets@sanger-law.com> Subject: PGE Rate Raises arya.bowen@gmail.com<mailto:arya.bowen@gmail.com>. As someone who is low-income i do not agree with another raise in rate. In the past 3 years only PGE has raised their rate three times discretely in order to gain more profit. I am even on the reduced price and that even goes up because of the rate raises. In 3years, three rate raises should be adequate or the financial process needs to be investigated. I have been a resident of Oregon in portland my entire life. These rate have caused lost of trust in the company for many people not just me who has noticed but hundreds of thousands of people. If PGE is going to be a monopoly over portland then it needs to work with the people or move aside so new companies can give people options. This forced rate raise yet again takes away power from families who has to scramble to find a new way to covers costs again. That means families don't eat, they don't have security, they can't shower, ect. PGE is taking this from families, asking the customer to pay more when we are hardly pay for dinner for tonight or gas to get to work. I am not okay with this 4th rate raise. Three raises in three years should have been enough. This winter will be worse and PGE should be helping the communities they took over and control now. Here are the horrible rate raises that the community is struggling to pay: this is only the past three years. January 2024 raised to 18% January 2025 raised to 5.5% January 2026 raised to 5% That is a raise of 28.5% in three years, an avg. of $450 that families have to pay extra just on the percentage of a base rate Remember that the $450 would actually be more because of the percentage being made off of the new raised rate price and not the base from when the increase in rates being raised started. This has only been in the past three years, if you look back further this is a giant issue with taking food, safety, and hygiene away from families who are struggling to get by. Not only are low-income families hit the hardest but even middle class and upper class incomes have been feeling this rate raise become a major issue not being investigated in. With PGE the only option they need to collaborate with customers or make room for other people to help assist the people who are being punished for lack of financial oversight on PGE's part. Thank you for taking the time to care about this giant issue. - Araya Bowen
9/22/2026 12:33:50 AM	General Comment			We are customers of Portland General and live in Gresham, Or. We pay a rate of .22 for our power usage and recently found that mega-users pay only .08 !! That's about 2/3 LESS for the same product. AI mega-centers should be required to pay the "going rate" just like the rest of Oregon and not get special rates. -John Johnson 4899 SE Salquist Road Gresham, Or 97080
9/22/2026 12:33:55 AM	General Comment			To whom it may concern, We all know that these rate hikes have nothing whatsoever to do with strengthening our infrastructure- and EVERYTHING to do with the expansion of data centers. To say anything other than that is extremely misleading and insulting to every Oregonian. No one wants more data centers. Especially because the powers that be are using antiquated technology to run them. There are other options ! And these huge data corporations have the money to do it. STOP COMING AFTER THE TAXPAYERS TO PAY YOUR BILLS. WE HAVE HAD AN OVER 50-70% INCREASE IN OUR ELECTRICITY BILLS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS AND WE WILL NOT TOLERATE IT. WE. WILL. VOTE. YOU. OUT. Every last one of you.
9/22/2026 12:33:58 AM	General Comment			Not a problem but your's making countermeasures pay more each year and most people can afford high increased power Bill's that's my input of this Kimberly spikes
9/22/2026 12:34:01 AM	General Comment			I'm writing to complain about the upcoming rate hike, every year our rates are raised. Many Americans are currently going off grid or living in their vehicle's. You don't seem to understand that the average person can't afford rent let alone electric. Many youth express the thoughts of just being born is expensive and are depressed and suicidal for how their future is so bleak. I'm 54 years old caring for my elderly mother who would be homeless without my income. Her social security is not even enough to pay our rent of 1,250 in the apartment we live in. My full time job I was making 1,800 a month. You all need a pay cut and try living like a normal American!
9/22/2026 12:34:05 AM	General Comment			Please do not continue to increase rates while most people are struggling. If you have upcoming expenses, set aside some of your profit to cover those.
9/22/2026 12:34:09 AM	General Comment			NO to another rate increase!!!!!!! Our paychecks have not gone up and the overall cost of living has skyrocketed this year. Over the last 4 to 5 years PGE rates have been raised by over 60% from where they were 6 years ago. There are a lot of Oregonians who are on fixed incomes or are having to make the choice whether to keep a roof over their heads, water on, power on, or eat. You, commission members most likely don't have to worry about that....must be nice...... but you know and are surrounded by people who do......maybe some are your coworkers, perhaps the young family you see at the grocery store or that older lady or gentleman you see out walking as you drive to work. You may not think that $5 to $10.00 more a month is a big deal but it is......It could mean the difference, for some (more than you think) being able to have enough to eat or staying warm during the winter. NO TO UTILITY INCREASES!!!!!!!! With respect, Erin Baker
9/22/2026 12:34:13 AM	General Comment			I’m so tired of rising cost and the sad part is no one cares but it’s okay because it will one times 100 more people on the streets cause no one can afford the rising costs!! Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
9/22/2026 12:34:16 AM	General Comment			To who it may concern, Please understand that this rate increase is unnecessary and places the burden on working people. PGE has raised prices by 60% since 2020. (https://powernw.com/library/pge-rate-increase/)We can’t afford another rate increase, we want this proposal declined. Approving this increase would not only be unwise, but unethical. Upon investigating, data show that inflation-adjusted wage growth since 2020 has been close to zero. (https://www.hamiltonproject.org/data/has-pay-kept-up-with-inflation/ ) Inflation since 2020 has been between 25-29 percent. With this data, residents have already had an increase of around 30%- there cannot be another increase. With gas, food, and general prices as it is, you need to block this price increase. Residents are already struggling. Thank you for your time. I trust you will listen to your community. Your neighbor, Shelby Rinewell
9/22/2026 12:34:20 AM	General Comment			I understand some of the rate increases, but why are they so close together! Our bill went up almost 50.00 a month from last year! More transparency would be good, other than just sending a notice vaguely saying there’s going to be an increase.. break it down, what’s going where. Very disappointed, if I had another option I would get rid of your company completely. I think a lot of people feel the same way! Sent from my iPhone
9/22/2026 12:34:22 AM	General Comment			PGE has raised their rates over 48% over the last few years we the people simply cannot afford this … our most expensive bill monthly is now our PGE even when we arnt even home ($400 plus ) this is robbery . We don’t even use our ac when hot and or heat when cold because it’s unaffordable and the discounted help rate is set so low you have to be basically homeless to get it … please commission NO More rate increases . We simply can’t afford it . Sent from my iPhone
9/22/2026 12:34:25 AM	General Comment			PGE might want to forecast a little further into the future before they continue to put inflationary pressures on their customers. With solar technology advancements and cost decreases in that industry, many homeowners are seriously looking to those industry providers as a source of their power in the future. I am on the HOA Board of Directors for a 178 home subdivision and we are having to modify our architectural rules and regulations to become more accommodating to those homeowners seeking solar panels as a future source of affordable energy. The economic tide is shifting with expanded focuses on solar reliability and cost savings. If PGE is not careful, they will begin pricing themselves right out of business. It would be prudent to educate yourselves on the development of solar energy as your #1 competitor and position yourselves for the future with your customers if you are interested in retaining them long term.
9/22/2026 12:34:29 AM	General Comment			I’m opposed to yet another request from PGE for a rate increase. They’re on a roll, it seems, asking for additional rate hikes for the past several years. Seems like they’re trying to recoup their costs from the many wildfire lawsuits and not a legitimate reason. Seniors and others on fixed incomes cannot afford to keep paying more. Please vote NO for this increase. Sincerely, Arlene McKenna Salem
9/22/2026 6:47:28 AM	Oppose Docket	Laura	Tocki-Toggenburger	Greetings, I disagree with this rate hike and do not support a continual rate hikes for folks residing in the PGE area. My rates increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. I have been encouraged daily by PGE to reduce my energy consumption and while I have my energy bills have increased each year. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion and destroying the environment at the same time. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, Laura Tocki-Toggenburger
9/22/2026 9:47:56 AM	Oppose Docket	Tyler	Stone	Dear PUC, Having seen the news about another requested rate hike for PGE, I write today as a concerned Oregonian over the escalating costs of utility services, including our electric services. Each year we face relentless price hikes by PGE (and other providers) that impact so many of us. With budgets stretched and state economic activity on the decline, now is not the time to hike basic electric costs yet again. I strongly believe we should wait a year before considering another rate hike to allow residents to catch up with multiple years of aggressive costs increases. In so doing, the PUC would send a strong signal to utility providers to drive higher efficiencies in their operations. Thank you.
9/22/2026 5:09:23 PM	Oppose Docket	Cameron	Pickerill-Trinitapoli	Rares should not increase. In fact, this greedy company should be forced to reduce rates. I don't care if they make a profit. Any profit they make is an attack on myself, my friends, and my family. Public utilities should never, under any circumstances, have any private ownership or profit. This is highway robbery of the people of Oregon and these modern day bandits must be stopped by all legal political means. If anyone in the Oregon government or this body supports this company or any rate increases, I will personally spend the rest of my days opposing all of them as much as is possible for a individual to do through voting, donating money to their opposition, and protesting. It's downright criminal the level of corruption we've seen in the past supporting these companies in their theft from the people of Oregon when our neighbors across the river pay half what we do for power.
9/22/2026 5:55:03 PM	Oppose Docket	Stacie	In	To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a PGE customer to strongly oppose the proposed 2027 rate increase under Docket UE 473.The compounding rate increases over the last several years have already severely strained my household budget, and I cannot afford another hike. We are already paying over 350 a month. I fall into a difficult gap where my income makes me ineligible for utility assistance programs, yet I do not earn enough to comfortably absorb these continuous price increases. This proposed hike far outpaces standard cost of living adjustments. Also, despite the regular increases we have already endured, I do not feel that customers are seeing a proportional return on investment in infrastructure or service improvements. Please reject this rate increase and protect middle class Oregonians who are already stretched to their financial limit.
9/22/2026 6:13:39 PM	Consumer Complaint	Jessica	Smith	I am writing to oppose Portland General Electric's proposed 3.9% increase in residential electric rates beginning July 1, 2027. PGE estimates this would add approximately $8.33 per month to the bill of a typical residential customer using 780 kWh. For households already facing rising costs for housing, food, healthcare, and other necessities, another increase in the cost of an essential service is significant. Residential customers cannot simply choose another electricity provider when rates become unaffordable. I am particularly concerned about this increase in the context of PGE's broader financial structure. PGE's CEO, Maria Pope, received approximately $7.58 million in total compensation in 2025, including more than $4.5 million in stock awards. Other members of PGE's executive leadership also received compensation in the millions. At the same time, PGE continues to provide returns to shareholders and is asking the Commission to authorize a 9.75% return on equity. I recognize that executive compensation is not itself a direct residential rate expense. However, it raises an important question about whose financial interests are being prioritized when PGE asks customers to absorb yet another increase. Before approving higher residential rates, the Commission should rigorously examine PGE's requested return, executive compensation and other corporate costs, capital expenditures, and how costs are allocated among customer classes. PGE is a regulated monopoly providing an essential service. That makes the Commission's responsibility to protect residential customers especially important. I urge the Commission to reject PGE's proposed increase as filed and require greater scrutiny of the company's costs and requested return before placing additional financial burdens on Oregon households. Thank you for considering my comment.
9/22/2026 9:47:39 PM	Oppose Docket	Mike	James	Please do whatever you can to keep electricity rates low.
9/22/2026 10:38:42 PM	Oppose Docket	abi	L	I am writing to express my strong opposition to PGE’s proposed 3.9% residential rate increase outlined in the 2027 filing. Over the past three years, residential customers have faced multiple, cumulative rate increases that have significantly driven up the cost of living. Household incomes and wages are not increasing at a rate that can absorb these repeated utility cost hikes. Electricity is a basic necessity, yet continuing to approve these rate adjustments places an unfair financial strain on local working families. I ask the Public Utility Commission to protect consumers by rejecting this rate increase and requiring PGE to absorb these cost pressures through internal efficiencies rather than passing them on to ratepayers.
9/22/2026 10:55:54 PM	Oppose Docket	donna	burch	Subject: Opposition to PGE’s Proposed Rate Increase – Docket UE 473 Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission Commissioners, I am writing to strongly oppose Portland General Electric’s latest request to increase customer rates. Oregon PGE customers have already faced repeated and significant increases in our electricity bills. Most recently, residential rates increased in April 2026, raising the typical residential customer’s monthly bill by approximately 5%, or $7.97. PGE is now seeking another approximately $179 million in annual revenue, representing an estimated 4.8% overall increase. At a time when Oregon families are already struggling with the rising cost of housing, food, insurance, and other necessities, another substantial increase in electricity costs is unreasonable without a very compelling justification. I am also deeply concerned about the rapidly increasing electricity demand associated with large data centers and AI operations. This is not an Oregon-only concern. States across the country are now examining how to prevent ordinary residential customers from being forced to subsidize the enormous infrastructure and electricity costs created by these facilities. Oregon has already recognized this problem through the POWER Act. The Oregon PUC specifically established a new rate structure requiring large data centers and other large-load customers to pay the costs associated with serving their electricity demand, with the stated purpose of preventing residential and small-business customers from subsidizing rapid data-center growth. That principle should be maintained and strengthened: the customers creating extraordinary new demand on the electrical grid should pay the costs associated with that demand—not ordinary households. AI and data-center companies are enormously profitable industries with the financial resources to pay for the infrastructure necessary to support their operations. Those costs should not be shifted onto Oregon families through repeated residential rate increases. I respectfully ask the Oregon Public Utility Commission to carefully scrutinize PGE’s request, reject costs that are not demonstrated to be necessary and reasonable, and ensure that residential customers are not being asked to subsidize the expansion of large industrial and AI-related electricity users. Oregon families deserve reliable electricity at rates they can afford. We should not continually be asked to pay more while some of the largest new users of our electrical system are driving unprecedented demand. Please protect residential ratepayers and reject unnecessary increases to PGE’s residential rates. Sincerely, Donna Burch
9/23/2026 5:53:33 AM	Other	Marissa	Stark	The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. 2. ?Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. 3. ?Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward.
9/23/2026 8:48:18 AM	Oppose Docket	erich	maurer	Enough is enough. They just got an increase. Seems like post covid everyone is just out to get as MUCH as they can with no regard for what is reasonable........
9/23/2026 9:07:07 AM	Oppose Docket	Melissa	Stone	Another increase is detrimental to the affordability to the lives of Oregonians….another greedy money grab from the monopoly of electric providers in our state! The greed is disgusting and if ever we have a chance to replace PGE or any other option to not use you guys we will take it in a heart beat! This board is oblivious to the needs of the people in this state and it shows in the disregard for the people of this state! PGE should be ashamed of itself but that would require a soul and morals!
9/23/2026 9:56:45 AM	Oppose Docket	Carolyn	Sullivan	I am opposed to the rate hike to take place next year..I am a senior citizen and it is hard to make ends meet already
9/23/2026 11:21:32 AM	Oppose Docket	Madison	Benzing	I live in a 1 bedroom,1 bath apartment and my bill has been consistently over $250 each month. I allowed my apartment to get to almost 90 degrees this summer because it's too expensive to run AC. PGE has a monopoly and feels that they can demand more each year from residents. In reality, they should be billing the data centers more. I looked at my electric usage and compared month over month for the last 2 years and the only changes I saw were my usage went down but my bill went up. Make it make sense.
9/23/2026 1:00:19 PM	Oppose Docket	Scott	Pickard	On Aug. 4, 2026, PGE filed a rate proposal to increase residential rates in July 2027. I categorically object to such an increase, especially under the guise of costs for maintenance and regular upgrades; they have the ability to include these in every budget they create, and should be held accountable to live within their budget. If PGE cannot operate within its budget, the state should consider taking ownership of the utility (which has been shown to benefit the communities where this has taken place). PGE can also stop giving discounts to corporate users who can better afford energy costs than individuals trying to pay for electricity in our homes; to provide discounts to enormous commercial conglomerates and Data Centers who stand to make billions of dollars in profits rather than to individuals who are lucky to make six figures in a year, is a backward, deeply unfair prospect. Additionally, PGE can save substantial amounts each year by bringing executive pay down and reduce pay inequality; it is time to stop rewarding corporate executives for mediocre leadership, and to hold accountable those who do not respond appropriately to community concerns or interests. I oppose any rate increases for PGE and propose instead an independent audit to discover why they cannot create an accurate budget in which they can operate.
9/23/2026 1:42:43 PM	Oppose Docket	Judith	Aftergut	I am an older woman living within the Portland city limits. I oppose the continuous PGE rate increases, including this one. I am doing my best to be able to afford to stay in my house. It is challenging, given the regular increases in the cost of electricity, water, gas, and property taxes. I refer you to whatever points are being made about this proposal by the Citizens Utility Board, which, in my opinion expresses extremely coherent and rational opinions. Thank you for considering my opinion.
9/23/2026 1:59:36 PM	Oppose Docket	alta	schafer	Please stop increasing the rates of our utilities. we (the Oregonian's) are barely scraping by as it is. Gas prices are rising, food costs are rising, housing is rising, our wages are not rising. stop increasing the rate of families, and start increasing it for big businesses. make Data centers pay more, make Amazon pay more, make giant corporations pay more if absolutely needed. I am having to chose between feeding my family and using power. the programs you have help the very neediest and that is great, but at the cost of those of us that are just barely above that cut off line. those breaks you are giving the giant corporations are also passed onto us. we are between a rock and hard place. and you may think a "small" 3.9% increase is not a big deal, but it is a huge deal to those of us that are just trying to survive out here. we have power, NWNatural, water/sewer, garbage, gas for our vehicles, groceries, internet (needed for work), phones (needed for work), Property taxes, mortgages/rent. all of these are increasing, and the percentages keep adding up. all while our wages are not increasing. My last raise was 1.3% the raise before that was .5%. and I don't make a lot. so PLEASE, please stop increasing our rates.
9/23/2026 3:18:04 PM	Oppose Docket	Dawn	Lilly	In no way way should PGE get a rate increase. I used to work there and they stealing from rate payers to pay for poor management and horrible maintenance. Yet the CEO still makes over 6 million a year. I have seen the mess first hand. I am a customer and will not be willing to accept a rate increase due to lack of maintenance for 40 years.
9/23/2026 6:35:17 PM	Oppose Docket	Linda	Feldhan	PGE has increased their rates by 50% in the last 5 years. This is enough, there needs to be limit to how much of an increase they are allowed to do. They have a monopoly on electricity and are a for profit company. They made over 300 million in profit last year. Over the last 5 years they have had between 200-300 million in profit each year. They should not get to raise our rates when they are already generating this much profit.
9/24/2026 10:08:16 AM	Oppose Docket	Blaine	Ackley	PGE has had rate increases over the past 3 years while they are making $ billions of dollars in profit each year. So with prices rising for consumers at a record rate, inflation is up, interest rates are up, how can they possibly justify another rate increase now?
9/24/2026 2:22:29 PM	Oppose Docket			*Entered by staff - cw* Brightwood PGE Rates: I am sending this email regarding 4 percent increased rates and showing my displeasure with the increasing rates. If there is any additional info I can provide, please let me know.
9/25/2026 12:33:52 AM	General Comment			The most recent PGE Home Connection issue informs us that PGE is seeking rate increases to take effect next year. While all costs for everything and everyone rise over time, I am concerned that at least one driver of these rate increases is the plethora of data center projects that are flooding Oregon. The billionaires who are behind these projects must pay for their power use, not fob their costs off on your other customers. It is in PGE's best interest to clearly state what the company is doing to prevent data center projects from sticking the rest of us with their costs of doing business. Steven Blair Wheeler
9/25/2026 12:33:56 AM	General Comment			They've raised our rates enough the last few years. It's not sustainable for average families and has me thinking about leaving Portland. A 4% hike when our paychecks didn't increase 4% is unsustainable. ***************************************** Check out the books I've read on The Storygraph - Amazon-free Reading !
9/25/2026 12:33:59 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission Commissioners, I am writing to strongly oppose Portland General Electric’s latest request to increase customer rates. Oregon PGE customers have already faced repeated and significant increases in our electricity bills. Most recently, residential rates increased in April 2026, raising the typical residential customer’s monthly bill by approximately 5%, or $7.97. PGE is now seeking another approximately $179 million in annual revenue, representing an estimated 4.8% overall increase. At a time when Oregon families are already struggling with the rising cost of housing, food, insurance, and other necessities, another substantial increase in electricity costs is unreasonable without a very compelling justification. I am also deeply concerned about the rapidly increasing electricity demand associated with large data centers and AI operations. This is not an Oregon-only concern. States across the country are now examining how to prevent ordinary residential customers from being forced to subsidize the enormous infrastructure and electricity costs created by these facilities. Oregon has already recognized this problem through the POWER Act. The Oregon PUC specifically established a new rate structure requiring large data centers and other large-load customers to pay the costs associated with serving their electricity demand, with the stated purpose of preventing residential and small-business customers from subsidizing rapid data-center growth. That principle should be maintained and strengthened: the customers creating extraordinary new demand on the electrical grid should pay the costs associated with that demand—not ordinary households. AI and data-center companies are enormously profitable industries with the financial resources to pay for the infrastructure necessary to support their operations. Those costs should not be shifted onto Oregon families through repeated residential rate increases. I respectfully ask the Oregon Public Utility Commission to carefully scrutinize PGE’s request, reject costs that are not demonstrated to be necessary and reasonable, and ensure that residential customers are not being asked to subsidize the expansion of large industrial and AI-related electricity users. Oregon families deserve reliable electricity at rates they can afford. We should not continually be asked to pay more while some of the largest new users of our electrical system are driving unprecedented demand. Please protect residential ratepayers and reject unnecessary increases to PGE’s residential rates. Sincerely, Donna Burch 503-209-8287 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
9/25/2026 12:34:03 AM	General Comment			I am completely against PGE raising our rates another 3.9%!!! Absolutely ridiculous! These rate hikes! Regina Ortiz-Shepherd
9/25/2026 12:34:06 AM	General Comment			To Whom it may concern, I am writing to express my absolute outrage that PGE is trying to raise rates on folks in the Mt Hood area! We already experience many power outages, dozens of times per year, throughout ALL seasons. Their infrastructure has been neglected and failing for decades, yet they look to the customer to pay for their overdue maintenance and upgrades. When my home’s infrastructure is failing, I have to fix it with my OWN money. Why is there no accountability or responsibility for these utility companies to maintain their own grids? Isn’t that what I am already paying them for, with my monthly bill? It’s clear they are mismanaging their services, their infrastructure, and their finances. PGE needs to quit passing the buck (LITERALLY!) to their customers, most of which are already struggling to pay their monthly bills. Additionally, as a homeowner AND a business owner, in Rhododendron, we pay a premium for electricity. When we lose power, it cripples my small business, as well as all of the businesses in the area that need power and WiFi to operate. We have no recourse, nor do we get compensation, for the lost revenue we experience because PGE refuses to build a better infrastructure. I am absolutely against allowing PGE to raise rates AGAIN because they have not prioritized improving their infrastructure to meet the most basic needs of the communities they serve. Build a better grid, make power outages an exception, instead of the norm, and then I can get on board paying their increase. But right now, why should we, the consumers, have to pay MORE for less reliability, less service, and PGE’s failure to take care of their own infrastructure. Please do not allow the utility companies to continually raise rates. Their revenue continues to climb while that of most citizens continues to drop. This continued monopoly on power is bankrupting its customers, who can’t even afford to heat their homes in the winter. We don’t have a choice of who supplies us power. Maybe if there wasn’t such a monopoly, PGE would be forced to offer a better product. Right now, they are taking advantage of sitting ducks. It’s shameful. Thank you for your time, Marcy Landolfo Sent from my iPhone
9/25/2026 12:34:10 AM	General Comment			Hello, I'm writing to voice my concern over another rate increase by PGE. This has been the third increase in the last two years; PGE is making money while we're all suffering. Please deny this rate increase request and put people over profits for companies. How about the leader of PGE just gets a smaller bonus this year. Sincerely, Jason akins Happy valley resident Get Outlook for Android
9/25/2026 12:34:13 AM	General Comment			Dear PUC board members I am commenting on the proposed rate hike - yet again - that PGE wants to have effective July 2027. 1. There have been 5 rate hikes since 2020, 3 in the last 2 years which amounts to almost a 60% cumulative rate increase. Downright criminal that PGE keeps asking for more money and downright criminal that the PUC keeps pandering to these extortion requests. 2. It shouldn’t cost any family almost the equivalent of a car payment to stay warm during winter months. 3. Families shouldn’t have to choose between heat or groceries. 4. Us normal everyday citizens have to budget our money. We don’t get to ask PGE or anyone else to “give us more money”. PGE needs to stay within their budget just like we have to do. 5. The CEO of PGE Maris Pope had a compensation package in 2025 of $7.4 million. That is downright criminal as well. 6. How about Maria Pope cough up at least half or more of her salary into the PGE coffers as a show of support to us regular folk scraping by and hoping the next rate increase isn’t going to push us into living in our car. 7. How about the PUC have some respect and show support for the “little guy” and give a resounding NO to PGE’s request for yet another rate hike. Grow a back bone!! Charlene DeLuca A concerned and disillusioned citizen
9/25/2026 12:34:18 AM	General Comment			No more rate increases for Oregonians! This would be the eighth consecutive year of rate increases! The CEOs salary has gone up by multiple millions each year. This is disgusting exploitation of Oregonians. Please protect working class citizens from greed! https://fancy-blue-wave.s3.amazonaws.com/logos/files/001/421/228/landscape/Weaver_Headshot_2023_reszied.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif Grace Kathleen Weaver (She/her)Mezzo-Soprano & Voice Teacher mezzo.gkw@gmail.com<mailto:mezzo.gkw@gmail.com> / 5037028894 https://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif https://www.graceweaversing.com/home https://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif Facebook Instagram
9/25/2026 12:34:21 AM	General Comment			8 consecutive years of rate increases, and about 65% in a decade. This is double the rate of inflation. Make commercial and industrial rates offset the higher cost, not the people. Data centers consume roughly a quarter of the energy in this state, and enrich the wealthiest while the cost of electricity is borne on the backs of the working class. They make money from processing and selling our data; they can use that money to chip in for the raw input (electricity) that they guzzle. To be abundantly clear, I am against rate increases for residential customers, and understand that increased costs must be covered elsewhere. Put that onus on the customers that are extracting wealth from our people and our state, the businesses and data centers.
9/25/2026 12:34:25 AM	General Comment			Portlanders are begging, please stop increasing our cost of living. We CAN NOT afford anymore! Please just stop, I'm a newly single mother, I make too much to afford any state assistance for food, childcare, Healthcare, etc. I pay for everything on my own. I have to account for every penny I make because overspending on anything will lead me to missing a bill. I will not be receiving any wage increases at work or COLAs due to budget cuts. An increase in ANY bill will dramatically impact my small family. I can barely afford formula to feed my baby who had issues latching so breastfeeding wasn't an option for me. I'm 1 paycheck away from homelessness. Please oppose this increase, working families can not be the ones carrying Oregons financial burden.
9/25/2026 12:34:28 AM	General Comment			To whom it may concern, Please do not approve the PGE rate increase. Our bills are HORRENDOUS, families cant afford another increase. Paying $350 in the summer is ridiculous, rates have almost doubled over the last 5 years. With everything else we can’t afford it. Help Oregon families like you’re supposed to. Thank you Kaitlin Hartleben-Adams Sent from my iPhone
9/25/2026 12:34:31 AM	General Comment			Hi there, My name is Kayla Hall, and I rent an apartment in North Portland and wanted to reach out regarding my concerns over PGE increasing rates once again. It’s no secret that most of us are struggling financially due to the state of the country, and saving money is a big priority for most of us at this point. It feels like the city of Portland cares so little about the livelihood of its citizens, and I’m sick of it. We should be protected, helped, and supported, not abused. If PGE needs more money, they can get it from the data centers, not those of us working paycheck-to-paycheck and already paying, on average, over $200/mo for electricity in a small, 1-bedroom apartment. We don’t have the luxury of moving, buying a home, or even finding a better-paying job to support getting financially screwed by electric companies. Thank you for your time, and please don’t let PGE put further financial strain on people who have no other options. Kayla Hall Sent from my iPhone
9/25/2026 12:34:34 AM	General Comment			To whom it may concern, I am aware that you’re going to be voting soon to either approve or deny PGE’s request for another rate increase of 3.9% . I am asking that you please vote no on a rate increase. Oregonians are struggling with rapidly increasing costs of living and our wages are not keeping up with the higher costs! Everything is getting exponentially more expensive and we need a break after the most recent rounds of PGE rate increases. If we need improved energy infrastructure make the existing data centers pay for it. Please vote no and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Celine Mazoyer
9/25/2026 12:34:38 AM	General Comment			Rates are already 30% higher than the previous year! Please do not increase the rate another 3.9%! Aimee Murray
9/25/2026 12:34:42 AM	General Comment			? ? ?PGE had a net profit of $2.59 billion in 2025, up 4.8% from 2024. The proposed rate increase makes no sense especially in the current difficult economic times. It is time for a discussion to turn PGE to a public utility. ? B Regards, Y Khan
9/25/2026 8:18:00 AM	Oppose Docket			There doesn't seem to be any need for PGE to raise rates and I would oppose such an increase unless they prove the rate increase is necessary, and not needed to continue to serve AI data centers which are given preferential rates. Residential customers should not have to foot the bill for large power users.
9/25/2026 8:54:04 AM	Oppose Docket	Howard	Simon	*Entered by staff - cw To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the recent, unsustainable increases in Portland General Electric's residential electricity rates. My current electricity rate has soared well beyond 20 cents per kWh, making monthly utility bills an extreme and unfair burden on my household budget. What makes this pricing structure particularly unacceptable is the massive disparity when compared directly to Oregon's other major investor-owned utility, Pacific Power. Pacific Power customers are currently paying roughly 12 cents per kWh?nearly nearly half of what PGE is charging its residential base. Both companies operate under the same state regulatory environment and face identical regional climate challenges, yet PGE consumers are forced to absorb an entirely disproportionate financial penalty for their basic energy needs. While I understand that grid modernization, wildfire mitigation, and storm recovery require capital, a rate exceeding 20 cents per kWh is failing the basic standard of being "just and reasonable." Consumers have no choice in their monopoly utility provider, and we cannot simply opt out of heating or powering our homes. I request that this complaint be documented and escalated to government and corporate leadership. I strongly urge you to reconsider the aggressive rate hikes and realign costs to match regional affordability benchmarks.
9/25/2026 9:08:33 AM	Oppose Docket	Jennifer	Hagar	I do not want my rates raised.
9/25/2026 11:58:12 AM	Oppose Docket	Randall	Wardle	I am writing to formally log my strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase under Docket UE 473. PGE’s rates are already exhaustively high, and approving yet another baseline increase of 3.9% for residential households is unsustainable for local families. This proposed hike follows multiple compounding, record-breaking rate increases in recent years that have already pushed basic utility bills beyond what is manageable. Pushing the projected average residential bill to approximately $178 per month places an unfair, severe financial burden on working families, seniors, and low-income residents who are already struggling with the escalating costs of housing, groceries, and essential goods.Rather than burdening everyday people, PGE should generate necessary revenue by increasing costs for corporations and massive data centers that place the heaviest strains on our energy grid. Furthermore, PGE should absorb infrastructure and grid investment costs through its own corporate profits rather than continuously treating captive ratepayers as an endless funding source. I urge the Commission to protect Oregon consumers, prioritize household affordability, and reject this request.
9/25/2026 9:54:36 PM	Oppose Docket	greg	blank	To whom it may concern, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. 2. Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. 3. Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward. Sincerely, GB, concerned local community member
9/26/2026 1:50:09 PM	Oppose Docket	Adam	Byers	As a longtime PGE customer, I strongly oppose PGE's proposed rate increase. Electricity is already one of my household’s largest monthly expenses. We regularly pay more than $500 per month for electricity, making it our largest expense aside from our mortgage. Any additional increase would place a significant financial burden on our household, potentially to the point that we would have to reduce our use of heating and cooling simply to control costs. I am also concerned that the rates we already pay are not being reflected in the reliability of the service we receive. Just yesterday, September 25, 2026, we experienced yet another power outage. In addition, our neighborhood has experienced recurring flickering lights, and despite repeated attempts to have PGE investigate the issue, the underlying cause has not been adequately addressed. It is difficult to justify asking customers to pay even more when many of us are already facing high utility bills while continuing to experience reliability problems. At a time when the cost of housing, food, insurance, utilities, and other basic necessities continues to rise, another increase in electricity rates would place an additional burden on households that are already paying substantial amounts for an essential service. I urge the Commission to carefully scrutinize PGE's requested increase and consider the financial impact on residential customers, as well as whether PGE’s current level of service and reliability justifies asking those customers to pay more.
9/28/2026 6:50:59 PM	Oppose Docket			To Whom It May Concern: I am writing in regards to the most recent proposal to increase rates for PGE's residential customers effective July 1, 2027. Rates have increased for residential customers exponentially in 2022 (8%), 2023 (9%), and a debilitating 14% in 2024. At a time of inflation, many residential customers cannot sustain another increase in rates, even if the proposed rate is supposedly to update infrastructure in Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville, and the South Milliken transmission lines. Many people are still struggling with increased food costs, inadequate cost-of-living increases, and other financial difficulties from a State and Federal level. I don't disagree the infrastructure needs to be maintained and updated, however, I respectfully request that PUC consider shifting the rate increase to data centers in the Portland Metro area, who are better able to sustain these increases. I also ask that if this were to happen, that there is more oversight in how PGE is using the rate increases to ensure they are wisely spending the funds.
9/29/2026 12:24:32 AM	Oppose Docket	Hanna	Kim	Go to Portland r/Portland snoo_facepalm 9d ago phigene PGE rate increase public comment period (Docket UE 473) Discussion There is a public comment period for the new PGE rate increase (Docket UE 473). You can submit your commentary here: https://apps.puc.state.or.us/docketpubliccomment?DocketID=25142 This is the letter I wrote. Feel free to use any or all of it in your own commentary, and copy/paste/share this in any relevant local groups. Make your voice heard! To whom it may concern, The justifications put forth in the executive summary for this rate increase are frought with predatory, monopolistic business practices that punish the residential consumers for factors beyond their control, and penalize them for being environmentally conscious, more efficient, or just downright poor. Consumer are penalized for cutting back usage: According to the filing, weather-adjusted residential usage per customer declined by 5.3%, creating upward rate pressure as fixed costs are spread across lower average customer consumption. 2. ?Consumers are penalized for slower population growth: According to the filing, lower local population growth and a lag in residential new construction mean fixed costs are shared across fewer new residential customers than previously forecasted. 3. ?Consumers are penalized for changes to federal law: According to the filing, changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025) accelerated the phase-out or restricted eligibility of clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing federal cost offsets for future projects. While energy usage slows in the residential sector, energy deliveries to large industrial customers have grown by 17% to 22% since the UE 435 rate case. High-tech manufacturing and digital service data centers are driving the majority of this demand expansion. While PGE plans to charge data centers higher rates to offset the costs related to this demand, it begs the question: if overall usage is lower and growth is declining beyond projections, without the industrial demand largely driven by data centers, would the T&D capital additions that drive the justification for this rate increase have even been necessary? My suspicion is probably not. The residents have seen their rate increase from $0.126/kWh in 2021 to $0.2/kWh in 2026. This is significantly higher than the national average rate increase over that same time period. We have had enough. PGE is treating their residential customers like a cash cow to fund the growth needed to support the industrial customers. When they don't get tax breaks, they charge us more. When we use less power, they charge us more. When people move away because they cant afford to live here anymore, they charge the rest of us more. This cannot continue. On behalf of the people I am asking you to intervene and stop this residential rate increase from going forward.
9/29/2026 12:33:40 AM	General Comment			Please don't raise the cost of electricity again ?? Thanks Brigette Regan
9/29/2026 8:13:11 AM	Oppose Docket	Richard	Crimi	Dear PUC Commissioners, I strongly oppose Portland General Electric’s request for another residential rate increase under Oregon PUC Docket UE 473. Following compounding surges in recent years—including a staggering 18% spike in 2024—working families, seniors on fixed incomes, and local businesses are already struggling under the weight of unaffordable utility bills. Shifting the financial burden of massive grid upgrades and industrial demand onto everyday consumers while the utility continues to pull in millions in profit is deeply unfair. I urge the Public Utility Commission of Oregon to protect captive residential customers from an eighth consecutive annual rate hike and flatly deny this proposal.
9/30/2026 11:01:01 AM	Oppose Docket			I'm writing to voice my concerns regarding the proposed rate increase in July. At a time when the cost of living is so high, I'm deeply concerned at the prospect of my rates going up once again. When the cost of basic necessities like groceries and gas to get to work is astronomically high, many of us cannot afford yet another rate increase. The CEO's total compensation package last year was over $19 MILLION last year, which is up from the year prior. Your CEO is profiting, and it's off the backs of some of the most vulnerable people in this state...many of which are disabled, elderly or low income. I suggest that PGE adjust the CEO's pay if they need more money instead of punishing a vulnerable and struggling population.
10/1/2026 9:55:06 PM	Oppose Docket	Huy	Nhuyen	Corporate greedy please stop rate increase, cost way too much already
10/2/2026 7:58:54 PM	Oppose Docket	April	Nielsen	Public utility companies should not be allowed to monopolize service areas giving consumers no choice and eliminating competition for the companies. It literally makes me so angry to hear that PGE CEO makes 7.5 million dollars a year and NW Natural CEO makes 4.5 million dollars a year while people struggle to pay their public utility bills. So how many of the top executives in these two companies make more than 1 million dollars a year? This is absolutely unacceptable! No public utility company forcing people to buy public utilities from their only service choice should be paying any employee more than 500K a year no matter their job title. If these are PUBLIC utility companies then why does the PUBLIC not have the right to decide salaries of workers and price of service? It seems to me that the money paid out to anyone over 500K a year should be refunded to the customers and start making public utilities affordable for everyone. I certainly hope that you DO post my comments on OPUC websites. More citizens need to know WE are being RIPPED OFF and absolutely have the RIGHT to determine salaries and costs.
10/4/2026 8:11:06 AM	Oppose Docket	Hannah	H	I am writing to voice my opinion that PGE’s request for a 3.9% rate increase is a ridiculous ask. There was just a rate increase barely 2 years ago. As someone who works in technology and IT, PGE is already cutting corners around grid modernization so I know the proposal for a rate increase to support grid modernization efforts is a lie. Please do not blindly accept this request and let there be more scrutiny around their finances
10/5/2026 3:18:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Autumn	Colby	Approving any increase to PGE rates when we consumers have access to data that shows household energy use has basically been a flat line and data center growth a steep incline over the past couple years would undermine any confidence that Oregonians could have in the PUC and government institutions. This is a pivotal moment to show Oregonians the PUC is an effective governing body and not have the power act be nothing but a political move that does not serve the people. You have all the data to do the right thing.
10/5/2026 7:30:06 PM	Oppose Docket	Timothy	Thorpe	Dear Chair and Commissioners: I am a residential customer of Portland General Electric in Salem, and I write to object to PGE's proposed rate increase in Docket UE 473 and to ask the Commission to deny the request. PGE asks for $179 million in additional annual revenue, an overall increase of about 5%, including a 4% increase for residential customers, bringing the average residential bill to about $178 per month, effective July 1, 2027. The residential class alone would pay about $65.6 million more per year. Those figures may sound modest in isolation. They are not modest in context, and context is precisely what Oregon law now requires this Commission to consider. 1. The burden of proof is PGE's, and the FAIR Energy Act makes cumulative impact a legal test, not a courtesy. Under ORS 757.210, the utility bears the burden of showing that its proposed rates are just and reasonable, and the Commission may not authorize a rate that is not fair, just, and reasonable. Under the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179, 2025), the Commission must now also balance investor and consumer interests by considering the cumulative economic impact of proposed rates on residential customers, must assess whether a rate will affect customers' ability to maintain service, and may adjust rates to mitigate harm. PGE was required to file a cumulative-impact analysis with this case, and the Commission is required to test it—including against PGE's own disconnection and arrearage data, not just its averages. I ask the Commission to apply that test rigorously here and to reject any attempt by PGE to design its own FAIR Energy Act implementation inside this docket. The generic implementation proceeding (Docket UM 2405) exists precisely so that one utility does not write the affordability rules it will then be judged by. 2. The cumulative record: eight straight years of increases and a ~50% rise in residential rates. This is PGE's eighth consecutive year of rate increases. Between 2021 and 2025, PGE raised residential rates by nearly 50%! The January 2025 increase out of the last general rate case (UE 435) raised residential rates 5.5%, and further increases outside the general rate case, including the Distribution System Plan recovery that took effect in April 2026 (UE 459), have continued to stack on top. PGE's household rates are already the highest among Oregon's major utilities and above the national average. The human consequences of that trajectory are in PGE's own reported numbers: - In April 2024, PGE disconnected 4,712 households for nonpayment, the most in any month since reporting began in 2018. Followed by 4,303 in May 2024, the only two consecutive months above 4,000 ever recorded. April 2023, by comparison, saw 1,313. - In 2024, Oregon's for-profit utilities disconnected nearly 70,000 households statewide. - PGE's own Energy Burden Metric Reports (Docket RO 16) show that in February 2025, identified low-income PGE households with high energy use faced average bills of $415—after their bill discounts—nearly three times the average residential bill of $144 that month! There were more than 9,000 such households. A household spending more than 6% of income on energy is considered energy-burdened; more than 10% is severe. For thousands of PGE customers, those thresholds were passed several increases ago. Averages conceal this. An "average $8 a month" lands very differently on a household already choosing between electricity, groceries, and rent, and winter bills for electrically heated homes will rise by far more than the average. The FAIR Energy Act directs the Commission to look at exactly this distribution of harm, not just the mean. 3. The ROE request asks the Commission to reverse its own affordability decision on a much larger rate base. In UE 435, this Commission deliberately lowered PGE's authorized return on equity to 9%, citing affordability concerns, and cut PGE's $208 million request to about $100 million. PGE now asks for 9.75%—higher than the 9.5% it was authorized before the Commission's reduction and applied to a rate base that has grown from $6.8 billion to $8.6 billion (an increase of roughly 26%). The combination matters: a higher percentage return on a much larger equity base compounds. On an approximately $4.3 billion equity base (50% of $8.6 billion), the 0.41-point ROE increase alone is worth roughly $17–18 million per year in additional shareholder earnings every year, paid by customers. PGE is not a company in financial distress; not even close. It reported approximately $306 million in net income for 2025 and continues to pay dividends. Nothing in the record of the last two years justifies rewarding it with a richer return than it had before the Commission intervened for affordability. If anything, the disconnection record described above argues for holding ROE at or below 9%. The UE 435 outcome is also instructive on credibility: the Commission found roughly half of PGE's req
10/9/2026 10:06:04 AM	Oppose Docket	Katharine	Arzeta	I bought my home 20 years ago and have been a PGE customer the entire time. I understand that operating costs go up and rates do need to increase. However, the rate at which PGE has increased their rates over the last 3 years in particular is egregious and unsustainable. I am lucky that I have a good job with annual cost of living raises but the rate we pay for electricity has far outpaced my raises. I know I am not alone in the struggle to keep up with utility bills. Meanwhile, PGE's gross revenue has continued to increase, as has their executive compensation. Please do not approve a residential rate increase at this time. Thank you
10/14/2026 3:05:44 PM	Oppose Docket	Katelyn	Browning	To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a PGE residential customer and Oregon resident to formally express my strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed 4.8% overall rate increase, including the proposed 3.9% increase for residential customers in Docket UE 473. I am asking the Commission to carefully scrutinize this request and reject it, or at minimum substantially reduce it, because residential customers are already paying extraordinarily high electricity costs and have been subjected to repeated increases year after year. This issue became especially apparent to me after my family recently relocated from Vancouver, Washington to Hillsboro, Oregon. I have attached copies of my recent PGE bill and a prior Clark Public Utilities bill because the comparison is difficult to ignore. My Clark Public Utilities bill was for 915 kWh of electricity and totaled $105.40. My PGE bill, less than a year later, was for 893 kWh—22 kWh LESS electricity—but totaled $191.97. In other words, I used slightly less electricity with PGE and paid approximately 82% more. My Clark bill was approximately $105, while my PGE bill was approximately $192 for essentially the same amount of electricity. These service territories are geographically close, and Vancouver and Hillsboro are separated by roughly an hour or less of driving depending on the route and traffic. I understand that the two utilities have different rate structures, resources, regulatory environments, infrastructure and costs. I am not suggesting they are identical utilities. But as a customer, I have to ask a very basic question: Why should a family living in Hillsboro pay nearly twice as much to use essentially the same amount of electricity as a family living a relatively short distance away in Vancouver, Washington? Both communities are part of the Pacific Northwest and the broader Western Interconnection. The electricity system does not exist as an isolated island in Hillsboro. We are part of a larger interconnected regional power system. I recognize that electricity rates involve considerably more than the wholesale cost of electricity. PGE’s own bill demonstrates this. My 893 kWh bill included a $13 basic charge, energy-use charges, transmission, distribution, a power-cost adjustment, wildfire mitigation costs, extreme-weather and pandemic costs, Energy Trust funding, renewable-resource adjustments, battery-storage recovery, distribution-system planning, transportation electrification, community solar, public-purpose charges and other adjustments. PGE-7440577040-09-18-2026.pdf That is precisely why I believe the Oregon PUC needs to take an exceptionally close look at every component of this proposed increase. Customers cannot simply be told that electricity costs more because infrastructure costs more. We need to know whether every proposed expenditure is necessary, reasonable, prudently incurred and appropriately allocated between customer classes. This would be the eighth consecutive year of increases. PGE is now requesting another increase of approximately 3.9% for residential customers. PGE itself says the overall request is 4.8%, with an average residential customer using 780 kWh expected to see an increase of approximately $8.33 per month. But this is not happening in isolation. The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board reports that this request represents PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases, and that residential rates are now approximately 50% higher collectively than they were five years ago. At some point, the Commission needs to ask whether continually increasing the amount charged to residential customers is actually a sustainable solution. Families are already dealing with increasing housing costs, insurance, groceries, childcare and transportation. Electricity is not an optional expense. A family cannot simply decide not to purchase electricity because the price has become too high. PGE is not a financially distressed company. I want to be very careful about this point because I have reviewed PGE’s actual financial filings rather than relying on social-media claims or financial information from another utility. PGE reported: $228 million in net income in 2023 $313 million in net income in 2024 $306 million in net income in 2025 PGE also reported $3.576 billion in revenue and $555 million in operating income in 2025. I recognize that net income is not the same thing as available cash and that a regulated utility must make substantial investments in generation, transmission, distribution, reliability and system maintenance. However, these figures demonstrate why customers deserve a much more rigorous answer to the question: Why must residential customers continue to absorb higher rates year after year when PGE remains a profitable company? Executive compensation also deserves consideration. PGE’s 2026 proxy statement
10/23/2026 12:33:41 AM	General Comment			From: Kent Helm <kenthelm@aol.com<mailto:kenthelm@aol.com>> Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2026 4:28 PM To: ROEBKE Kevin * PUC <Kevin.ROEBKE@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:Kevin.ROEBKE@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: Re: Really pissed off at the 18% rate hike for PGE So, Here we go again. PGE wants more each year. And, probably more every year past that? Why not just let them take it directly from my wallet or bank account instead of pretending it's not theft? Please oppose these rate hikes all the time. They have plenty of money. -K
10/23/2026 12:33:44 AM	General Comment			---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Greg Driscoll <gdriscoll222@gmail.com<mailto:gdriscoll222@gmail.com>> Date: Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 11:34?AM Subject: public oommemt on UE 473 PGE proposed rate increase To: <nolan.moser@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:nolan.moser@puc.oregon.gov>> I would like to offer my objection to any further rate increases for PGE at the Special Public Meeting UE 473 PGE Request for a General Rate Revision Public Comment Hearing I am unable to attend the meeting in person but would like to register my opposition to the proposed rate increase Regards Greg
10/23/2026 12:33:48 AM	General Comment			To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a PGE residential customer and Oregon resident to formally express my strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed 4.8% overall rate increase, including the proposed 3.9% increase for residential customers in Docket UE 473. I am asking the Commission to carefully scrutinize this request and reject it, or at minimum substantially reduce it, because residential customers are already paying extraordinarily high electricity costs and have been subjected to repeated increases year after year. This issue became especially apparent to me after my family recently relocated from Vancouver, Washington to Hillsboro, Oregon. I have attached copies of my recent PGE bill and a prior Clark Public Utilities bill because the comparison is difficult to ignore. My Clark Public Utilities bill was for 915 kWh of electricity and totaled $105.40. My PGE bill, less than a year later, was for 893 kWh—22 kWh LESS electricity—but totaled $191.97. In other words, I used slightly less electricity with PGE and paid approximately 82% more. My Clark bill was approximately $105, while my PGE bill was approximately $192 for essentially the same amount of electricity. These service territories are geographically close, and Vancouver and Hillsboro are separated by roughly an hour or less of driving depending on the route and traffic. I understand that the two utilities have different rate structures, resources, regulatory environments, infrastructure and costs. I am not suggesting they are identical utilities. But as a customer, I have to ask a very basic question: Why should a family living in Hillsboro pay nearly twice as much to use essentially the same amount of electricity as a family living a relatively short distance away in Vancouver, Washington? Both communities are part of the Pacific Northwest and the broader Western Interconnection. The electricity system does not exist as an isolated island in Hillsboro. We are part of a larger interconnected regional power system. I recognize that electricity rates involve considerably more than the wholesale cost of electricity. PGE’s own bill demonstrates this. My 893 kWh bill included a $13 basic charge, energy-use charges, transmission, distribution, a power-cost adjustment, wildfire mitigation costs, extreme-weather and pandemic costs, Energy Trust funding, renewable-resource adjustments, battery-storage recovery, distribution-system planning, transportation electrification, community solar, public-purpose charges and other adjustments. PGE-7440577040-09-18-2026.pdf That is precisely why I believe the Oregon PUC needs to take an exceptionally close look at every component of this proposed increase. Customers cannot simply be told that electricity costs more because infrastructure costs more. We need to know whether every proposed expenditure is necessary, reasonable, prudently incurred and appropriately allocated between customer classes. This would be the eighth consecutive year of increases. PGE is now requesting another increase of approximately 3.9% for residential customers. PGE itself says the overall request is 4.8%, with an average residential customer using 780 kWh expected to see an increase of approximately $8.33 per month. But this is not happening in isolation. The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board reports that this request represents PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases, and that residential rates are now approximately 50% higher collectively than they were five years ago. At some point, the Commission needs to ask whether continually increasing the amount charged to residential customers is actually a sustainable solution. Families are already dealing with increasing housing costs, insurance, groceries, childcare and transportation. Electricity is not an optional expense. A family cannot simply decide not to purchase electricity because the price has become too high. PGE is not a financially distressed company. I want to be very careful about this point because I have reviewed PGE’s actual financial filings rather than relying on social-media claims or financial information from another utility. PGE reported: * $228 million in net income in 2023 * $313 million in net income in 2024 * $306 million in net income in 2025 PGE also reported $3.576 billion in revenue and $555 million in operating income in 2025. I recognize that net income is not the same thing as available cash and that a regulated utility must make substantial investments in generation, transmission, distribution, reliability and system maintenance. However, these figures demonstrate why customers deserve a much more rigorous answer to the question: Why must residential customers continue to absorb higher rates year after year when PGE remains a profitable company? Executive compensation also deserves consideration. PGE’s 2026 proxy statement reports that CEO Maria Pope received total compensation of $7,583,877 in 2025. That included: * $1,205,111 in salary * $1,235,019 in non-equity incentive compensation * $4,549,047 in stock awards * $158,970 in pension/deferred compensation * $435,730 in other compensation PGE itself reports a 45-to-1 CEO-to-median-employee compensation ratio, with median employee compensation of $169,494. I am not arguing that a utility CEO should not be compensated competitively. I am asking the Commission to consider the optics and the underlying priorities when ordinary residential customers are repeatedly told that higher rates are necessary, while the company’s CEO receives more than $7.5 million in annual compensation, including more than $1.2 million in incentive compensation. If PGE is asking Oregon families to pay more because the company cannot adequately operate its system under existing rates, then customers deserve transparency about how the company has evaluated executive compensation, shareholder returns, dividends, corporate spending and other discretionary expenses before asking customers for another increase. I see the consequences of these rates professionally as well as personally. I am not only a PGE customer. Professionally, I am a Senior Regional Manager responsible for more than 12 residential communities totaling more than 1,500 housing units. I hear the same complaint from residents repeatedly: “Why is my power bill so high, and how can I lower it?” I hear it particularly often from residents who have moved to our communities from another city or another state. Unfortunately, I have very little ability to give them a satisfying answer. I can encourage residents to reduce consumption, adjust thermostats, use energy-efficient appliances, monitor usage and take advantage of available programs. But there is a point where telling a family to “use less electricity” does not solve the underlying problem. My own experience moving from Vancouver to Hillsboro has demonstrated that firsthand. I went from a bill of $105.40 for 915 kWh to a PGE bill of $191.97 for 893 kWh. That is not a minor difference. That is an $86.57 difference for less electricity. And now PGE is asking those same residential customers to pay even more. I understand that infrastructure investment is necessary. I am not opposed to maintaining and improving Oregon’s electrical infrastructure. I want a safe, reliable, resilient and increasingly clean electrical grid. I understand that wildfire mitigation, extreme weather, transmission, distribution upgrades, system reliability and growing electricity demand all require investment. But “the grid needs investment” cannot become an automatic justification for every proposed rate increase. The Commission’s job is to determine whether the utility’s requested costs are reasonable and whether the burden is being fairly distributed among customers. PGE’s own proposed rate case materials say the company is proposing significant investments in substations, transmission, poles, wires and other infrastructure. I am asking the Commission to examine those proposed investments line by line and determine: 1. Which investments are genuinely necessary to maintain reliable service? 2. Which are required because of customer growth? 3. Which should be paid for by the customers or industries driving that growth rather than existing residential customers? 4. Which costs can be absorbed through PGE’s existing revenues? 5. What cost-control measures has PGE implemented before seeking another residential increase? 6. What portion of the proposed increase is attributable to executive compensation, shareholder returns, corporate overhead or other discretionary expenses? 7. Why have residential customers experienced eight consecutive years of increases? 8. Why are residential customers carrying such a significant burden compared with other customer classes? 9. What measurable improvements in reliability or service should customers expect in exchange for paying more? These are reasonable questions for a regulated monopoly whose customers cannot simply switch to another electricity provider. Please put residential customers first. I respectfully ask the Oregon Public Utility Commission to reject PGE’s proposed residential rate increase unless PGE can demonstrate, with substantial evidence, that the requested increase is absolutely necessary, prudent and reasonable—and that every reasonable alternative for controlling costs has already been exhausted. I also ask the Commission to consider the real-world impact of these decisions on families. A percentage increase may appear small when presented as an average monthly doll
10/23/2026 12:33:52 AM	General Comment			Dear PUC, I am writing today to highlight just how out of touch our electric bills have become relative to our actual usage of power. On my most recent bill, nearly 20% of the total cost was related to non-direct usage of electricity. This includes funding for the Energy Trust of Oregon, Low Income Assistance, Wildfire Mitigation Costs, "Extreme Weather and Pandemic Costs", City Taxes, Public Purpose Charge, Seaside Battery Recovery, PGE Resource Groups, and many more. It's become quite ridiculous in our state that our electric bills no longer truly reflect the actual power that we consume anymore. We're funding all these projects, departments, subsidies, etc. that just go up every year (in addition to the cost of the power itself), resulting in a bill that no longer is tied to the power we use through our meter. Everyone talks about inflation, cost increases, lack of affordability, and the answer to some of these concerns is right there in the monthly bill - excess and unnecessary fees and taxes being jammed into everyone's bills that is resulting in 20%+ increases in our costs. Why is our PUC not focused on reducing the fee burden in our energy bills? I never see these fees drop off or get reduced - they just go up or new ones get added on, and, years later, they now reflect a fifth of the bill we pay! How is PGE charging consumers for "Pandemic" costs in 2026? I don't know any other company or organization charging people a fee for anything to do with the pandemic anymore. Seeing things like this tells me the PUC is not looking hard enough at Oregon's utility companies and going line by line to help to help consumers lower the financial burden of these excess fees. I hope this message finds the right team at the PUC and that our representatives can actually go into these bills and question why so much of the cost today is not related to power usage anymore. I strongly believe Oregonians deserve better. Sincerely, Tyler Stone Oregon Resident
10/26/2026 7:41:13 PM	Oppose Docket	Jennifer	Maffei	Commissioners, I am an Oregon resident who has lived in Portland for 25 years, and I strongly oppose PGE's requested rate increase in Docket UE 473. My perspective comes not only as a PGE customer, but from professional experience within Oregon's energy industry. For approximately ten years, I worked as an energy-efficiency consultant, partnering with Energy Trust of Oregon and local utilities. I also spent two years working under contract with PGE, where I had an opportunity to see firsthand how decisions were made, budgets were developed, and resources were allocated. That experience left me deeply concerned about asking customers, once again, to absorb the consequences of PGE's spending decisions. During my time working with PGE, I observed what I believed were unnecessarily expensive projects, inefficient use of resources, spending that did not always appear proportionate to the customer benefit, and a corporate culture in which financial considerations ultimately carried enormous weight. I also saw a troubling gap at times between the company's public messaging around sustainability, employees, and community benefit and the decisions being made internally. Those experiences are particularly relevant now because PGE is asking its customers for yet another rate increase. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board, this is PGE's eighth consecutive year of rate increases. Under the current request, residential customers would see another approximately 3.9% increase, or roughly $8 per month for a typical household. PGE's proposal would collect approximately $65.6 million more annually from customers beginning in July 2027. At some point, the Commission must ask not simply whether PGE can justify individual expenditures within a rate case, but whether the cumulative burden being placed on Oregon households remains reasonable. The evidence that many households have reached their limit is difficult to ignore. Oregon's for-profit utilities disconnected customers for nonpayment nearly 70,000 times in 2024. In 2025, there were 71,190 disconnections statewide. Meanwhile, PGE and Pacific Power customers have seen electric rates rise by nearly 50% since 2021. Electricity is not an optional consumer product. It is an essential service. It heats homes, refrigerates food and medicine, powers medical equipment, allows people to communicate, and keeps vulnerable residents safe. I am personally fortunate enough to absorb another increase. Many Oregonians are not. I volunteer with an organization serving older adults, and I see how frightening even relatively small increases in basic living expenses can be for people surviving on fixed incomes. An additional $8 per month may sound modest when considered in isolation. But customers do not experience rate increases in isolation. They experience the cumulative effect of repeated utility increases alongside housing, food, insurance, healthcare, transportation, and other essential expenses. When tens of thousands of Oregon households are already losing utility service because they cannot pay their bills, affordability must become a central component of determining what constitutes a "reasonable" rate. I urge the Commission to scrutinize Docket UE 473 with that standard in mind. PGE should be required to demonstrate that it has exhausted reasonable opportunities to control costs, improve operational efficiency, prioritize truly necessary infrastructure, and reduce or defer expenditures before asking residential customers for additional money. Customers should not automatically be the financial backstop for inefficient spending, premature capital projects, unnecessary technology upgrades, or expenditures whose primary benefit accrues to shareholders rather than ratepayers. A regulated monopoly has an extraordinary privilege: its customers generally cannot take their business elsewhere. With that privilege must come an equally extraordinary obligation to control costs and protect the people who depend upon its service. After years of repeated increases, the answer cannot continually be, "customers will pay more." Please reject or substantially reduce the residential rate increase requested in Docket UE 473 and require PGE to demonstrate greater cost discipline before shifting additional expenses onto Oregon households. The people who can least afford another increase should not be required to subsidize business decisions over which they have no control. Thank you for considering my comments.
10/27/2026 8:55:19 PM	Oppose Docket	Jacob	Schwartzenhauer	Knowing ratepayers do not want to see endless rate increases.. sincerely, where does it end? Why do rates continue to climb when the public has entrusted PGE among other institutions for vital services and the belief that a technologically advanced future would inevitably lead to CHEAPER services? Has providing energy become more challenging and expensive in light of scale, technology, and efficiency? Is this a cash grab until regulation or ratepayers stop these scheduled increase in profit margins? We understand no company is providing their services out of the goodness in their hearts, but is the strategy just following economic theory to collapse.. well, you can indefinitely raise the cost because the alternative is people move, cut off services, or seek alternatives. If every essential service the public relies on continues to inflate costs because every other provider is inflating costs, we can expect cost of living to further exclude already vulnerable populations and maybe just become a luxury item.
10/29/2026 7:52:37 PM	Oppose Docket	Nancy	W	PGE Raising Rates AGAIN? Please do not approve this request. Residential customers would see a nearly 4% + increase, which would add an average of about $8 to monthly bills. It would be the eighth year in a row the utility has raised customer rates, which are today collectively up 50% for residential customers from just five years ago! This continues to be outrageous, especially in today's economy.
11/4/2026 12:33:33 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. I am one of the struggling citizens in your community. We pay our bills, have worked hard all our lives and do not have the income to keep up with your yearly increases. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Cindy Hildenbrand OR 97216
11/4/2026 12:33:37 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Stop exploiting customers for shareholder profits, all on the backs of our shared natural resources and low income families. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jessica Rojas OR 97206-7818
11/4/2026 12:33:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. It is beyond outrageous following last year's increase which ordinary working people who are already rent-burdened can ill afford. These constant rising costs always seem to be passed on to those who are least able to bear the burden. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Doris Brook OR 97202-2061
11/4/2026 12:33:46 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Matt Richmond OR 97216-3310
11/4/2026 12:33:48 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. I live in southeast Portland near 67th Ave. I just learned that Northwest naturals is asking for another 3+ percent increase. Now PGE is asking for almost 9%. We can't, citizens working citizens cannot keep up with this. You are asking us to choose between food and heat in winter. This is inhumane. Only stockholders, mainly ones that don't live in OREGON, can be happy about this. I will leave. Not because I want to, but because I can't afford to stay. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Francoise Brun-Cottan OR 97206-3519
11/4/2026 12:33:52 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Alexis Rife OR 97217
11/4/2026 12:33:55 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Anne Mitchell OR 97206-1203
11/4/2026 12:33:59 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Randy Harrison OR 97402
11/4/2026 12:34:02 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Deborah Kreuser OR 97007-6432
11/4/2026 12:34:06 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dana Weintraub OR 97003-4249
11/4/2026 12:34:10 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Phil Goldsmith OR 97209-1696
11/4/2026 12:34:14 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ann Nowicki OR 97408-5915
11/4/2026 12:34:18 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Donna Bonetti OR 97459-2020
11/4/2026 12:34:22 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jynx Houston OR 97215-4153
11/4/2026 12:34:26 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Priscilla Lane OR 97215
11/4/2026 12:34:29 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tony Muniz OR 97119-7752
11/4/2026 12:34:32 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ann Watters OR 97301-4352
11/4/2026 12:34:35 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Wei Xu OR 97206
11/4/2026 10:43:01 AM	Oppose Docket	brian	armstrong	I am against any new PGE rate increase. We just had several not to long agoThe last few where also to 'replace aging infrastructure and support clean energy' what happened to that money? Lets stop padding PGE's executives pockets and concentrate on decreasing costs in an economy that many people are struggling with.
11/4/2026 10:44:04 AM	Oppose Docket	David	Birdsall	Absolute INSANITY that PGE wants to do another rate increase. In no way should they be allowed to charge us more and more. If they can't figure out how to do infrastructure upgrades, maybe the state should take over and we can show them how the public can run a utility company.
11/4/2026 11:09:09 AM	Oppose Docket	Amy	Carrick	PGE has already significantly increased their rates to an amount that has left me on payment arrangements nearly all year long. They just got an enormous rate hike but my service has not changed, in fact , I have such high bills for that just don't make sense . This is a time where we are paying extraordinary high prices for food gas , housing. And many of us are in fear of being laid off.. i know of 10 neighbors who have ended up in their cars desperately trying to rehome pets and get work. Asking for another increase at this time is completely unreasonable and will cause me increased debt because my electric is already disproportionately high There is nothing we can do and it really makes me angry to see how much less power costs when you live somewhere with a public, consimer owned utility companies. as opposed to corporate nonsense. That triathlon keeps squeezing under too much strain as ot is. PGE has raised rates 50% since 2021- I wish my employer raised my wage by 50%- it is too big an ask . I am seriously looking to move to Van over for a drastically lower electric ill z it would save me about $110 every month.
11/4/2026 11:15:53 AM	Oppose Docket	Danielle	Carpenter	I’m writing to express my opposition to PGE’s proposed rate hike in 2027. In 2024, 70,000 Oregon utility customers were disconnected because they could not afford their bills. In 2025, another 71,190 customers were disconnected. Families are struggling to cover basic costs. Rates have risen nearly 50% since 2021, which is completely insane. We need spending accountability from PGE before we allow another rate hike.
11/4/2026 11:24:50 AM	Oppose Docket	James	Bernard	There should be no rate increases until or unless PGE can prove that all Data Centers are paying the proper usage rate and paying their electric utilities bill without discounts or state subsidies.
11/4/2026 11:28:15 AM	Oppose Docket			These rate hikes are unsustainable and unethical. We need spending accountability from PGE before we allow another rate hike.
11/4/2026 11:31:53 AM	Oppose Docket	Michaela	Downs	To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am a PGE residential customer in the Portland area, and I am writing to oppose PGE’s proposed $178.8 million rate increase in Docket UE 473. I have lived at my current address since April 2021. In the last three years alone, I have lost power 34 times. Seven of those outages lasted longer than four hours, and the longest, in 2025, lasted more than 17 hours. I have lived in five different states across the country, and I have never experienced anything close to this level of unreliability anywhere else. PGE says this increase is needed to address aging infrastructure and improve reliability and resilience. But residents are already paying for a system that does not deliver basic, dependable service. Asking households to pay more before PGE has demonstrated meaningful improvement rewards poor performance and shifts the cost of years of underinvestment onto the people least responsible for growing demand. PGE’s own filing identifies data centers as a distinct customer class. If new transmission and distribution investments are being driven by large commercial and industrial loads, those customers should bear that cost, not residents. Families should not be subsidizing the infrastructure needs of corporations building facilities that consume enormous amounts of electricity. I urge the Commission to: Deny or substantially reduce the residential portion of this increase. Allocate costs driven by data center and large-load growth to those customers. Require PGE to show measurable reliability improvements, such as fewer and shorter outages, before recovering additional costs from residential customers. Residents should not be asked to pay more for service that is already falling short.
11/4/2026 12:29:24 PM	Oppose Docket	Marie	Foote	Continuing to raise such vital utilities greatly impacts the affordability for anyone just skimming by at or below the poverty level. They are not luxury items, they are not optional upgrades or subscriptions, they are necessary for every day survival. Pge is treating a basic human need like a premium commodity. These rate hikes reward corporate mismanagement.
11/4/2026 12:37:27 PM	Oppose Docket	Christine	Fredinburg	PGE sent me a letter a few months ago notifying me that my rates WILL be going up in a few months. It sounds like this is a formality and my comment really will not matter. It's pretty disappointing to know that the PUC is pretty much another example of useless government oversight that not only isn't a real process for review but it is so much so that PGE felt confident they could notify customers about a rate hike PRIOR to its approval. The only real take away here will be that PGE won't send out the letters in advance of "approval" next time.
11/4/2026 12:39:23 PM	Oppose Docket	Jennifer	DeVries	Oregon can not afford any more utility increases or taxes people are losing their homes and its right before the holidays apparently PGE wants to see more homeless before new year. It is already outrageous the amount we pay
11/4/2026 12:40:48 PM	Oppose Docket	Sable	Askew	Please do not do this now. Everything has suddenly gone up in price. Food, water, even our power bill is so much more than it was a couple of years ago. How are people expected to survive?
11/4/2026 12:48:15 PM	Oppose Docket	Vienna	Jones	Do not raise the prices. This is price gouging at its finest. Just because we’re using less electricity, the goal that you have been pushing the store, does not mean that you could raise the prices so that you still make the same amount of money.
11/4/2026 12:51:28 PM	Oppose Docket	Atticus	Davis-Hess	There should be absolutely no rate increases. Folks can barely afford to survive and so many are already not making it. Every executive and manager at PGE should take a mandatory pay cut before doing any increase. These people make huge salaries and will never have to deal with the effects and consequences of not being able to pay your bills. This is draconian and monstrous. How can you justify this when we are in a housing and homelessness crisis which is directly caused by inequality, lack of taxes of the rich, and government policy. This will have real effects on real people and will cause more to slip into poverty.
11/4/2026 12:54:13 PM	Oppose Docket	Amanda	Bott	Don't you dare allow this rate hike! I've lived in a few different parts of the country and I've never paid more for electricity than I do here in Oregon. It is obscene how much PGE charges us for electricity! PGE is a private, for-profit, Fortune 1000 company which is only interested in making a profit. This state has already seen fit to give PGE a monopoly and allow them to increase our electric bills to the point where seniors are unable to stay cool in the summer and families resort to burning wood to stay warm in the winter. (If you want to know why Oregon has horrendous air quality in the winter, look at PGE! PGE has increased electric bills so high that many people can't afford to use the cleanest and most modern methods of heating their homes and instead are forced to turn to wood burning.) Ordinary people should not have to ration a necessity in order to bolster a private company's profit margin. Please do NOT allow this monopoly to increase rates at all! It's time to care about the ordinary citizens, the real people of Oregon. Thank you.
11/4/2026 12:59:49 PM	General Comment	Kimberly	Good	At what point does customer affordability become a priority for PGE? I have a genuine question for PGE: Why are we continuing to discuss raising electricity rates when thousands of Oregon families are already struggling to afford basic necessities? Let's put this into perspective. PGE residential customers already experienced a rate increase in April 2026, with an approximately 3.6% cumulative increase after the January adjustment. Now we're looking at another proposed 3.9% residential rate increase effective July 2027. How many increases are customers expected to absorb before affordability becomes part of the conversation? Electricity is not a luxury. It is a basic necessity. People need it to heat their homes, prepare meals, keep food from spoiling, do laundry, work, and provide a safe environment for their children. Families cannot simply decide they don't need electricity when their budgets get tight. Thousands of people are already choosing between groceries, rent or mortgage payments, medications, childcare, and utility bills. Seniors living on fixed incomes, single-parent households, working families, and people living paycheck to paycheck are being asked to absorb yet another expense while wages aren't necessarily keeping pace with the rising cost of living. What makes this even more frustrating is the lack of meaningful and accessible assistance many customers experience. Offering assistance programs looks good on paper, but are those programs actually reaching the people who need them? Are the income qualifications reasonable? Is the assistance substantial enough to make a difference? What about the working families who earn just enough to be disqualified from assistance but still struggle to pay their monthly bills? PGE is asking its customers to pay more, but where is the same level of urgency when it comes to helping customers who are struggling to keep their electricity connected? I understand that maintaining infrastructure, improving grid reliability, addressing wildfire risks, and preparing for increased energy demands come with costs. However, customers should not automatically be expected to shoulder every additional expense without meaningful consideration of the financial impact on their households. Before another rate increase is approved, I believe there needs to be: Greater transparency about where customer money is going and what steps PGE is taking to control its own operating costs. Expanded income-qualified assistance programs that include working families who may not meet traditional income thresholds but are still financially struggling. More substantial bill relief for customers experiencing financial hardship. Greater accountability and a demonstrated commitment to keeping essential utilities affordable. A serious assessment of the cumulative impact of repeated rate increases on Oregon households. An additional $8.33 per month might sound insignificant when presented as an average increase. But that amount doesn't exist in isolation. It gets added to groceries, housing, insurance, childcare, transportation, and every other expense that continues to rise. People should not have to reach a financial crisis, fall behind on their bills, or face disconnection before receiving meaningful assistance with an essential service. PGE, your customers are not just account numbers. They are families, seniors, working parents, and members of the communities you serve. I would like to see more conversations about how PGE intends to help people stay connected, not just how much more it intends to charge them to do so. At what point does keeping electricity affordable become just as important as increasing revenue and investing in infrastructure? Our communities deserve to be heard, and affordability deserves to be part of this conversation before another increase is approved.
11/4/2026 1:02:29 PM	Oppose Docket	Brant	McQueen	I am writing to formally oppose Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase. It is unacceptable for PGE to demand that Oregon families shoulder the full cost of infrastructure upgrades while the company simultaneously guarantees outsized, growing profits for its investors. Over the last five years, PGE has increased its shareholder dividends by approximately 5.5% annually, distributing roughly 80% of its earnings as cash payouts instead of reinvesting that money back into the grid. If PGE requires capital to strengthen transmission lines and expand capacity, those funds should be recovered by reducing investor dividends, not by imposing consecutive, year-over-year rate hikes on captive customers. The Commission must protect ratepayers, reject this unjustified increase, and require PGE's shareholders to invest in the infrastructure that generates their profits.
11/4/2026 1:09:51 PM	Oppose Docket	Amanda	Seemann	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 1:17:04 PM	Oppose Docket	J*e	Jardine	I live in a 2 bedroom apt. in a nice complex. In the last 2 1/2 years: My Summer rates are around $80/month with air conditioning. My Winter rates were over $425/month for 4 months with the temperature set at 68 degrees (too cold for me as I am old). I've had the meter checked. I've put in window insulation. I've tried the built in heaters in the wall. I've tried oil space heaters. Nothing helps. This bill is way too expensive! Please do not raise the prices any more than they are. Should I have to wear a ski coat to live in my home?
11/4/2026 1:19:45 PM	Oppose Docket	Alex	Smythe	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 1:24:46 PM	Oppose Docket	Allison	Rose	This is a money grab for stockholders, pure and simple. Cut executive salaries and lower shareholder dividends instead of squeezing the already financially distressed customers for more money. Electricity rates are high as-is. People can’t afford to pay more. Greed like this is making life untenable for people. The PUC needs to do its job and look out for the PUBLIC, and quit lining the pockets of PGE executives and shareholders.
11/4/2026 1:28:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Katie	Rehagen	Please stop raising rates. This is absurd. I thought people were moving away from Oregon because of tax burdens.
11/4/2026 1:28:37 PM	Oppose Docket	Alex	Brown	I oppose PGE's proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the grid. However, customers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on already struggling households. I implore the Commission to reject any unnecessary or insufficiently justified costs and reduce PGE's proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns. PGE CEO Maria Pope earned over $7.5 million in 2025 and other executives over $2 million each. That sends a clear message that PGE cares about profit more than providing an essential utility at a more affordable price.
11/4/2026 1:32:12 PM	Oppose Docket	Kevin	Coughlin	NO NO NO NO. Rates have risen by 65% in the last 10 years alone. In 2024 you raised rates about 18% in 2025 you raised rates about 7% in 2026 you raised rates 5% This is your 8th annual rate increase. Cut your executives salaries stop gouging your customers. I think it is high time with create a PUD and do away with a for profit electric company. PGE is leaving a really sour taste in my mouth. Kevin Coughlin Portland Oregon
11/4/2026 1:36:27 PM	Oppose Docket			How is it okay to reduce our bills one month by a tiny percentage then immediately increase them. Thanks for nothing. Zero hope in our elected officials doing anything positive for people.
11/4/2026 1:37:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Heather	Lagaso	I have a serious question about Portland General Electric's continued rate increases, and I think it's one that deserves a straightforward answer. Why is it that every time PGE needs to upgrade equipment, expand infrastructure, or make improvements to its own business, the solution seems to be charging customers more money? I understand that maintaining an electrical system is expensive. I understand that improvements are necessary. What I don't understand is why the people who own the company and profit from it aren't expected to shoulder more of that financial responsibility. Between 2021 and 2025, PGE made more than $1.3 billion in profits and paid approximately $914 million in dividends to shareholders. During that same period, residential electricity rates increased nearly 50%. And now they're asking for another increase. In 2025 alone, PGE paid shareholders approximately $225 million. The additional amount they're asking residential customers to pay in this rate case is around $65.6 million a year. So here's my question. Why couldn't PGE reduce what it pays shareholders, keep that $65.6 million in the company, and use it to help cover its own business needs? I understand that utility rates aren't calculated that simply, and that reducing dividends doesn't automatically reduce rates under the current system. But that's part of what I'm questioning. Why is the system structured in a way that allows a company to continue distributing hundreds of millions of dollars to shareholders while asking customers to pay more to maintain and improve the business those shareholders own? When I need to replace my roof, repair my vehicle, or make improvements to my home, I don't get to pass those expenses on to somebody else while protecting my own profits. I have to budget for them. I have to make decisions about what I can afford. Sometimes I have to give something up. Why shouldn't the people who own and profit from PGE be expected to do the same? And let's not forget that PGE customers don't have the luxury of shopping around. We can't just decide we're unhappy with the prices and take our business to another electric company. We have to pay what we're charged because electricity is a necessity, not a luxury. That lack of competition should come with a much greater responsibility to customers, not an expectation that customers will continue absorbing increasing costs. I'm not suggesting that shareholders shouldn't make money. I'm asking why their financial returns seem to be protected while the financial well-being of the people paying the bills is treated as secondary. Before approving another rate increase, I believe the Commission should require PGE to demonstrate exactly what alternatives it has considered. Could it retain more of its profits? Reduce shareholder dividends? Accept a lower return for investors? Delay unnecessary spending? Reduce its own operating expenses? And if those options aren't sufficient, I want to know why. Because from where I'm sitting, it looks like the people who have the least choice in this arrangement are continually being asked to sacrifice, while the people who actually own the company continue receiving hundreds of millions of dollars. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect the owners of a profitable business to take on more of the financial responsibility for that business before asking the public to pay even more. And I think the Oregon Public Utility Commission should be asking that question on behalf of every customer who doesn't have the option of simply taking their business somewhere else.
11/4/2026 1:37:45 PM	Oppose Docket			I haven't gotten a cost-of-living raise, and yet my cost of living continues to rise. Existing in Multnomah County has become unbearably expensive. Please consider wage cuts for executive and c-suite employees to make up the difference before trickling this down to us.
11/4/2026 1:37:53 PM	Oppose Docket	Kevin	Molskness	Put an end to these rate increases. They can cut their executive pay if they need more money. They can charge industry for what they actually use if they need more money. No more increases for residential customers, they've profited off of our hard work for too long.
11/4/2026 1:38:55 PM	Oppose Docket	Damon	Law	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf 2. OPB – Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026) https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission – PGE Rate Case https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration – 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861) https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 1:39:42 PM	Oppose Docket	Ryan	Purdy	At what point do you as a public utility commission look at all of their increases over the last few years and the amount of profit they’ve made and say, you know what, I think you’ve made enough money off of the backs of the people who are paying for their basic utility needs, you might need to make less profit to do the same work? The fact that they are trying to charge data centers more sounds great because they are using percentages for the communication for the overall increase. However, when you look at the details, data centers are still under paying. We set up this commission to help regulate so start regulating with force.
11/4/2026 1:46:15 PM	Oppose Docket	Mary	DeFreese	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 1:47:33 PM	Oppose Docket	Ron	Hall	There is no reason for an increase this soon, PGE needs to control their costs more aggressively and eliminate positions within first. The great majority of people don’t get double digit raises or increases in their income every year. It takes 3-5 years and that is if they are lucky. Ever since Covid, prices has been extremely inflated as well, whereas PGE needs to be more conscientious and search for the best practices and products for the grid. PGE also needs to be a lot more transparent about everything they do.
11/4/2026 1:48:07 PM	Support Docket	Christophe	Zeitouny	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 1:48:38 PM	Oppose Docket	Nick	Keene	Here's my comment: I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. ?Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. ?Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. ?Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. ?Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. ?PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf 2. ?OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ 3. ?Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case 4. ?U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 1:50:41 PM	Oppose Docket	Chris	Broxterman	PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE's proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 1:50:42 PM	Oppose Docket	Jarrod	Morrow	This is why we have anti-monopoly laws in the United States. A government has allowed PGE to hold a monopoly on electricity for the Portland area. Customers have no other choice but to get their electricity via PGE. And the government is allowing them to price gouge us over and over and over again every single year? 20 years ago it was Enron running scams and now PGE. How long is the Oregon government going to allow this to happen? There's a lot of talk about Republicans being corrupted in the pocket of billionaires but here , in Oregon, Democrats make all the decisions. Democrats hold all the power, and yet you let these people fleece us year after year .So Tina kotak , so Democrat controlled State Congress , show us. Who is it you represent? Big business or everyone else. The people are watching.
11/4/2026 1:56:06 PM	Oppose Docket	Kevin	Hein	Here's my comment: I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. ?Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. ?Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. ?Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. ?Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. ?PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf 2. ?OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ 3. ?Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case 4. ?U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 1:56:25 PM	Oppose Docket	Mike	Plain	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration.
11/4/2026 1:58:15 PM	Oppose Docket	William	Erickson	I am n the upmost opposition to further rate increases if utility rates. As a senior on Social Security whose cost of living increases has never reached the level of these rate increases is bankrupting us. Do not approve the rate increase. William Erickson
11/4/2026 1:59:55 PM	Oppose Docket	Preston	Nolan	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 2:00:15 PM	Oppose Docket	J	RICHMOND	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report: [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025\_annual\_report.pdf](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf) 2. OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): [https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/](https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/) 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: [https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case](https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case) 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): [https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/](https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/)
11/4/2026 2:01:06 PM	Oppose Docket	Doug	B.	No more goddamned rate increases! PGE are a bunch of thieves bleeding us dry.
11/4/2026 2:05:14 PM	Oppose Docket	Daniel	Wiese	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders.
11/4/2026 2:05:48 PM	Oppose Docket	Ian	Butler	A utility company providing anything vital to maintaining current standards of living should be a non-profit entity with public oversight of compensation. Electricity is a necessity with no opt-out. Modern life, and often health and safety, depend on it. The wires that deliver it are wasteful to duplicate, so each customer effectively has one provider and can't shop elsewhere. When customers are captive, profit isn't a reward for serving them better. It's what a monopoly can extract from people who can't leave. Regulation is supposed to cap this, but rate-of-return rules reward utilities for how much capital they invest rather than how cheaply they deliver, and they give utilities strong reasons to lobby their own regulators. Utilities without shareholders, such as municipal systems and co-ops, already serve millions of customers at comparable or lower cost. For essential natural-monopoly services, then, ownership should be accountable to the people served, with returns limited to what's needed to finance the system.
11/4/2026 2:07:05 PM	Oppose Docket	Scott	Kneeland	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 2:12:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Bahareh	Keith	Do not raise rates. At the children’s hospital, I see so many houseless families who cannot lay bills and then lose everything. Their children are sick partly because of this! How is it that CEO and financial officer salaries keep skyrocketing while people are left without electricity/ heat. Stop admin bloat instead of paying the rich at the cost of the poor!!!
11/4/2026 2:13:03 PM	Oppose Docket	Stefan	Mullikin	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 2:15:32 PM	Oppose Docket	Adam	Peck	Hello, I want to comment on a proposed rate hike for PGE customers. I'm not in favor of a price increase at this time, and with the current inflationary environment, it's a hardship to ask for higher rates. I recall a recent rate increase from PGE, and now another? Water and Sewer, Natural Gas l, garbage service all went up drastically since the COVID pandemic in 2020, not to mention current gasoline, grocery and healthcare costs are strangling people. Please do not raise rates at all. Thank you, Adam Peck
11/4/2026 2:21:06 PM	Oppose Docket			I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report: [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025\_annual\_report.pdf](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf) 2. OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): [https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/](https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/) 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: [https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case](https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case) 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): [https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/](https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/)
11/4/2026 2:22:43 PM	Oppose Docket	Samson	Justice	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 2:23:19 PM	Oppose Docket	Natalie	Shaffer	They are already getting enough money, please no rate increase! PGE just got a 17% increase last year what have they done with all that money now they need more to raise our cost of living? Our wages are not going up but theirs is?? We don't get to shop around for different electric companies as they are our only option. Not fair PGE.
11/4/2026 2:30:47 PM	Oppose Docket	Connor	Root	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 2:36:28 PM	Oppose Docket	Kevin	Aungle	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Energy prices have outpaced general inflation since the pandemic, we’re already paying more than we can afford. The largest consumers of energy in the state, businesses that already enjoy numerous incentives and tax breaks, should cover any increase in PGE operational costs.
11/4/2026 2:47:57 PM	Oppose Docket	Kevin	Ryan	Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 2:50:45 PM	Oppose Docket	Carson	Butler	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns. Make PGE government-owned or NOT traded to the stock market.
11/4/2026 3:04:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Justin	Reynolds	simple answer NO Don't let them to this in this day and age. Too many data centers are driving up rates. Raise commerical rates only if that's what you need to do. Thanks
11/4/2026 3:13:02 PM	Oppose Docket	Liz	W	As a consumer I keep reducing my usage and paying more. I am upset with the monopoly that PGE had created in my area. I can not afford my bill now as is it I gave shut off notices regularly. Even on reduced programs. Please do not raise rates. I was not able to have my Christmas lights on last year because of the cost. I can only imagine the negative impact this will have on people with fixed income. How would you like it if your grandma could not afford to have heat on? Raised rates hurts consumers and makes them angry with your company.
11/4/2026 3:13:13 PM	Oppose Docket	Shawn	Williams	Here's my comment: I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. ?Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. ?Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. ?Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. ?Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. ?PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf 2. ?OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ 3. ?Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case 4. ?U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 3:15:22 PM	Oppose Docket	Anne	Grantski	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. ?Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. ?Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. ?Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. ?Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. ?PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf 2. ?OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ 3. ?Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case 4. ?U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 3:19:03 PM	Oppose Docket	Robert	Wentland	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report: [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025\_annual\_report.pdf](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf) 2. OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): [https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/](https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/) 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: [https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case](https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case) 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): [https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/](https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/)
11/4/2026 3:35:29 PM	Oppose Docket	J.	Patric	Here's my comment: I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: The CEO has a compensation package of $7,000,000+. • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration.
11/4/2026 3:39:34 PM	Oppose Docket	Katharine	Nance	If PGE cannot use its existing resources to fund infrastructure updates and improvements — something that should have been anticipated and accounted for as part of the cost of doing business as a utility — then its business model and spending priorities deserve serious scrutiny. I used to live with a friend in a 1,000-square-foot townhome. In 2022, her typical winter electricity bill was max $100, despite using more electricity than we eventually would, and living comfortably at 68-70 degrees. After I moved in, our household consumption didn't meaningfully increase, as I also worked from home full time out of the living room with her. Even so, we were extremely conservative with our electricity use. We turned off thermostats on wall heaters in rooms we weren't occupying, kept occupied rooms at only 60–63 degrees, turned off unnecessary lights, and unplugged appliances when not in use. Despite these efforts, our typical winter bills exceeded $200, with one particularly cold month reaching $400. There was virtually nothing more we could reasonably do to conserve electricity without turning off the heat entirely. That would have put our health, our pets' health, and the property itself at risk. If either of us had children, they would have also been in danger from how cold we had it. I am fortunate that I now own my own home and have gas heating, which makes my energy costs considerably more manageable. But not everyone has that option, and people should not have to choose between keeping their homes at a safe temperature and being able to afford their other necessities. Infrastructure maintenance and modernization, wildfire mitigation, and regulatory compliance are fundamental responsibilities of an electric utility. These are not inherently unexpected expenses. They should be accounted for in long term planning and financial management. Customers should not continually be expected to absorb the consequences of decisions made by utility management without meaningful scrutiny of the company's spending priorities, cost control measures, and financial practices. I also recognize that encouraging energy conservation is important. However, there's a difference between encouraging conservation and making ordinary, safe household living feel financially irresponsible. Customers can only reduce their electricity consumption so much before they begin sacrificing basic comfort, health, and safety. In today's world electricity is an essential service, and affordability should be treated as an equally essential consideration. Oregon has a long history of reliance on electric heating. When electricity becomes increasingly unaffordable, the consequences are not simply inconvenient. People can and do put their health and lives at risk trying to keep their energy costs down, particularly during the winter. People have died because they can't afford heating in the winter. People have died because they can't afford cooling in the summer. With climate change, this will only get more critical. I am also concerned about the cumulative impact of repeated rate increases. At what point does the Commission determine that the cumulative financial burden on customers has become unreasonable? Evaluating each rate increase independently does not adequately address the cumulative impact on the people who must pay these bills. Customers experience these increases as one continuously growing monthly expense, not as isolated regulatory decisions. I urge the Public Utility Commission to reject this proposed rate increase and demand greater accountability from PGE. I expect the Commission to thoroughly scrutinize whether the proposed expenditures are necessary, whether they are being managed cost effectively, and whether customers are being asked to shoulder an unreasonable share of the financial burden. Shareholders' returns and corporate financial priorities should not take precedence over the basic needs of the Oregonians who depend on this utility. Electricity is an essential service, not a luxury. Put actual Oregonians' lives, safety, and financial well being ahead of corporate profits.
11/4/2026 3:47:19 PM	Oppose Docket	Jake	W	Here's my comment: I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. ?Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. ?Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. ?Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. ?Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. ?PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf 2. ?OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ 3. ?Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case 4. ?U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 3:59:55 PM	Oppose Docket	Atticus	Daniel	To the Oregon Public Utility Commission: I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. Electricity is a basic necessity, and customers should not face repeated increases to support shareholder returns without clear evidence that those increases are necessary. PGE’s reported financial results warrant close examination: In 2025, revenue totaled $3.576 billion, with net income of $306 million. Revenue grew approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. Annual dividends declared per share rose from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. Residential customers already experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. These figures deserve a thorough review before customers are asked to pay more. The Commission should carefully examine operating costs, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder distributions, and whether proposed investments are necessary and reasonably priced. Oregon should also seriously consider whether investor ownership is the best way to provide an essential public service. Publicly owned utilities already serve communities across the state. Reported average residential electricity prices for 2025 include: Springfield Utility Board: 8.39¢ per kWh. Central Lincoln PUD: 11.39¢ per kWh. Eugene Water & Electric Board: 14.24¢ per kWh. Portland General Electric: 18.79¢ per kWh. These figures reflect average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, rather than directly comparable published rates. Differences in service areas, infrastructure, and power purchasing arrangements affect costs. Even with those limitations, public utilities demonstrate that Oregon has viable alternatives to investor ownership. A publicly owned utility could direct revenues toward reliable service, infrastructure improvements, maintenance, and affordable bills, with decisions accountable to the customers it serves. I ask the Commission to: Deny the proposed increase unless independently verified evidence establishes that it is necessary. Require clear, accessible disclosure of operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure that large industrial users and data centers pay their fair share of the energy and infrastructure costs they create. Encourage state legislators and local governments to commission a formal feasibility study of public ownership of PGE. Customers deserve reliable electricity at a reasonable cost, along with meaningful accountability for how their payments are used. Serving the public should be the central purpose of our electric utility. Thank you for considering my comments. Sources: PGE 2025 Annual Report OPB: Proposed PGE Rate Increase, July 31, 2026 PGE: 2027 General Rate Case U.S. Energy Information Administration: EIA-861 Utility Data
11/4/2026 4:03:48 PM	Oppose Docket	Andrew	Beers	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 4:05:21 PM	Oppose Docket			I ask our Commissioners to consider the burden being continuously placed, and compounded, on ratepayers. This is the second request this year, with a 5% increase in April 2026. So while 3.8% seems relatively modest, it's actually 10% in one year. Compounded by increases at NW Natural as they purchase limited supplies of RNG "attributes" to comply with costly state laws. Compounded by nearly 10% increase per year for the last 5 years in water rates. Compounded by very high state income taxes, extremely high property taxes, City and metro homeless and preschool for all taxes. For a single income household, a ratepayer can end up devoting several months of income just to pay these base living expenses.
11/4/2026 4:15:32 PM	Oppose Docket	Corey	Coleman	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 4:18:53 PM	Oppose Docket			Dear Commissioners, I am a PGE customer of over 3 years, within that time my income has not increased at the rate of my rent, groceries, or, most relevantly, utilities. PGE argues that such an increase would enable them to improve their infrastructure, yet, we have seen similar promises before without results. My neighborhood has above ground power lines with lead support wires. My power is not without the occasional outage. Companies like PGE claim increases in costumer costs are necessary to accomplish feats they have no real intention of performing, no real benefit to health or climate concerns, and no real improvements to our power grid infrastructure, all the while their executives receive salaries that could easily cover the costs instead. Without a public utility option offered by the city, it is incredibly harmful to your constituents to approve yet another increased cost burden on their shrinking paychecks. Please, do not enable this behavior of burying those of us who are not receiving six or seven figures a year under a cost of living we cannot afford. If such costs are so necessary to these companies they must first look inward at their own ridiculous spending on executive salaries. Please say no to PGE, we can literally not afford you to do otherwise. Thank you for your time and consideration.
11/4/2026 4:41:14 PM	Oppose Docket	Sara	Nokes	I don't support a PGE rate increase. We are spending $100 on one bag of groceries at the QFC for staples. Gas is $5 a gallon and I'm buying it $20 at a time to get to and from work. I don't have health insurance. I can't afford to get my truck fixed. I work full time and made $60,000 last year. I live paycheck to paycheck. I understand that the estimated $8.33 per month increase is small. Find the money for infrastructure somewhere else. Your customers are scraping by.
11/4/2026 4:56:39 PM	Oppose Docket			No more price increases! It's too much already. So many increases in that past few years, when will rates go down?
11/4/2026 5:08:39 PM	Oppose Docket	Reid	B	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration.
11/4/2026 5:12:22 PM	Oppose Docket	Nicole	James	The Oregon Public Utility Commission should reject this proposed rate increase. From 2015-2026, PGE has continuously increased its profit margin, executive salaries, and investor payouts, while simultaneously increasing electricity costs. The increase in fees to consumers has ballooned over the last 5 years in particular. PGE says this is due to inflation and infrastructure improvements. However, over the last 5 years, PGE's profits have continued to increase, while they have ALSO ballooned their payments to executives and investors. Data for these claims is provided below. PGE has willingly increasing its executive and shareholder payments by a higher percentage than is reasonable or historically normal. Rather than providing unnecessarily generous payouts to executives and investors, PGE should use these funds to mitigate the impact on consumers, and/or to advance future infrastructure improvements so as to minimize the need for additional rate hikes on consumers. Consumers have already done their fair share to support these infrastructure improvements, and have weathered a rapid 50% rate increase, at a time when consumers' expenses are increaseing across the board and their own incomes are not increasing. This rate hike is a step too far. PGE should show a good faith effort to use their existing profits to improve their infrastructure before any further rate hikes are approved. Please reject this proposal. Data to support these claims, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration and PGE's SEC 10-K filings and DEF 14A proxy statements: From 2016-2020: - the average residential kWh rate increased from 11.40¢ to 12.50¢, (9.6% increase across all five years). - PGE's operating income profits increased from ~$335 million to ~$410 million (22% increase)* - PGE's executive salaries increased from $7.2-9.8 million (36% increase) - PGE's annual shareholder dividend payments increased from $115-142 million (23% increase). From 2020-2026: - the average residential kWh rate increased from 12.50¢ to 18.79¢ (50% increase) - PGE's operating income profits increased from $445-550 million (24% increase)* - PGE's annual shareholder dividend payments increased from $9.8-16.18 million (65% increase) *these values and calculations exclude the 1-time annual decrease in 2020, where operating profits dropped from $410 million (2019) $350 million (2020), before bouncing back fully to $445 million (2021).
11/4/2026 5:40:31 PM	Oppose Docket	Leila	Ghodsi	It is outrageous that PHE is planning to increase our electricity bill by $8 again. Our bill is already too high and we should not pay a penny more. Stop this ridiculous increase and let us live!
11/4/2026 5:41:24 PM	Oppose Docket			I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 5:48:27 PM	Oppose Docket	Thomas	Newcomer	Excuse me, what? You want to raise our rates (in italics:) again? No. You do not fleece the public to fluff the wallets of the investor class. The current design is supposed to be subsidizing the people, not the other way around. PGE is a monopoly and has clearly become abusive toward the public in recent years and should no longer be able to operate as a for-profit, private entity, and it's clear PUC needs to have better barriers between them and the utilities they are supposed to be regulating.
11/4/2026 5:49:43 PM	Oppose Docket			Why so low lets just do 48% call it good for the quarter and go again . Call it a contribution-Support local utilities we got kotek behind us let the increases begin.
11/4/2026 5:53:57 PM	Oppose Docket	Mark	Werth	Another rate increase of $8 per month is totally unacceptable and outrageous. We just had a rate increase and asking for another is simply too much.
11/4/2026 6:25:23 PM	Oppose Docket	Robert	Fogg	Electric rates are increasing year over year anyway what reason is there for another $8 monthly increase?
11/4/2026 6:31:21 PM	Oppose Docket	Barb	Lowry	No! Absolutely no more raises to PGE rates. The public cannot absorb more increases. No data centers. No improvements. Put money into maintenance only.
11/4/2026 7:54:06 PM	Oppose Docket	Mary	Noake	There have been too many PGE increases and this is a hardship on seniors and lower income households.
11/4/2026 7:54:46 PM	Oppose Docket	Matt	McKenzie	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 8:10:35 PM	Oppose Docket			Please do not let Portland General Electric raise their price Again. So many reasons, they just did recently, families are already struggling, and Portland is getting expensive to live in. Thankyou for reading this and please please mark No to PGE increase rates.
11/4/2026 8:28:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Amy	Wilson	No to endless requests by utilities to increase rates!
11/4/2026 8:39:27 PM	Oppose Docket	Tad	Dillman	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/4/2026 9:09:35 PM	Oppose Docket	Julie	Markham	I do not agree with increase
11/4/2026 9:10:29 PM	Oppose Docket	Joel	Hollenback	Public Comment: The Growing Burden of Electricity Rate Increases on Oregon’s Working Families and Lower-Income Households To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to express my concern and opposition to the continued escalation of residential electricity rates and the additional increase proposed by Portland General Electric for 2027. According to reporting by Oregon Public Broadcasting, PGE residential customers have experienced nearly a 50% increase in electricity costs between 2021 and 2025. Customers also experienced another approximately 5% increase in April 2026. Now PGE is proposing another 3.9% increase for residential customers in July 2027, adding approximately $8.33 per month to the average household bill. At what point do we recognize that this is becoming an affordability crisis for ordinary Oregonians? I am particularly concerned about the disproportionate burden these increases place on lower-income households, working families, renters, seniors on fixed incomes, and individuals who rely almost entirely on their paychecks to make ends meet. There is an important economic distinction that needs to be recognized. Not everyone participates equally in economic growth. Some households have investment portfolios, retirement assets, appreciating real estate, and other sources of wealth that can provide a financial cushion against rising costs. Many others do not. For a substantial portion of Oregon’s population, income comes primarily from wages. These households are already navigating higher housing costs, groceries, insurance, transportation, healthcare, and other basic necessities. Electricity is yet another unavoidable expense that continues to consume a larger share of their take-home pay. And unlike discretionary spending, electricity is not something a family can simply eliminate. Consider families living in older rental properties, manufactured homes, or less energy-efficient housing. They often have little or no control over insulation, heating systems, windows, or other improvements that could reduce electricity consumption. They cannot necessarily afford to purchase a more efficient home, install a heat pump, invest in solar, or make the improvements that might help offset rising utility costs. They are effectively paying more for a service while having fewer opportunities to do anything about it. This is especially concerning when wage growth and household income are not keeping pace with the cumulative increase in essential living expenses. Oregon Center for Public Policy reported that Oregon’s median hourly wage in 2024 was $25.54, and that even full-time employment at that wage was insufficient to cover the basic needs of many families with children. We should not expect households already struggling to afford basic necessities to continually absorb increases in the cost of an essential public service. I recognize that maintaining infrastructure, improving grid reliability, addressing extreme weather, and meeting Oregon’s growing energy demands require investment. Those are legitimate considerations. However, the costs of these investments must be evaluated with affordability and fairness as central priorities, not secondary considerations. I am also encouraged by efforts to establish separate rate classifications for large energy users, including data centers. As Oregon attracts energy-intensive industries, residential customers should not be left disproportionately responsible for the infrastructure and capacity needed to support that growth. I respectfully ask the Oregon Public Utility Commission to: 1. Give affordability equal weight to reliability and infrastructure investment. A reliable electrical grid is important, but so is ensuring that ordinary households can afford to use it. 2. Carefully scrutinize the proposed 2027 increase. Require clear justification for every significant cost being passed on to residential customers and challenge expenditures that are not demonstrably necessary or cost-effective. 3. Protect lower-income households. Expand meaningful income-qualified discounts and assistance programs, with particular attention to renters, manufactured-home residents, seniors, and families living in older, inefficient housing. 4. Ensure growth pays for growth. Continue scrutinizing how infrastructure costs are allocated to large commercial and industrial energy users so residential customers are not subsidizing the expansion of energy-intensive businesses. 5. Evaluate the cumulative impact of rate increases. Do not evaluate another 3.9% increase in isolation. Consider what households have already absorbed over the past five to six years and how much of their disposable income is now consumed by electricity. Electricity is an essential service, not a luxury. The ability to afford a reasonably comfortable and safe home should not become increasingly dependent on whether someone owns appreciating assets, h
11/4/2026 9:14:27 PM	Oppose Docket	Bill	Mason	Public utility rate increases should be limited to the Federal COLA rate at most. Our electric prices have increased over 60% in the last 6 years. This 4.8% rate increase is unacceptable.
11/4/2026 9:47:44 PM	Oppose Docket	Tom	Lerner	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/4/2026 10:13:44 PM	Oppose Docket	Sheeny	Behmard	I am against PGE increase rates $8 per month
11/4/2026 10:16:31 PM	Oppose Docket	Kian	Behmard	Please don’t let PGE increase my electricity bill by $8 per month.
11/4/2026 10:20:44 PM	General Comment	Craig	Pruitt	Hello, before any more rate increases, please have PGE send each customer a bill of the positions and salaries of all workers, current production quotas, cost to maintain current energy production, and others so that we can audit the spending appropriately.
11/4/2026 10:25:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Christine	Mccormick	Large consumers of electricity should pay at a higher rate. Tax the rich like 1950’s—- at 70%- 90%. This is the only way to support our low income vets, elderly and children. Tax the ultra rich. Make the corporations pay their fair share. No more oligarchs. The system needs to change now.
11/4/2026 11:22:11 PM	Oppose Docket	John	Paul	I am very concerned about another proposed rate hike by PGE. I am a disabled veteran on a fixed income from the VA. Residential rates have climbed by roughly 60% to 65%, over the past 7 years, rising significantly faster than general inflation. How does PGE expect people to not go into debt just to pay our utility bills. This is insane. Why is nobody fighting for the homeowners in the Portland area? Why do all these rate hikes get approved? Im being forced into debt just to get by.
11/5/2026 12:19:05 AM	Oppose Docket	Allison	Paley	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/5/2026 2:46:56 AM	Oppose Docket	Jen	Thorneycroft	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. Households are battling enough with rising costs everywhere PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, customers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. We are tired from being asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/5/2026 5:17:34 AM	Oppose Docket	Randy	Horne	For those of us who are low income and receive your piddling 25% discount cannot afford these increases. Send the bill to these data centers that are requiring you to do these unnecessary grid updates all the time. For those of us on a limited income $8.33 more every month is literally a staggering increase that will either put us in the cold or out in the streets.
11/5/2026 5:47:31 AM	Oppose Docket	Valerie	Beebe	Enough rate increases!! Too much over the last couple years. It is becoming very challenging, for those of us retired and living on social security, to make ends meet when PGE and other utilities keep raising their rates.
11/5/2026 6:04:47 AM	Oppose Docket	Morgan	Brinlee	Commenting to voice my strong opposition to PGE’s proposed rate hike. Residential consumers like me are already struggling to pay for the last rate hike. At a time when prices are skyrocketing and wages are not, when layoffs are impacting thousands and the job market has essentially stalled, residential customers cannot afford another rate hike just so PGE can increase profits. Please understand the financial reality for consumers and deny the proposed rate increase. Keep utilities like power, water and gas affordable. They are basic necessities and should not be profit driven.
11/5/2026 7:26:03 AM	Oppose Docket	Hiro	Hironaka-Martinez	I strongly oppose an additional rate hike. Oregonians are being financially squeezed from every possible angle. Hasn't there been a recent rate hike? What could this company possibly be doing with all this money? I'd like to point out that a certain PGE executive's last salary raise was about the same percentage that is being proposed. A utility is meant to serve the public, and the public is not meant to line the pockets of company c-suite executives. If this must happen, it should come with an audit to see where our money is funding. I'd find it agreeable if this was funding additional infrastructure improvements or providing benefit to the people who do the real work on the ground.
11/5/2026 7:54:53 AM	Oppose Docket	Shelly	Cannella	THE ANSWER SHOULD BE NO. PGE keeps increasing rates - for what? They say what the increase is needed for but is anyone checking to see if the "improvements" are actually being made? Or is the extra money going to fund pay increases and bonuses for the executives? PGE raises rates because they have everyone over a barrel. Where else are Oregonians supposed to get electricity from? PGE, like everyone else, needs to be held accountable and learn to live within a budget. It's no different than if I needed more money for something, I couldn't just tell my employer that I want a raise. I'd need to cut corners and find a way to use the income that I have. PGE needs to do the same.
11/5/2026 8:11:24 AM	Oppose Docket	Shannon	Reck	To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a regular utility customer to voice my strong opposition to any further electrical rate increases proposed by Portland General Electric. Over the last six years, PGE’s residential rates have already skyrocketed by an astronomical 59%. During this exact same timeframe, the wages of working families have not come close to keeping pace with these compounding hikes. Corporate greed is the only logical explanation for continuing to demand more from families who are already stretched to their absolute limits. If PGE truly requires additional revenue or operational adjustments, they must look internally first. PGE’s President and CEO, Maria Pope, pulls in an exorbitant annual compensation package of over $7.5 million. The Commission must require PGE to absorb its own costs before demanding another dime from everyday citizens, my recommendation is to look at those with multimillion dollar compensation packages, some cuts there could add a substantial amount of money back into their budget. It is entirely unacceptable to force working-class families to make the agonizing choice between buying food for the month or keeping their electricity turned on. I urge the Commission to reject any new rate hikes and stand up for Oregon consumers.
11/5/2026 8:19:22 AM	Oppose Docket	Michele	West	Don't raise rates!
11/5/2026 8:41:08 AM	Oppose Docket	Paul	Edgar	Everything cost too much now, and that is part of the problem, close to 50% of our population cannot afford the essential with how much everything cost, of what they need. Electricity is an absolute essential part of the cost of housing and PGE is just not doing their part, and they are making society more dependent on governmental wealth redistribution bureaucratic mechanisms. In comparison of the cost of residential electricity and examined what our neighbor to the is experiencing in Clark County WA (Vancouver), their Public Utility District (PUD) when electricity is provided by PGE. Clark County PUD can sell their electricity at one half of the residential rate PGE is charging their customers. PGE is making it impossible for our low- and middle-income working poor and the approximate 50% of our struggling population to afford having a roof over their heads with electricity. They are making it impossible for our low- and middle-income working poor and the approximate 50% of our struggling population to afford having a roof over their heads with electricity. PGE and their hydroelectric dams on the Clackamas River? Those dams produce very affordable hydro produced electricity. 70% of the new electric demand has been for these new Data Centers. The key thing in this thinking is that the electric power demand needs for residential electricity has gone up little and most of the new very expensive open market electricity that PGE buys is to address this new demand,
11/5/2026 9:03:19 AM	Oppose Docket	Tyler	Vranizan	The continued rate increases are disgusting. PGE continues to take advantage of the lack of pushback and oversight. Their profit and executive pay continues to soar, as they abuse % based profit structure. Residents have no other choice - It has to stop.
11/5/2026 9:27:22 AM	Oppose Docket	Sam	Grover	I oppose PGE's proposed 3.9% rate increase. Electricity is an essential service, and customers shouldn't keep paying more to fund shareholder returns. PGE earned $306 million on $3.576 billion in 2025 revenue. Revenue grew about 49% since 2021, and dividends rose from $1.70 to $2.08 per share. Residential bills already rose about 5% in April 2026, and this increase would add about $8.33 a month. Public utilities charge less. In 2025, average residential revenue per kWh was 8.39¢ at Springfield Utility Board, 11.39¢ at Central Lincoln PUD, and 14.24¢ at EWEB, compared with 18.79¢ at PGE. I ask the Commission to: 1. Reject the increase without independently verified need. 2. Require transparency on expenses, executive pay, capital spending, and dividends. 3. Make industrial and data center customers pay their fair share. 4. Encourage a feasibility study of public ownership of PGE. Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf 2. OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case> 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): <https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/5/2026 9:45:07 AM	Oppose Docket	Kaylah	Hancock	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration.
11/5/2026 10:28:05 AM	Oppose Docket			I DO NOT APPROVE OF ANOTHER PGE PRICE INCREASE IN ANYWAY SHAPE OR FORM!! STOP HURTING THE OREGONIANS THAT ARE NOT GETTING WAGE INCREASES TO SUPPORT THIS OR THE OUTRAGEOUS COST OF LIVING, ALONG WITH ALL OF THE TAXES TINK KOTEK HAS PUT ON US!!!
11/5/2026 11:06:34 AM	Oppose Docket			It is understandable that utility companies must continually evaluate and upgrade systems for safety and reliability. But year after year, utility companies are asking for rate hikes which is unacceptable for consumers already getting soaked by the cost of living and other expenses of daily life. Why are there requests every year for increases? It seems like PGE is failing to accurately forecast the utility system needs and is letting investor needs drive decisions. It’s time PGE took one for the team and provide customers with relief!
11/5/2026 11:11:53 AM	Oppose Docket	chelsea	williams	In the age of rising inflation,food costs, and gas prices, you should think about your customers and not hike electricity costs. Especially when you've paid your ceo an astronomical amount of money last year and will this year and did layoffs. You have raised prices year after year, taken tax payer money, and haven't given us results. The grid is still shoddy and goes out during high winds and rains. The people need a repreive.
11/5/2026 11:17:04 AM	Oppose Docket	David	Sawchak	I oppose the rate increases because: 1. The 'increased demand' is driven primarily by enterprise accounts (including datacenters), (which pay lower, commercial rates.) If anything, commercial accounts should be subsidizing consumer ones, not the other way around. If increased commercial rates dampen datacenter development, or spur engineering to reduce their power use, so much the better. Regardless, the reduced demand will allow pricing to stabilize. 2. PGE provides shareholder returns. If a state-sanctioned monopoly on power delivery in the region is to be upheld, PGE's fiduciary duty must come to ratepayers FIRST.
11/5/2026 11:23:09 AM	Oppose Docket	Linda	Darter	Rates to high already. Seems like they need an increase every year for something. Still have power outages in the winter even with the rate increase in the pass to improve things.
11/5/2026 11:50:23 AM	Oppose Docket	Drew	Larkin	PBUC, please reject this PGE rate hike. I see the request is driven by investments made to "strengthen and improve the grid"; however, these expenses should be accounted for within PGE's existing operating budget and should not be offloaded onto the consumer.
11/5/2026 12:11:25 PM	Oppose Docket	Laura	Smith	I can’ t afford any more increases!!!!! Make cuts like I have had to do.Eat out less. Do more with less!
11/5/2026 12:18:21 PM	Oppose Docket			You have raised rates by 65% over the last decade. Unacceptable. We get nothing from it and executives make more money. No to a rate increase.
11/5/2026 1:04:34 PM	Oppose Docket			There been enough rate increase people are barely getting by now
11/5/2026 1:12:49 PM	Oppose Docket	Wade	Fauth	(Pub Comment filed on behalf of customer by Danielle J) PGE had record profits last year. They should be taking a rate cut not a rate hike. It's ridiculous how much we are paying for electricity.
11/5/2026 1:23:10 PM	Oppose Docket	Kathleen	Wigle	The cost for PGE has gone up 2 times in 2026 and another one is ridiculous. I realize we need the service, but in Gresham where I live we have hundreds of new homes being built which of course takes more electricity, but again we have more people who are paying for it. You are taxing Seniors right out of the Gresham area.
11/5/2026 1:25:13 PM	Oppose Docket	Michael	McAlpine	This is ridiculous. We have been hit with constant rate Year Reported increase 2022 3% to 11%, depending on the source 2023 7% to 12%, depending on the source 2024 About 18% overall, the biggest jump 2025 About 5.5% for residential 2026 About 5% this is ridiculous. Instead of just slapping customers with rate increases, you go after the salaries of the CEO Maria Pope, her total compensation is ~ 7.3 MILLION which is way above the median for CEOs at similar sized utilities. Tell you what, pay me $500 a year and I can say "lets raise customers rates again"
11/5/2026 2:13:51 PM	Oppose Docket	Christy	Miesner	I am on a very low, fixed income. There have already been several increases to PGE rates that exceed any yearly cost of living increases of my household income. I am grateful PGE offers a discount program however I feel the increases have been hugher than the savings. Current inflation and increases to gas, groceries, insurance, medical costs, etc are too much for me to afford. I need the lights on but what do I sacrifice to afford it? Medicine, medical appointments, groceries, maybe go without heat to keep costs down?
11/5/2026 2:18:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Becky		I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/5/2026 2:29:26 PM	Oppose Docket	Heather	Jacobsen	I can not afford any increases.
11/5/2026 2:39:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Louise		I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Basically, the numbers show that the rate increase is not needed to invest in infrastructure improvements as millions of dollars was spend on increased shareholder dividends rather than reinvested this year. I have no faith that the rate increase will actually go into needed maintenance and improvement operations when nearly 2/3 of all revenue is spend on paying the shareholders already. In this affordability crisis we can’t afford another blatant transfer of wealth from the lower and middle class to the upper class.
11/5/2026 2:45:03 PM	Oppose Docket	Lidet	Viravong	To whom this may concern, NO to PGE's rate revision or increase.
11/5/2026 2:49:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Daniel	Bermudez	We are at the point where data centers need to pay for their own electricity. Stop putting the burden of the infrastructure on the general population. Please read the room and understand that the general population is struggling and can’t afford these increases.
11/5/2026 3:01:58 PM	Oppose Docket			I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns
11/5/2026 3:02:31 PM	Oppose Docket			I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/5/2026 4:02:55 PM	Oppose Docket	Jana	Larsen	Please don't allow PGE to raise our electric rates again! We're all stretched thin as it is with prices of everything we need going up every day.
11/5/2026 4:55:32 PM	Oppose Docket	Sean	Sullivan	In the ast 5 years I think Portland general electric has raised rates by 50%. I do believe that they should be forced to invest in their own infrastructure instead of bleeding their own company dry and dispersing any would be profits to the stakeholders- What Happens to PGE's Profits? • Net Income: PGE remains profitable as an investor-owned utility, reporting GAAP net income of $313 million in 2024 and $306 million in 2025. • Shareholder Dividends: A large portion of these profits is distributed directly to shareholders as dividends. For instance, PGE paid out approximately $225 million in dividends in 2025, with declared dividends per share rising steadily from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 by 2025 (and climbing further to a 55.125-cent quarterly dividend by late 2026). PGE targets a long-term dividend payout ratio of 60% to 70% of earnings - Google If we are going to be forced to be their customers then they should be forced to pay for their own upgrades in addition to every customer being a stakeholder. This is absolute robbery. I rent a 1400² ft two bedroom condo and it uns an electrical bill of about $380 per month in the winter time. Stuck by backs were made legal and are enacted by a few solely to serve a few and damn the rest of the public. Where's our governor at when you need her? Probably giving them a tax break..
11/5/2026 5:17:00 PM	Oppose Docket	Bobbie	Spain	Yet another utility hike? When will the PUC stop the endless grift of robbing common citizens at the behest of corporate interests? Why are we paying for what the tech companies (through their data centers) consume? MAKE THE DATA CENTER OWNERS PAY!
11/5/2026 5:19:25 PM	Oppose Docket	Mark	Wood	Where do you expect people to come up with this extortion money? Wages are not rising even half this much. Stop paying CEOs, stockholders and others so much more than your employees, and you might still have customers left and money to put back into your business infrastructure. Customers should not be left holding the bag on this. This causes more people to go without basic needs. This is irresponsible, dare I say criminal. Yes I've said it, it's criminal how much you've raised rates already! Energy prices raising increase inflation directly. Stop this nonsense!
11/5/2026 5:28:47 PM	Oppose Docket	Claire	Williams	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/5/2026 5:34:27 PM	Oppose Docket	Bix	Frankonis	Nice bait and switch. Almost immediately after crowing to the public that it was jacking rates on data centers and so reducing rates on residential customers, surprise: they are jacking those rates right back up again. My public comment? No. If PGE, the PUC, and the State of Oregon want me to even consider taking such requests seriously in the future, funding for energy assistance must be increased by a least the same rate.
11/5/2026 6:28:44 PM	Oppose Docket	Wyatt	Mondry	The relentless rate hikes are unsustainable from PGE for my household budget. It has been almost 60% in the past few years. It's time to say no.
11/5/2026 7:14:29 PM	Oppose Docket	MARYANN	Bylander	Amidst the ongoing cost of living increases, gas hikes, rising food costs, etc. it is unconscionable to raise rates. Electricity rates in Oregon have risen 50% since 2020---it is time to say enough. If there is growing energy demand, tax corporate usage and data centers at a higher rate or find another way to address these increases. Business may protest, but they will not leave, and data centers can take what we offer them. They have plenty of funds--just look at the many millionaires and billionaires being created by the AI boom. Please do not put these costs on working Portlanders. We already have a homelessness crisis, and it is directly related to our high costs of living (see the fantastic book 'Homelessness is a Housing Problem'). We can't keep squeezing the middle and working class.
11/5/2026 7:20:36 PM	Oppose Docket	Kimberly	Ward	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Citizens should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns, and PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase. Oregon should reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. Public ownership would put customers at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders.
11/5/2026 7:51:15 PM	Oppose Docket	Lowhren	Aceves	I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report: [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025\_annual\_report.pdf](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf) 2. OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): [https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/](https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/) 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: [https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case](https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case) 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): [https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/](https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/)
11/5/2026 8:37:50 PM	Oppose Docket	C	M	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/5/2026 9:01:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Sue	Erickson	How many increases has PGE done in the last two years? Stop. People really cannot afford this. Be more responsible with the fees that you collect now. Operate on a budget just like other businesses have to do.
11/5/2026 10:54:44 PM	Oppose Docket	Keely	Colling	Please, my family begs you to not continue to increase your rates. We should not be pressured to point where we have to decide to pay utilities or eat.
11/6/2026 12:33:42 AM	General Comment			For somebody that already has PGE rates between $500-$1000 per month this continues to be a painful escalation of rates, particularly when healthcare and other fuels increasing dramatically. Sent from my iPhone
11/6/2026 12:33:47 AM	General Comment			To whom it may concern, I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more year over year to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility company. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize PGE's operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than for the public it supposedly serves. This proposed rate increase is corporate greed, plain and simple. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Salem Electric (coop): $7.95¢/kWh • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding PGE operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is a critically essential public service. Its primary purpose should be to serve the public, not generate returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. EY - Concerned citizen ***, Salem, OR Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025\_annual\_report.pdf(https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf) 2. OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/(https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/) 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case(https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case) 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/(https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/)
11/6/2026 12:33:53 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. More to the point, where does this train wreck land? First the people need more money to fund their basic needs for lighting and heating. It would be good if we used the sun and wind and lower the cost of energy production and environmental impact. We should not fund oil and gas power plants that wreck the environment. No oversight on $236 million that PGE can do with what it wants? Please, think about giving anyone nearly a quarter billion dollars to do as they think is needed? So, at the end of the day, will that spending lead to more increase in our bills, will it do anything for the environment or will it just add greenhouse waste, land and water pollution from the fuels they use? But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. We need to consider the environmental impacts of the power we generate and use. I’m asking the PUC to consider the Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. The environmental impacts to a heating planet, due to human negligence in our actions, like mining, and energy generation from fossil fuels and nuclear power needs to be rejected against using wind and solar. Why is this line of thinking so foreign in the late 202's? I have been informed about this choice since the 1980's when I was in high school! So you the regulators, need to say enough of the old way of thinking and think about our impact on the environment. Isn't the world warming up? You know it is. Do we do something about it while we can, at least slow down that rate of heating up? Come on do your job, say enough is enough and change where our power is generated while we have a chance for the next generation. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Richard Thompson OR 97239-2129
11/6/2026 12:33:56 AM	General Comment			this is a letter concerning the proposed increase for electricity and utility rates. Under no circumstances, should this be allowed. I am a chronic pain patient and I am getting absolutely eaten alive by the increase in groceries, utilities, and property taxes that go up every year. This is getting absolutely ridiculous. Thank you A very high rate and concerned customer, Morgen Van Buren
11/6/2026 12:33:59 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Patricia Jacobson OR 97070
11/6/2026 12:34:03 AM	General Comment			Dear Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a resident and renter in Washington County, Oregon, to formally state my strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase. As someone who rents my home, my budget is already stretched thin, and I absolutely cannot afford another utility increase of 4.0% or more. Renters frequently live in housing where we cannot control the energy efficiency of our appliances, insulation, or heating systems. A rate increase of this magnitude unfairly penalizes individuals and families who are already navigating high housing costs and inflation. Furthermore, I am deeply opposed to the continued expansion of data centers in Oregon. These facilities place a disproportionate strain on our electrical grid and drive up infrastructure costs, the burden of which should not fall on everyday residential consumers. While I appreciate recent efforts to isolate some data center costs, the massive energy demands of the tech sector continue to pressure our energy supply and threaten our state's climate goals. I urge the Commission to reject this rate hike and prioritize protecting residential ratepayers over utility profits and industrial tech expansion. Thank you for your time and for considering the voices of Oregon renters. Sincerely, Carola Saborowski 6515 SW Terri Ct # 19 Portland, OR 97225
11/6/2026 12:34:07 AM	General Comment			My comment on future PGE rate increase, or another rate increase. The reason given by PGE is the same reason has been used before, infrastructure upgrade. More equipment replace equipment. I think there have been too many rate increases at one time or year. I would suggest as in property tax it is limited to 5 percent or below per year. Lance Ward
11/6/2026 12:34:11 AM	General Comment			I have read that PGE wants to take a rate increase of $8/mth. While this may not seem like a huge increase, it is. With the cost of gas, groceries and utilities in general this increase will be detrimental for many. I urge you to please reconsider this!! Lori Specht PGE customer Sent from my iPhone
11/6/2026 12:34:14 AM	General Comment			Hello Why do we have to keep paying more for PGE to not have to use their profits to fix the grid or their infrastructure? That should make us owners in the company and there should be profit sharing then. Our energy has gone up so much the last 2 years that this is completely unacceptable. Like most companies they take their profits and reinvest. Start charging data centers more. I'm sick of this state and the morons running it. Maybe this clean energy b.s. isn't the answer right now if it means my bill doubling in 2 years with my household doing nothing different. It's time to tell PGE and other energy companies enough is enough. Stand up to them. Stop letting them get away with this robbery of Oregonians. Best regards A concerned BROKE legal citizen
11/6/2026 12:34:19 AM	General Comment			I oppose YET ANOTHER PGE rate increase. My power bill is nearly $100 more (each month) than it was just 5 years ago, how are we supposed to scrounge together even MORE money every month!? PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns. Alex Pope-Heinrich 9106 N McKenna Ave 97203
11/6/2026 12:34:22 AM	General Comment			I read that PGE wants (plans?) to increase our rates again. I am a retired senior on a fixed income. It’s not a poverty level income so I don’t have access to “help” with my expenses. I vehemently oppose more increases. Thank you, Jean Dalton Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
11/6/2026 12:34:26 AM	General Comment			I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase by Portland General Electric (PGE). Oregon residents are already paying extraordinarily high prices for an essential service. Electricity is not a luxury, and consumers have no meaningful ability to shop around, negotiate pricing, or take their business elsewhere. PGE operates in a largely captive market, providing an essential public service while functioning as a publicly traded, for-profit corporation. That arrangement deserves considerably more scrutiny than it appears to receive. Consider the disparity between neighboring communities. Residents in Dayton, served by PGE, pay substantially more for electricity than residents in McMinnville, just six miles away, served by McMinnville Water & Light. The difference can approach ten cents per kilowatt-hour. That is not an insignificant difference. Over the course of a year, it represents hundreds or potentially thousands of dollars in additional household expenses. Yet the neighboring utility provides competitive service and reliability. PGE should be required to explain why its customers are paying so much more for what is fundamentally the same commodity. PGE’s proposed expenditures, infrastructure investments, operational costs, and projected future needs should not be accepted at face value. Every claimed necessity should be subjected to independent scrutiny, supported by empirical evidence, and evaluated against measurable performance outcomes. What investments are genuinely necessary? Which costs are attributable to operational inefficiencies? What executive compensation, shareholder returns, corporate overhead, and other discretionary expenditures are being considered before asking already overburdened customers to pay more? A regulated monopoly should not be permitted to continually socialize its costs while privatizing its profits. The burden of demonstrating that an increase is necessary, reasonable, and in the public interest should rest squarely on the utility requesting it. I also question the fundamental structure of allowing a publicly traded, profit-driven corporation to exercise control over infrastructure and resources that are indispensable to the public. PGE benefits from a protected service territory and extraordinary governmental privileges, including the ability to exercise eminent domain for utility infrastructure. Those privileges exist because providing electricity serves a public purpose. They should not be treated as permanent entitlements for private corporate benefit. If PGE cannot provide reliable, affordable electricity without repeatedly returning to regulators and ratepayers for additional revenue, then Oregon should seriously examine whether investor-owned utility ownership remains in the public interest. Public ownership, municipalization, or state operation should be legitimate alternatives for consideration. The public should not be obligated to indefinitely subsidize a corporate business model simply because that model has historically been granted exclusive access to a market. I ask the Oregon Public Utility Commission to reject this proposed increase unless PGE can demonstrate, with independently verifiable evidence, that every material component is necessary, reasonable, efficiently managed, and directly beneficial to ratepayers. Oregon families, seniors, working people, and small businesses should not be expected to absorb unlimited increases in the cost of an essential service while a monopoly utility maintains a for-profit corporate structure. Electricity is essential infrastructure. Affordable access to it is a public interest, not a corporate privilege. I urge the Commission to put Oregon ratepayers ahead of corporate financial interests and reject this proposed rate increase. Sent from my iPhone
11/6/2026 12:34:54 AM	General Comment			Commissioners, It seems as though there has been an endless litany of rate increases from PGE. Enough is enough, i encourage you to vote NO. If PGE cannot manage their business prudently Oregon needs to pursue a PCU and new governance to keep the rates affordable for its citizens. Respectfully, James Farley +01-360-901-3357 james6029@icloud.com The information transmitted in this e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy and delete this message from any computer and contact the sender immediately by return e-mail.
11/6/2026 12:34:58 AM	General Comment			I've had enough (50% worth) of PGE's nonsense spending and rate-increases. You need to put your foot down and stop allowing this - we have bills to pay and mouths to feed and if PGE doesn't know how to manage the huge sums of money they are netting (check the CEO and Executive salaries, btw) then they should fix that before gouging me again. No No No - please stop giving in to these crooks. Kent Helm 12499 NW Shearer Hill Road Forest Grove, OR 97116
11/6/2026 12:35:02 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a Portland General Electric (PGE) customer to register my strong opposition to PGE's proposed rate increase under Docket No. UE 473. Residential customers have experienced relentless rate increases over recent years, with rates jumping nearly 60% since 2020. Asking working families to pay even more is completely unreasonable—especially while PGE's executive compensation continues to climb, with CEO pay reaching over $7 million annually. Furthermore, PGE's capital expenditures seem misaligned with core customer needs. Rather than prioritizing robust, reliable baseload power generation, substantial funds are being funneled into expensive battery storage facilities while customer utility bills continue to skyrocket. I urge the Commission to protect consumers by rejecting this proposed rate increase and demanding greater fiscal discipline and executive accountability from PGE. Sincerely, A Concerned PGE Customer
11/6/2026 12:35:07 AM	General Comment			From: T <treeyoga2015@gmail.com<mailto:treeyoga2015@gmail.com>> Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12:20 PM To: YOUNG Kandi * PUC <Kandi.YOUNG@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:Kandi.YOUNG@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: Re: PGE Proposed Rate Increase -- Ways to Comment treeyoga2015@gmail.com<mailto:treeyoga2015@gmail.com>. My comments are that the state of Oregon continues to break the backs of the average citizen who's working class and continuously forgives and doesn't collect from Big businesses, Rich influential folk, and it's because this state is perpetually dishonest and protects only the upper class and old money. They continuously orchestrate cause for residential and commercial properties and public properties to come up for sale and who do you think's buying them up not the working class. The state, it's so called leaders, are insidiously dishonest manipulative and cruel.
11/6/2026 12:35:11 AM	General Comment			From: Steven Miller <brandsteve2009@gmail.com<mailto:brandsteve2009@gmail.com>> Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 10:57 AM To: YOUNG Kandi * PUC <Kandi.YOUNG@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:Kandi.YOUNG@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: Re: PGE Proposed Rate Increase -- Customer Comment Opportunities brandsteve2009@gmail.com<mailto:brandsteve2009@gmail.com>. It's time you said NO. HELL NO. It's really that simple. Are you up to the task of saying no?
11/6/2026 12:35:15 AM	General Comment			From: Chasemanaro <chasemanaro@hotmail.com<mailto:chasemanaro@hotmail.com>> Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:19 AM To: YOUNG Kandi * PUC <kandi.young@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:kandi.young@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: Re: PGE Proposed Rate Increase -- Ways to Comment chasemanaro@hotmail.com<mailto:chasemanaro@hotmail.com>. I cannot imagine attending this would be a worthwhile use of my time. I’ve went ahead and accepted that fact that Oregon Public Utility Commission, works solely to the benefit of the Portland General Electric, rather than the rate payers. This of course would be based on the fact, that you have essentially handed PGE a blank check, from every rate payers bank account over the last 5 or 6 rate increases. With no end in sight, it seems like. Thank you for the invitation, Michael Manaro
11/6/2026 12:35:19 AM	General Comment			From: Jonathan Jeseritz <jeseritz_jonathan@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:16 AM To: PUC PUC.PublicComments * PUC <PUC.PublicComments@puc.oregon.gov> Subject: Rate increase jeseritz_jonathan@yahoo.com<mailto:jeseritz_jonathan@yahoo.com>. I won’t be able to join the public commenting. How on Earth do you think people can afford another increase???? This is greedy and disgusting. I will definitely be the squeaky wheel. Shame on you and your utility commission. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. ***-***-****. Feel feee to call
11/6/2026 12:35:24 AM	General Comment			From: Don Hawkins <don@ml1.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:14 AM To: PUC PUC.PublicComments * PUC <puc.publiccomments@puc.oregon.gov> Subject: Fwd: PGE Proposed Rate Increase -- Ways to Comment don@ml1.net<mailto:don@ml1.net>. After 36 years in a single family home in Portland & discovering that the PUC is nothing more than a rubber stamp for PGE, I have moved full time into a new Van with a solar recharged portable power station. So basically **** PGE & the PUC too.
11/6/2026 12:35:28 AM	General Comment			Can we please stop being on the hook for shareholder value? We have nowhere else to go and even if I wanted to go full solar so I don't have to deal with the power company trying to extract every bit of value they can, it's illegal. There is no choice and there is seemingly little recourse for them jacking up prices so they can give execs bonuses. Please stop trying to price me out of life
11/6/2026 12:35:31 AM	General Comment			I vehemently oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. Furthermore, the Public Utility Commission should: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you. Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf 2. OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/ -Jeremiah
11/6/2026 12:35:35 AM	General Comment			According to the Oregonian, this is the 8th straight year with a rate hike (the last two being more than 10% if I recall correctly). The article also states, "PGE’s rates have increased by about 65% over the past decade, rising about two times faster than inflation." My comment is that this shouldn't be approved and there should be a cap on rate increases of some sort. Vote no. -- Tom Conning 720-353-9430 http://www.youtube.com/user/tconning
11/6/2026 12:35:39 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. I'm on social security & I already have difficulty paying my bill, especially in winter Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Bonnie Waterston OR 97233-2657
11/6/2026 12:35:43 AM	General Comment			I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf 2. OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/ 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
11/6/2026 12:35:47 AM	General Comment			We were shocked this year to find our home was billed at .22 KwH while hugh users like AI Data centers paid .08!! To speculate that they should pay less because they are "job creators" is nonsense. We are ALL job creators, paying taxes to support government, buying food and other supplies to keep people employed. But unlike those other folks, those us retirees just have do do with less because we are mainly living on Social Security. But unlike other customers, PGE customers cannot switch another company, but must trust PUC to keep things fair. First thing to note is that following a new rate increase, ALL charged RATES (residential, commercial, industrial, or data centers) and energy usage SHOULD BE SHOWN to all Oregonians. Secondly, there is always a need for more electricity and costs for finding new sources should reflect the usage used by various customers (residential, commercial, industrial, or data centers) should pay an amount proportional to their electrical demands. John Johnson 4899 SE Salquist Rd Gresham,OR al their electrical demands.
11/6/2026 12:35:51 AM	General Comment			Absolutely NO to the proposed rate increase. Thank you.
11/6/2026 12:35:55 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing as a Portland General Electric (PGE) customer to register my strong opposition to PGE's proposed rate increase under Docket No. UE 473. Residential customers have experienced relentless rate increases over recent years, with rates jumping nearly 60% since 2020. Asking working families to pay even more is completely unreasonable—especially while PGE's executive compensation continues to climb, with CEO pay reaching over $7 million annually. Furthermore, PGE's capital expenditures seem misaligned with core customer needs. Rather than prioritizing robust, reliable baseload power generation, substantial funds are being funneled into expensive battery storage facilities while customer utility bills continue to skyrocket. I urge the Commission to protect consumers by rejecting this proposed rate increase and demanding greater fiscal discipline and executive accountability from PGE. Sincerely, A Concerned PGE Customer
11/6/2026 7:17:36 AM	Oppose Docket	Kristina	Francis	Raising the utility rates at this time, would be absolutely disastrous for so many people. We are all out here working 3 jobs and barely able to put food on the table and gas in our tank. And PGE is so incredibly out of touch that they want to raise the rates? Don't they have enough money already? The last few years it's been rate hike after rate hike. Maybe they should figure out what the heck they're doing with their money. Because I certainly haven't seen any improvements. I understand their employees also want a paycheck, but they're just going to have to deal with the same situations the rest of us are. We can't afford any more rate hikes. Our income isn't going up either. NO RATE HIKES
11/6/2026 8:57:02 AM	Oppose Docket	Eric	Zimmerman	I’m concerned about this request. As a for-profit company, an inbuilt tension between serving investors versus the serving the public good means PGE has divided loyalties. I recommend transforming PGE into a publicly owned utility. In the meantime, the PUC should more zealously advocate for the public’s needs, and scrutinize this request very closely, and judge accordingly.
11/6/2026 9:24:01 AM	Oppose Docket	PISSED-OFF	RATE-PAYER	This is just crazy. Somehow we have become beholden to the corporate executives and their mismanagement of the grid. Decades of being asleep at the wheel letting the grid infrastructure decay to only panic at the last minute to then increase rates year after year after year. All I know is that you are all cooked once people figure out SOLAR works in Oregon. Couple solar with battery storage and we can limit the nonsense of this board kowtowing to the corporations and pushing more and more people closer rioting in the streets due to mismanagement at all LEVELS! Local power generation is on my list because you guys have turned into a pariah.
11/6/2026 10:37:22 AM	Oppose Docket			I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/6/2026 11:10:40 AM	Oppose Docket	Gerald	Dobbertin	According to the commission's figures the average MONTHLY increase is $8. This means the average YEARLY increase is $96. A customer currently paying $2400 PER YEAR for electricity would, in 30 years be paying $7776 PER YEAR for electricity. The amount the customer pays increases EXPONENTIALLY over the years. Our incomes do not match this exponential increase in expenditure. To check these figures one can consult the Standard Mathematical Tables found in the Chemical Rubber Company Handbook.
11/6/2026 11:31:33 AM	Oppose Docket	Jeanie	Taylor	I am writing to comment on the proposed rate increase from PGE. It is unreasonable and even unconscionable to raise rates at many times the rate of inflation. According to The Capital Chronicle, rates have already risen 50% since 2021. The utility is publicly traded, and should consider reducing shareholder dividends first before throwing consumers another increase on top of other price increases, from fuel to food and other necessities.
11/6/2026 11:49:44 AM	Oppose Docket			I think we are all fed up with paying more electric and still seeing these companies profiting. Take it out of the company profits. Utility companies have us hostage. We have to use them but this doesn't mean they get to just keep increasing costs. How do we know how much of this money is wasted on salary bonuses and over inflated estimates to improve infrastructure?
11/6/2026 12:13:24 PM	Oppose Docket	Zac	Farrell	I strongly oppose PGE's proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential service, and I'm increasingly frustrated that customers are continually being asked to pay more while PGE continues to deliver substantial profits and growing dividends to its shareholders. Looking at PGE's own financials, I think it's entirely reasonable to question why another increase is necessary: PGE reported $3.576 billion in revenue and $306 million in net income in 2025. Revenue has grown approximately 49% since 2021. Dividends per share have increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. Residential customers already saw an approximately 5% increase in April 2026. Now PGE is asking for another 3.9%, adding roughly $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. At what point do we stop treating these increases as inevitable and start seriously questioning whether PGE is operating in the best interests of its customers? I understand that maintaining and improving electrical infrastructure is expensive, and I'm not suggesting that utilities shouldn't be able to recover legitimate costs. But PGE should have to clearly demonstrate why these additional increases are necessary, particularly while it's generating hundreds of millions of dollars in profit and increasing shareholder distributions. I also think we need to have a broader conversation about whether investor-owned utilities are really the right model for essential public services. Looking at electricity prices across Oregon, publicly owned utilities generally charge considerably less than PGE. I recognize that different utilities have different infrastructure, service areas, and operating costs, so it's not a perfect apples-to-apples comparison. But the differences are significant, and they raise an important question: why are we continuing to rely on a model where an essential public service is also expected to generate returns for private investors? With a publicly owned utility, money that would otherwise go to shareholders could instead be reinvested into infrastructure, reliability, and keeping electricity affordable for customers. I think that's a model Oregon should be seriously evaluating. I'm asking the Public Utility Commission to reject this increase unless PGE can independently demonstrate that it's genuinely necessary. That should include meaningful scrutiny of operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. I'd also like to see much greater accountability around the costs associated with large industrial customers and data centers. Residential customers shouldn't be subsidizing infrastructure investments primarily needed to serve these businesses. Finally, I would encourage Oregon's legislators and local governments to commission a serious feasibility study of transitioning PGE to public ownership. At a minimum, we should understand what that would cost, what the benefits might be, and whether it could provide better long-term outcomes for Oregonians. Ultimately, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect an essential public utility to prioritize affordability and reliability over shareholder returns. And I don't think customers should be expected to accept another rate increase without a much more compelling justification than we've seen. Thank you for your consideration.
11/6/2026 12:52:37 PM	Oppose Docket	Blaine	Ackley	Dear Commissioners, Enough already! PGE has increased its rates over 25% in the last two years and 50% since 2020. That is a lot higher than inflation for the period. If Oregon working families have to scrimp in their purchasing because of high prices, inflation, the Iran War, and Trump tariffs, why doesn't PGE have to do some economizing too? Instead the mega-corporation just turns to the public for another handout. PGE has a despicable record in Oregon. Frist we have the now defunct Rainier Nuclear Energy Project which still has nuclear fuel rods in storage and could contaminate the Columbia River. Then we have the now abandoned coal fired plant at Boardman. And let us not forget the gas turbine projects. All of those projects have been abandoned. Rate payers had to pay for those management debacles and now here comes PGE again with its hand out for more consumer money. This cycle has to end. What is the consumer getting for this? Why do we consumers have to pay for the energy hog data farms? Please defer this action or make it conditional upon performance audits and the general rate of inflation at the very least.
11/6/2026 1:04:55 PM	Oppose Docket	Riva	Auwae	PGE says they need the rate increase to improve and safeguard their systems for the future. But, shouldn't these improvements and safeguards be where a reasonable portion of their profits already go? This is just another squeeze of their customers who already cannot afford their high rates. Their request should be outright denied. No negotiation. Corruption such as price gouging is still corruption. If this rate increase is approved by the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I believe it shows that the members of the commission who vote to approve it are acting in their own interests and not those of the public they are supposed to serve.
11/6/2026 1:05:01 PM	Oppose Docket			The city of Portland announced that they are raising their "fees" associated with all utility bills within in their area as well. Are these increase requests also subject to review and formal approval by the PUC or do they get a free pass to generate rate increased in addition to the actual utility?
11/6/2026 1:10:18 PM	Oppose Docket	KARI	LIEBERT	I am a 40 year old living in my home with my spouse and my twin daughters. I have lived in my home since 2011. When I first started paying my PGE bill I was paying roughly $50 a month. Now without extreme air conditioning, cooking, appliances and devices plugged in, our bill is over $150 a month. While a bill of $150 a month doesn't feel like a lot it is a high bill. I want to be able to take my kids out for dinner, for adventures but each time utilities are raised the money has to come out of our activities budget. This has got to stop. Businesses who are utilitizing significantly more electric need to be charged more. Any data center should be seeing a separate billing level from other industries. Consistent users of Electricity should not be given higher rates because of business.
11/6/2026 1:49:49 PM	Oppose Docket	Helen	Lee	• Cumulative Household Burden: Residential rates have already climbed substantially (up roughly 50% since 2021), turning electricity—an essential public service—into an escalating monthly strain. Piling on yet another increase just months after a 5% hike took effect in April 2026 leaves families with no breathing room. • Fatigue from Consecutive Increases: This latest proposal marks an eighth consecutive year of rate hikes. Treating continuous upward adjustments as routine shifts the burden of capital improvements entirely onto captive residential customers who cannot choose an alternative provider. • Profits vs. Ratepayer Capability: As noted by the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board and highlighted in community discussions on Reddit, PGE continues to post multi-million-dollar net incomes and pay millions in shareholder dividends. Critics argue that infrastructure modernization and risk mitigation should be balanced with shareholder responsibility rather than funded on the backs of households. • Demand and Large-Customer Shift: While industrial and data center power demands are surging, everyday residential ratepayers risk subsidizing system-wide expansions without adequate guarantees of operational efficiency or cost-containment from the utility.
11/6/2026 2:06:53 PM	Oppose Docket	Patty	Pairan	Our household is on PGE Time of Day and have been for multiple years. I only run the dishwasher and do laundry and most of the oven use on weekends. My husband and I go to bed early as we are up around 2:30 or 3am daily and I turn the heat down to 60. We keep our heat at 66 in the winter and air at 74 in the summer. We have done everything we can to reduce the amount of energy we use yet our bill continues to go up yearly. In the winter months it is between $200 and $300. I do have an issue with the rate increases. I believe it is all associated with the data centers. Why not mandate they utilize solar energy instead of straight electricity maybe then people wouldn't be so upset with their existance.
11/6/2026 3:00:57 PM	Oppose Docket	KENNETH	BERKLEY	You have to stop this insanity of allowing year after year of increases. In Oregon, Portland General Electric (PGE) rates have skyrocketed over the last 5 years, marking one of the steepest periods of price growth in the utility's history. According to the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB), PGE has increased residential billing rates by roughly 49% to 50% since 2021. If you stretch back to 2020, the cumulative jump hits nearly 60%. PGE currently charges the highest residential electricity rates of any major utility in Oregon. across the United States, the electricity rate hikes in Oregon are significantly outpacing the national average. According to data from the Oregon Department of Energy, Oregon’s residential percentage spikes have ranked among the top 10 worst in the nation, trailing closely behind extreme cases like California and certain parts of the Northeast. You must deny this increase and infact put a 2yr freeze on any increases. Portland General Electric's (PGE) rate increases is that they have vastly outpaced both general inflation and wage growth, severely eating into the purchasing power of Oregon households. While everyday goods have gotten more expensive, electricity has become a disproportionate driver of the rising cost of living. Because wages grew by ~23% while electric bills grew by ~50%, electricity costs have absorbed a much larger percentage of a typical household's take-home pay than they did five years ago.
11/6/2026 3:21:23 PM	Oppose Docket	Virginia	Tarango	I am writing to urge the CUB to oppose another PGE rate increase. PGE has raised rates such that people aren't able to afford other essentials, like food. PGE also generates power using natural gas power plants that contribute to our climate crisis. It lobbies to delay or divest from truly clean energy source creation for its own benefit. We can't stand by and let PGE continue to rob community members least able to pay for their greed.
11/6/2026 3:44:36 PM	Oppose Docket	kayla	costello	I have been a PGE customer since 2006, and I am hsocked that these rate increases keep getting approved. 50-59% increase since 2021. From 2011 to 2021 they only went up 11.5% approximately - and that was over 10 years (not 5 years). From 2016 to 2021 they went up 6%. If you look back 2001 to 2006 they went up 35% - we have surpassed that by 50% already. This is my official complaint against PGE Portland General Electric and official request that the Oregon Public Utility Commission deny this request to increase rates specifically for home/personal use (non business entity) customers. This should be a publicly managed good - not a for profit entity with no competitor that will keep attempting a 5-7% increase every year until we just accept it - no thanks.
11/6/2026 3:58:53 PM	Oppose Docket	Daniel	Cummins	Pge rates are already one of if not the highest in the state. People on pge are already struggling, but yet the PG&E CEO Patricia Poppe received $19.8 million ($19,785,133) in total direct compensation. My bill averages $400 a month as much as 700 in the winter. No one should ever have to pay that much for a basic necessities. I know people under MWL that pay half that price for power water and sewer. Please spare the people of Oregon. It’s already hard enough to live in this state
11/6/2026 5:07:24 PM	Oppose Docket	Joshua	Ellis	When will it stop? How are we supposed to afford this anymore?
11/6/2026 6:38:16 PM	Oppose Docket			Please vote this down. We are suffering enough already with higher inflation and taxes.
11/6/2026 9:21:16 PM	Oppose Docket	Margaret	Lacey	PGE needs to learn to budget instead of demanding more and more and more every single year. I oppose this rate increase as I have opposed every single one since 2024. This is pure greed. It's disgusting that this is allowed to happen year after year. Do your actual job this time, regulators, and REGULATE. Don't just argue it down, tell them they get NOTHING. Tell them no! It's that easy!
11/6/2026 9:47:32 PM	Oppose Docket	Corwin	Brence	Energy is expensive enough in the 2020s. People are having enough trouble keeping the bills paid and the lights on with everything going on now. PGE should not be allowed to hike the rates yet again.
11/7/2026 7:01:30 AM	Oppose Docket	Cynthia	Korman	NO rate increases or any additional charges/fees!
11/7/2026 8:11:27 AM	Oppose Docket	Sean	Langton	We just had a rate increase - what is happening to the money attained from that rate increase? There is no transparency other profit being made by the company. Why coul;dn't these costs be paid for by the previous rate increase - that went into effect just this year! These costs can't be pushed back onto the customer just because the company doesn't want to absorb them due to their focus on increasing their profits. Without transparency - I do not think this rate increase is justified and should not be allowed.
11/7/2026 8:23:24 AM	Oppose Docket	Ross	Gay	Good morning, Commissioners I know that you're working hard to come to a fair and equitable decision on the residential rate increase request by Portland General Electric. With 8 increases since 2021 and a utility that continues to report gains to its shareholders over that same period, it would appear that some of these increases were not warranted and that in fact, rolling back cost may have been a more prudent path forward during that period. Please fully explain each of PGE's Capital improvement projects and each customer class proposed to pay a portion allocated to said project(s) PGE's cost for maintenance and improvements for businesses should be allocated to these businesses through rates they alone pay, not residential class rate payers. I've been in my home since 1997 and I have seen no tangible evidence of "improved Reliability" That being said, please explain how the company has secured roughly 1.7 billion in returns to its shareholders over this period 2021-2026 excluding shares held in treasury.
11/7/2026 10:38:16 AM	Oppose Docket	Amber	G	My family has struggled all year to keep the power on. We have fallen behind enough times to have our power cut 2-3 times in the last year. I am so tired of hearing PGE wants to squeeze more blood out of us. We can't afford another rate increase. This is unconscionable. And there are families that struggle much more than we do. Let's get a rate decrease instead. Make something we all *need* and are *required* to have per our leases actually affordable, instead of allowing this corporation to continue to drain us dry of funds we do not have.
11/7/2026 11:13:28 AM	Oppose Docket	RJ	COOK	UE 473 - PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY REQUEST FOR A GENERAL RATE REVISION Dear Commissioners. My name is RJ Cook. I am a 71-year-old PGE customer living on a fixed income in an 1862 home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Speaking on behalf of our six generations of stewards of this farm, We urge you to deny Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% residential rate hike under Docket UE 743. PGE states this as a minor, single-digit adjustment, it is a burden to many families across Oregon. Between 2021 and 2025, PGE raised rates by nearly 50%. We are still reeling from the 5% hike that hit our bills just seven months ago, April of 2026. This is the eighth consecutive year of rising costs. Our historic family home is weatherized to the absolute limit, yet our electricity costs keep soaring. We have 3 fireplaces we cannot safely use because retrofitting them would cost thousands of dollars that we simply do not have. We’re doing everything right to preserve a piece of Oregon history, but PGE’s compounding rate hikes are putting major stress on our limited finances in keeping our National Register of Historic Places, State and Clackamas County Heritage Trees Grove and Century Farm property that has been in our family for 127 years that was built in 1862. We are stuck with no option other than PGE. Federal, State, County regulations no not allow solar panels on our home, no fireplace use. Another increase of any amount, not just the 3.9% will be a burden. It is deeply unjust that while seniors and working families are forced to cut back on basic necessities, PGE’s President and CEO received a total compensation package of over $7.58 million for the fiscal year. If PGE is experiencing the financial strain they claim in their filing, How about PGE executives have the same percent deducted from their over-inflated compensation profits and executive payouts—not extracted AGAIN from the pockets of financially strained budgets of residents. A 50% reduction for PGE executives over the last 5 years, CEO would only be making $3.75 million a year! Because PGE is a monopoly, I have no alternative provider and no way to opt out. I rely entirely on this Commission to act as a shield against yearly corporate profit gains. I ask you to finally say 'enough is enough,' apply heightened scrutiny to their profits, and reject this rate increase. The deep pockets of Oregon residents are nearly empty, we need relieve! It’s time for the “Hard NO” not the easy “YES” again. DENY THIS REQUEST RJ COOK LAKE OSWEGO
11/7/2026 12:34:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Carolyn	Harris	Please reconsider the huge increase you are proposing. As a retired person, these increases are too high, too many and too often. Your justifications for the increase are not in line. Be creative and think outside the box.
11/7/2026 3:08:11 PM	Oppose Docket	Zeke	Pratchett	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. Ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns
11/7/2026 5:31:56 PM	Oppose Docket	Delia	Loes	Please stop this increase. In case you forgot, our rates went up 18% in 2024, 5.5% in 2025 and 5% in 2026 The shareholders don't need to line their pockets more, we the people just need a break.
11/7/2026 7:37:38 PM	Oppose Docket	Teresa Ann	Gregg	This will be the 4th or 5th increase in the last 4 years. The PUC is supposed to help us folks not keep letting the increases go through!
11/7/2026 8:03:41 PM	Oppose Docket	Stephanie	Perfili	Please please we are tapped out! We will not survive with continued increases. You will drive business and households into bankruptcy. Praying for other solutions and miracles.
11/7/2026 8:08:26 PM	Oppose Docket	Nicole	McMillian	RE: Docket UE 473 – Formal Opposition to PGE’s Proposed Rate Increase I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase. At what point does someone finally say ENOUGH? PGE is requesting an additional $178.8 MILLION in annual revenue, representing an overall 4.8% increase. Residential customers face a proposed 3.9% increase, while small businesses could face approximately 6.3%. And this comes after PGE already increased rates by approximately 5% in April 2026. According to the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, PGE’s rates have increased approximately 50% since 2021. FIFTY PERCENT. IN FIVE YEARS. And we’re supposed to accept another increase as the unavoidable cost of maintaining electrical infrastructure? I understand that infrastructure requires investment. I understand that aging equipment must be replaced, reliability matters, and growing demand creates additional costs. What I do NOT understand is why the answer continually seems to be asking customers to pay more. I am an Oregon resident, taxpayer, employer, and owner of multiple small businesses in Clackamas County. I am also currently navigating the financial realities of expanding a commercial property that requires additional electrical infrastructure. My experience with PGE has included significant expenses, lengthy delays, uncertainty surrounding service requirements, and additional financial obligations associated with obtaining the electrical capacity necessary for our expansion. We are already being asked to shoulder substantial infrastructure-related costs simply to grow our businesses. Now PGE wants to increase the cost of the electricity we will ultimately purchase, too. We are paying to expand, paying to connect, paying to comply, and then being asked to pay more just to operate. Meanwhile, Oregon business owners are facing increasing property taxes, insurance premiums, payroll expenses, regulatory costs, and government fees. Families are struggling with many of those same financial pressures. And unlike other products and services, electricity is not something customers can simply stop purchasing when it becomes too expensive. That makes the Commission’s responsibility to protect customers from unreasonable costs even more important. PGE cites grid modernization, reliability, extreme weather preparedness, and growing energy demand as justifications for its request. Those explanations deserve scrutiny, not automatic approval. I am asking the Commission to answer some very specific questions before authorizing another increase: 1. What specific infrastructure projects account for this additional $178.8 million, and what evidence demonstrates that these costs are reasonable and necessary? 2. What measurable cost-saving measures has PGE implemented before asking customers to contribute additional revenue? 3. How are infrastructure costs associated with increasing industrial demand and large-load customers being allocated? What protections ensure residential customers and small businesses are not unfairly subsidizing that growth? 4. What financial consideration is being given to customers who have already experienced approximately 50% in rate increases since 2021? 5. What accountability measures will ensure these investments produce meaningful improvements in reliability, service, and operational efficiency? 6. At what point does the cumulative financial burden on customers become a legitimate reason to deny or substantially reduce a requested increase? Because affordability cannot be an afterthought. We cannot continue promoting economic development in Oregon while making it increasingly expensive to develop, expand, employ people, and operate businesses here. We cannot claim to support working families while allowing the cost of essential services to repeatedly outpace what those families can reasonably absorb. And we cannot expect small businesses to remain competitive when every layer of operating costs continues to increase. A utility company’s financial needs do not exist in a vacuum. Neither do its customers’ financial limitations. The Commission has an obligation to carefully examine whether these proposed costs are justified, whether less expensive alternatives exist, and whether the financial burden is being allocated fairly. I am asking the Oregon Public Utility Commission to reject this proposed increase unless PGE can demonstrate, with transparent and independently scrutinized evidence, that the requested revenue is necessary, efficiently managed, and fairly allocated. Oregonians cannot continue being treated as an unlimited source of revenue. We are not asking for free electricity. We are asking for affordability, transparency, fiscal responsibility, and accountability. And after years of repeated increases, those are not unreasonable expectations. Before asking Oregonians how
11/7/2026 8:19:55 PM	Oppose Docket	Courtney	Fisher	Docket UE 473 – Opposition to PGE’s Proposed Rate Increase I am writing to formally oppose Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase. Enough is enough. Oregonians are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, insurance, property taxes, and basic necessities. Electricity is an essential service, not a luxury, and customers cannot continue absorbing increase after increase. PGE is requesting an additional $178.8 million in annual revenue, despite customers already experiencing substantial rate increases in recent years. At what point does affordability become a priority? I understand that maintaining electrical infrastructure requires investment, but customers deserve transparency, accountability, and proof that every reasonable cost-saving measure has been exhausted before another increase is approved. I urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to thoroughly examine PGE’s spending, operational efficiency, infrastructure investments, and the financial impact of repeated increases on Oregon households and businesses. Customers should not be expected to continually absorb higher costs without clear evidence that those increases are necessary, reasonable, and fairly allocated. Oregonians are not an unlimited source of revenue. We deserve affordable utilities, responsible financial management, and meaningful accountability. I respectfully urge the Commission to reject this proposed rate increase unless PGE can demonstrate that the additional costs are justified and that less burdensome alternatives have been exhausted. Before asking Oregonians to pay more, start asking how much more we can afford. For many of us, the answer is NOT ANOTHER DOLLAR. Should I have to choose between feeding my kids or keeping my lights and heat on? I work 3 jobs and my husband works 1 full time and we cannot afford another increase.
11/7/2026 8:20:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Ben	Kohler	Docket UE 473 – Opposition to PGE’s Proposed Rate Increase I am writing to formally oppose Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase. Enough is enough. Oregonians are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, insurance, property taxes, and basic necessities. Electricity is an essential service, not a luxury, and customers cannot continue absorbing increase after increase. PGE is requesting an additional $178.8 million in annual revenue, despite customers already experiencing substantial rate increases in recent years. At what point does affordability become a priority? I understand that maintaining electrical infrastructure requires investment, but customers deserve transparency, accountability, and proof that every reasonable cost-saving measure has been exhausted before another increase is approved. I urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to thoroughly examine PGE’s spending, operational efficiency, infrastructure investments, and the financial impact of repeated increases on Oregon households and businesses. Customers should not be expected to continually absorb higher costs without clear evidence that those increases are necessary, reasonable, and fairly allocated. Oregonians are not an unlimited source of revenue. We deserve affordable utilities, responsible financial management, and meaningful accountability. I respectfully urge the Commission to reject this proposed rate increase unless PGE can demonstrate that the additional costs are justified and that less burdensome alternatives have been exhausted. Before asking Oregonians to pay more, start asking how much more we can afford. For many of us, the answer is NOT ANOTHER DOLLAR.
11/7/2026 8:25:17 PM	Oppose Docket	Kiley	Thompson	We already pay enough in taxes, power, bills, STOP TAKING OUR HARD EARNED MONEY!!
11/7/2026 9:09:23 PM	Oppose Docket	Lowell	Sochia	I am writing to show my absolute disgust in PGE. They are asking for more money and it us starting to get riduculous. I feel like there is no end in sight with this organization. They seem to have a corner in the market and they are taking full advantage of this. Why do we as residential customers have to be the ones who suffer, this organization needs to have clear boundaries put in place, they should be legal and binding. They should not be allowed any more new money. This needs to stop, its these organuzations that are putting a real strain on the working class, but it is our stupidity for letting them have their way. We need to stop them before it hurts Oregonians any more than it already has.
11/7/2026 9:18:33 PM	Oppose Docket	Heidi	Reinhardt	I am writing to formally oppose Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase. Enough is enough. Oregonians are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, insurance, property taxes, and basic necessities. Electricity is an essential service, not a luxury, and customers cannot continue absorbing increase after increase. PGE is requesting an additional $178.8 million in annual revenue, despite customers already experiencing substantial rate increases in recent years. At what point does affordability become a priority? I understand that maintaining electrical infrastructure requires investment, but customers deserve transparency, accountability, and proof that every reasonable cost-saving measure has been exhausted before another increase is approved. I urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to thoroughly examine PGE’s spending, operational efficiency, infrastructure investments, and the financial impact of repeated increases on Oregon households and businesses. Customers should not be expected to continually absorb higher costs without clear evidence that those increases are necessary, reasonable, and fairly allocated. Oregonians are not an unlimited source of revenue. We deserve affordable utilities, responsible financial management, and meaningful accountability. I respectfully urge the Commission to reject this proposed rate increase unless PGE can demonstrate that the additional costs are justified and that less burdensome alternatives have been exhausted. Before asking Oregonians to pay more, start asking how much more we can afford. For many of us, the answer is NOT ANOTHER DOLLAR.
11/7/2026 9:47:21 PM	Oppose Docket	Dawn	Hughes	Docket UE 473 – Opposition to PGE’s Proposed Rate Increase I am writing to formally oppose Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase. Enough is enough. Oregonians are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, insurance, property taxes, and basic necessities. Electricity is an essential service, not a luxury, and customers cannot continue absorbing increase after increase. PGE is requesting an additional $178.8 million in annual revenue, despite customers already experiencing substantial rate increases in recent years. At what point does affordability become a priority? I understand that maintaining electrical infrastructure requires investment, but customers deserve transparency, accountability, and proof that every reasonable cost-saving measure has been exhausted before another increase is approved. I urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to thoroughly examine PGE’s spending, operational efficiency, infrastructure investments, and the financial impact of repeated increases on Oregon households and businesses. Customers should not be expected to continually absorb higher costs without clear evidence that those increases are necessary, reasonable, and fairly allocated. Oregonians are not an unlimited source of revenue. We deserve affordable utilities, responsible financial management, and meaningful accountability. I respectfully urge the Commission to reject this proposed rate increase unless PGE can demonstrate that the additional costs are justified and that less burdensome alternatives have been exhausted. Before asking Oregonians to pay more, start asking how much more we can afford. For many of us, the answer is NOT ANOTHER DOLLAR.
11/7/2026 10:27:23 PM	Oppose Docket	Lisa	Talley	We are retired and just had a mini split put in to supplement our wood stove. My electric bill had been climbing for years when our main source is wood. No electricity price hikes, enough is enough
11/7/2026 11:38:21 PM	Oppose Docket	Crystal	Smith	Utility rates are already too high as well as gas and groceries. We have had too many rate hikes in the last several years. Please do not price us out of our homes by increasing the utility rates. Especially at rates our incomes are not increased by.
11/8/2026 9:24:48 AM	Oppose Docket	Kathy	Casterline	I perfectly understand the need to increase our electricity but the recent increases the last few bills has pushed this way to far. I am conservative with my usage and didn't know how I can conserve anymore in order to keep paying these high prices.
11/8/2026 9:49:31 AM	Oppose Docket	Elyata	Leisure	?? I SUBMITTED MY FORMAL OPPOSITION! NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! I've made it ridiculously easy. Copy the comment below, paste it into the PUC's public comment form, and submit! Feel free to personalize it with your own experience. It takes just a couple of minutes. Let's make sure they hear from Oregon residents and small businesses! ???? I am writing to formally oppose Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase. Enough is enough. Oregonians are already struggling with the rising costs of housing, groceries, insurance, property taxes, and basic necessities. Electricity is an essential service, not a luxury, and customers cannot continue absorbing increase after increase. PGE is requesting an additional $178.8 million in annual revenue, despite customers already experiencing substantial rate increases in recent years. At what point does affordability become a priority? I understand that maintaining electrical infrastructure requires investment, but customers deserve transparency, accountability, and proof that every reasonable cost-saving measure has been exhausted before another increase is approved. I urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to thoroughly examine PGE’s spending, operational efficiency, infrastructure investments, and the financial impact of repeated increases on Oregon households and businesses. Customers should not be expected to continually absorb higher costs without clear evidence that those increases are necessary, reasonable, and fairly allocated. Oregonians are not an unlimited source of revenue. We deserve affordable utilities, responsible financial management, and meaningful accountability. I respectfully urge the Commission to reject this proposed rate increase unless PGE can demonstrate that the additional costs are justified and that less burdensome alternatives have been exhausted. Before asking Oregonians to pay more, start asking how much more we can afford. For many of us, the answer is NOT ANOTHER DOLLAR.
11/8/2026 9:52:28 AM	Oppose Docket	marg	algosoto	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/8/2026 11:01:53 AM	Oppose Docket	Kara	Elliott	Formal Public Comment — Opposition to PGE Rate Increase Oregon Public Utility Commission | Docket UE 473 To the Oregon Public Utility Commission: I am writing to strongly oppose Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase under Docket UE 473. As both an Oregon homeowner and a small-business owner operating a medical clinic in Portland, I am increasingly concerned about the financial burden being placed on the very households and businesses that our communities depend upon. We work hard, invest in our properties, provide employment, pay taxes, and contribute to Oregon’s economy. Yet year after year, we are asked to absorb additional costs with promises of improved infrastructure, reliability, and essential services. At what point do we stop asking Oregonians to pay more and start requiring measurable accountability for the money already collected? A History of Increasing Rates and Questions About Cost Control According to the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, PGE’s electricity rates have increased approximately 50% since 2021. Customers experienced another approximately 5% increase in April 2026, and PGE is now requesting another increase for 2027. These increases are repeatedly justified by infrastructure investments, equipment replacement, maintenance, and reliability improvements. I recognize that maintaining an electrical grid requires substantial investment. However, repeated rate increases should not be treated as an automatic solution to rising operational expenses. More importantly, the Oregon Public Utility Commission itself has previously questioned PGE’s cost control. In Order No. 24-454, the Commission concluded that PGE needed to better control costs within its influence. The Commission denied nearly all requested operating-expense growth beyond demonstrated historical expenses adjusted for inflation. It also raised concerns about repeated rate filings as an approach to controlling utility spending. This is not simply a concern expressed by frustrated customers. These concerns have already been documented by Oregon’s own utility regulators. Where Is the Measurable Return on Previous Investments? PGE reported approximately $1.262 billion in capital expenditures during 2024, including investments in infrastructure, transmission, battery storage, and renewable energy. Some projects have been completed, and PGE has reported improvements in certain reliability measures. Those accomplishments should be recognized. However, reporting capital expenditures and completed projects does not establish that every dollar was prudently spent, that projects were delivered within their approved budgets, or that customers received benefits proportional to their increased costs. Before authorizing another rate increase, I believe the Commission should require a transparent, independently verified accounting of previous rate-case commitments, including: 1. The specific infrastructure projects and expenditures used to justify previous rate increases. 2. The amounts authorized for recovery through customer rates compared with actual expenditures. 3. Which projects were completed, delayed, modified, or canceled. 4. Whether completed projects achieved their promised reliability, safety, and efficiency improvements. 5. Whether any proposed expenditures duplicate costs already included in existing rates. 6. What operational efficiencies, administrative cost reductions, and alternatives to rate increases PGE has pursued. 7. Whether large industrial customers, including data centers, are paying their appropriate share of infrastructure expansion costs. Customers should not be expected to accept repeated promises without being shown measurable results. My Concerns About Infrastructure Neglect in Portland My concerns about accountability extend beyond electricity rates. For approximately 20 years, a recurring stormwater drainage problem has affected the street and sidewalk outside our medical clinic in Portland. During heavy rainfall, water pools along the street and extends onto the sidewalk. On one occasion, the flooding approached the clinic’s entrance. As a medical facility serving patients, including individuals with mobility limitations and foot-related medical conditions, this recurring problem raises legitimate concerns about accessibility, safety, and infrastructure maintenance. This drainage issue falls under the City of Portland’s responsibilities rather than PGE’s. However, it illustrates why I question the assumption that collecting additional revenue necessarily produces better infrastructure. A 2021 Portland City Auditor report found that the City’s sewer and stormwater maintenance program repeatedly missed inspection, cleaning, and maintenance targets. More concerning, the audit found that insufficient funding was not the cause of these failures. The responsible bureau spent approximately $2 million less annually than a
11/8/2026 12:02:11 PM	Oppose Docket	Andrew	Bullock	This shouldn't even be a question! PGE had already been allowed to increase our rates by 59% in the last 6 years. You guys even allowed them to increase it the last time, when you should not have. Most of CANNOT afford another increase.
11/8/2026 4:01:52 PM	Oppose Docket	Susan	E Bullock	PGE is going to break us with their rate hikes. We are asked to reduce usage, but we are paying more then ever. Residents should not have to pay for all the mistakes they have made, or companies like data centers.
11/8/2026 6:36:43 PM	Oppose Docket	AJ	Vaughan	Absolutely No Rate Hike for PGE !!! Not long ago they slammed us with huge rate hikes repeatedly. People are hurting already with high grocery prices, high gas prices....everything is too high. People cannot afford constant, annual price hikes.
11/8/2026 6:49:10 PM	Oppose Docket	Susan	Wales	PGE in Oregon has raised residential rates by roughly 50 percent since 2021. As a retired person this is beyond what Social Security has increased (29.68) during the same time period. Oregon wages have also increased far below that percentage, roughly 23 percent, this current ask by PGE is just too big of an burden for people! Gas, groceries, everything is costing more, do not allow another increase for PGE!
11/9/2026 12:33:49 AM	General Comment			Hello, I’m writing to object to your latest request to raise our rate! There have been a lot of rate increases and you need to give us a break!!! Health care, natural gas, groceries, gas, and so many other essential goods and services have gone up and it’s making life unaffordable. We are already enrolled in the peak savings program and do our very best to avoid using electricity from 5pm-9pm. We keep our house warmer in the summer and I’m a human popsicle in the winter. Please reconsider your ask for more money. If anything, the public on a whole should be asking for a rate decrease!! Thank you, Kendall L Hays Sent from my iPhone
11/9/2026 12:33:53 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dana Weintraub OR 97003-4249
11/9/2026 12:33:57 AM	General Comment			To whom it may concern; I have read that PGE is going to be raising our electric rates again after the first of the yr.! As a senior citizen and on a fixed income, I find this to be an absolutely impossible proposal and hope you reconsider. It’s hard enough to make ends meet with every single utility going up, property taxes increasing every yr., food, gas prices rising. Enough is enough! We will all be homeless if these increases continue! I hope you DO reconsider this hike in our electric bill and give your customers a break! Thank you, Sharon Taylor Carol Carey
11/9/2026 7:43:32 AM	Oppose Docket	L.	Larson	Hello, as a single parent with three kids the constant rate hikes are a burden. You have doubled rates and recorded record profits, is that not enough? You have continued to increase rates during the largest period of inflation the country has seen in decades. Please stop, you are creating a situation where folks like me have to chose between groceries and utilities which are both needed. There is an ongoing affordability crisis in Oregon yet you continue to burden citizens with increased rates and are contributing to the problem in Oregon.
11/9/2026 8:10:43 AM	Oppose Docket	Arjan	Khalsa	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE reported approximately $306 million in net income in 2025 and paid approximately $225 million in dividends to shareholders. At the same time, PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates. I understand that PGE needs to maintain and improve the electrical grid. However, ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/9/2026 8:11:35 AM	Oppose Docket	Samantha	Henson	I urge PGE to not implement another 4% rate increase. It is hard enough as it is to afford Electricity right now, let alone with us going into the cold weather months. Please find the money elsewhere other than taking it from us hard working people just trying to make ends meet. Thank you for your consideration to this important matter.
11/9/2026 8:36:12 AM	Oppose Docket	Grey	Osten	I oppose more rate hikes for PGE and Pacific Power. They have raised rates exponentially over the past few years. More than a rate freeze we need publicly owned utilities not for profit ones. Oregonians are hurting financially and this additional rate hike just makes it even harder for us to provide for ourselves. We have no choice in our power company. We rely on you to ensure that this stuff remains affordable.
11/9/2026 9:06:46 AM	Oppose Docket	Carey	Pimentel	Hello, As a long time PGE Customer I am strongly against another cost increase to consumers. The cost of barely surviving is outrageous overall and asking for an increase every year as people at the top of this company are making millions and bonuses is unfathomable but PGE chooses to continue this practice every year. Please do not allow another increase and force them to get funds from the top not the bottom.
11/9/2026 11:34:09 AM	Oppose Docket			PGE does not need to keep raising their rates. They need to figure out why they can't handle their budget and work on balancing that. Rate payers shouldn't be responsible for their mishandling of their funds. Their executives can afford some pay cuts. Oregon residents shouldn't have to decide to heat their home, pay their rent/mortgage or to get groceries. This isn't fair to Oregonians and we deserve better.
11/9/2026 12:04:47 PM	Oppose Docket	Rebecca	Cassel	PGE electric rates are rising faster than inflation and pricing hard working Oregonians out of our homes. Rates have increased nearly 50% since we bought our home in 2021. We are a family of 7 consistently paying over $400 a month for electric rates now and we heat with wood! How can this continue? We are pinching pennies in every area of our budgets to accommodate these outrageous PGE rate hikes and we need a break. Stop drowning us in in rate increases so we can afford to stay in our homes.
11/9/2026 12:39:33 PM	Oppose Docket	Maggie	Cherry	I am writing to formally express my strong opposition to the proposed rate increase. Many customers are currently struggling to manage their monthly expenses under the existing pricing structure. Increasing these costs further will place an undue financial burden on vulnerable households. Utility services should remain affordable and accessible for all members of the community during these challenging economic times. I urge you to reconsider this increase and prioritize the financial stability of your customer base. Executive compensation packages have reached levels that often seem disconnected from broader economic realities. Many organizations continue to prioritize substantial increases for leadership while stagnating wages for the general workforce remain a concern. It is important to consider whether these additional financial incentives truly align with long-term institutional stability and equity. Sustainable growth is best achieved when resources are distributed in a manner that supports all contributors within an organization. A shift toward more balanced compensation structures would likely foster greater trust and morale across all professional levels.
11/9/2026 1:47:10 PM	Oppose Docket			What's the point of letting us comment on this if you criminals are going to accept another bribe from PGE in exchange for letting them siphon more money from us?
11/9/2026 2:23:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Pam	Saffell	Its already too expensive to live. Please do not raise our rates
11/9/2026 2:49:32 PM	Oppose Docket	Liz	Donahue	To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to formally express my opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed $178.8 million rate increase. Enough is enough. Oregon consumers are already paying increasingly high prices just to maintain basic necessities, and electricity is not optional. Families, seniors, small businesses, and working households should not continually be expected to absorb the financial consequences of a utility company’s rising expenses. PGE is requesting an additional 4.8% in revenue, citing infrastructure investments, operating expenses, and capital costs. While maintaining a safe, reliable, and modern electrical grid is important, simply identifying expenses does not automatically justify passing those expenses on to customers. I believe the more important questions are: * What steps has PGE taken to reduce internal operating costs and improve efficiency before asking customers for more money? * Have all discretionary expenditures, administrative costs, executive compensation, and capital projects been thoroughly scrutinized? * Are projects being prioritized based on necessity, cost-effectiveness, and measurable benefits to customers? * What responsibility is PGE taking to control the costs within its own organization rather than continually shifting the financial burden to consumers? * What protections are being considered for households that are already struggling to keep up with rising utility bills? Infrastructure improvements and reliability are legitimate concerns. However, customers should not be expected to blindly fund every proposed investment without a thorough examination of whether those investments are necessary, appropriately priced, and managed responsibly. A regulated utility has a responsibility not only to provide reliable service but also to operate efficiently and protect the interests of the customers who fund its operations. The PUC’s responsibility is to represent the public interest, not simply approve a utility’s requested revenue because the company presents a list of expenses. I expect this rate case to receive meaningful scrutiny, including an examination of what PGE can do internally to control costs before asking Oregon households to pay more. Consumers cannot continually be treated as the financial backstop for every increase in corporate spending. We have budgets to manage, bills to pay, and families to support. PGE should be held to the same expectation of financial accountability. I urge the Commission to carefully challenge this proposed increase, reject unjustified costs, demand greater operational efficiency, and prioritize affordability for Oregon ratepayers. At what point does the financial burden on consumers become enough? Please make sure the voices of Oregon customers are heard in this decision. Sincerely, An Oregon PGE Customer
11/9/2026 3:14:54 PM	Oppose Docket	Forest	Smith	The utility rates have been increasing substantially every year for the past few years. Another 4.8% increase is not what Oregonians can afford. I strongly oppose an additional rate increase.
11/9/2026 3:49:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Teresa	Watts	This is horrible, another rate hike! We can’t afford the ones now. This will come out of my food money that feeds my family. There has to be another way! I lived in Canby and they buy electricity from you all and it was substantially less money.
11/9/2026 3:50:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Michelle	Mara	Once again, PGE is putting its profit ahead of people, and passing on costs AGAIN, to consumers. What is the public expected to do, just absorb these costs, since the executives in charge have a financial cushion, and expect we all do? I've submitted comments for the last two rate hikes and honestly at this point don't believe the PUC is listening or even trying to negotiate with PGE. Comment after comment is emphasizing that these high PGE bills are creating a hardship that most households can no longer manage. If PGE truly cared about its consumers, it would find a way to decrease their operating costs and not burden households with the question again this year of "Can we turn the heat on?" We already saw our PGE bill jump to over $200 this summer when running one portable air conditioner. Almost every decision in our household has to revolve around energy use. While it's an education for our teenager to learn about budgeting and resources, it's not fun being in a freezing apartment where last winter we only turned on the heat because the windows were starting to accumulate ice. We're a single-income family and despite getting a modest discount through the energy assistance program, our monthly bill and usage is a central source of stress in our lives. I'm tired of PGE coming back each year to ask that households pay more. So many of us are barely affording food or have cut back significantly in order to accommodate keeping the lights on. So, so tired, PGE, and disappointed that the PUC is not the advocate they claim to be.
11/9/2026 4:15:31 PM	Oppose Docket			I am a Portland General Electric (PGE) customer residing in Salem, Oregon. I am writing for your consideration to deny the rate increase request by PGE. Please consider: They recently had a rate adjustment approved by the Commission which took effect in April 2026. According to my research, PGE reported net profits exceeding $3 million in both 2024 and 2025, and more than $2 million in 2023. If capital improvements are necessary, I believe PGE should absorb those costs. My thought is as a homeowner, I am responsible for my own property improvements. The cost of utilities, food and property taxes are extremly high. The average wage earner or retiree is lucky to break even by the end if the month. We cannot afford annual increases. Because PGE holds a monopoly in my area, I have no alternative provider. Consequently, the Oregon Public Utility Commission is my sole recourse for addressing these recurring increases. Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter.
11/9/2026 6:36:54 PM	Oppose Docket	larry	fricano	There are huge numbers of people, I being one, who don't qualify for energy assistance yet absolutely struggle to keep up with the high cost of living particularly those of us living on Social Security. I object to yet another increase at this time.
11/10/2026 6:49:37 AM	Oppose Docket	Kimberly	Guthrie	We do not need or deserve more rate increases! It is time to stop squeezing our wallets dry and making it unaffordable to keep the lights on and heat our homes.
11/10/2026 8:03:40 AM	Oppose Docket	Ed	Kirkham	Please deny this rate increase. We consumers do not have endless supplies of money. PGE should have to rein in costs just like we citizens have to. We do not have the ability to beg our superiors for more money. I know PGE employees who have gained substantial increases in salary. Is PGE overstaffed?? Please have them cut costs before asking us consumers for more money. Again we do not have endless supply of money to give to PGE everyone they ask for more.
11/10/2026 8:32:12 AM	Oppose Docket	Lissa	Woolstenhulme-Lee	I am strongly urging the Commission to reject PGE’s latest rate hike request. PGE's recent request for a rate hike adds to a series of cost-of-living increases, following a residential rate increase that took effect in April 2026. These rate hikes are outpacing inflation and stagnant wages. It is essential that commercial and industrial sectors, such as data centers, contribute a fair share to the costs they impose on the system, rather than shifting this burden onto residential customers. Residential electricity rates in Oregon have risen nearly 60% since 2020. During the same period, PGE's profits have continued to grow, while payments to executives and shareholders have also increased significantly. The data supporting these claims is provided below. PGE has opted to boost executive compensation and shareholder payouts by a percentage that is unreasonably high compared to historical norms, especially considering that many customers are already struggling to make ends meet. Data to support these claims, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration and PGE's SEC 10-K filings and DEF 14A proxy statements: From 2016-2020: - the average residential kWh rate increased from 11.40¢ to 12.50¢, (9.6% increase across all five years). - PGE's operating income profits increased from ~$335 million to ~$410 million (22% increase)* - PGE's executive salaries increased from $7.2-9.8 million (36% increase) - PGE's annual shareholder dividend payments increased from $115-142 million (23% increase). From 2020-2026: - the average residential kWh rate increased from 12.50¢ to 18.79¢ (50% increase) - PGE's operating income profits increased from $445-550 million (24% increase)* - PGE's annual shareholder dividend payments increased from $9.8-16.18 million (65% increase) *these values and calculations exclude the 1-time annual decrease in 2020, where operating profits dropped from $410 million (2019) $350 million (2020), before bouncing back fully to $445 million (2021).
11/10/2026 9:06:24 AM	Oppose Docket	Francie	King	PGE does not need more money. They need to create stronger systems and take out bloat on their teams. Their rates have gone up already in the past 5 years over 50%. What has changed about our service, which should be their priority, is nothing. This is not only affecting families and homes, but businesses. We need to recalibrate and create structures that work, not create more successes for their shareholders. They continue to pay their executives exorbitant amounts. They continue to charge their customers more for less. Please don't let them get away with it anymore. This is not ok.
11/10/2026 9:18:45 AM	Oppose Docket	Sebonae	Zamudio	I oppose any additional residential rate increase in PGE's proposed general rate case, UE 473. Residential customers have already absorbed repeated increases, placing an unreasonable financial burden on Oregon households. Before approving another residential increase, I urge the Commission to require PGE to demonstrate that residential customers are not subsidizing infrastructure expansion or increased demand attributable to large commercial, industrial, and data center customers. I request that the Commission reject the proposed residential increase and examine whether additional costs can be allocated more appropriately to the large-volume customers driving system growth. Residential ratepayers should not continually be asked to shoulder rising utility costs without a thorough examination of affordability, cost allocation, and corporate accountability.
11/10/2026 10:26:56 AM	Oppose Docket			**Public Comment – PGE Proposed Rate Increase (Docket UE 473)** I strongly oppose Portland General Electric's proposed rate increase and urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to reject this request. Maintaining, upgrading, and hardening electrical infrastructure is a fundamental responsibility of a utility provider. These are not unexpected or extraordinary obligations. They are essential components of operating a safe, reliable utility system and should be anticipated, planned for, and funded through responsible long-term financial management and existing rates. Customers should not be expected to absorb additional rate increases every time PGE needs to replace aging equipment, improve system reliability, or address foreseeable infrastructure needs. PGE has already increased rates by approximately 50% since 2021, and now seeks yet another increase. At what point will the Commission recognize that this pattern is unsustainable? Households cannot continually absorb rising utility costs while wages fail to keep pace with inflation and the costs of housing, groceries, insurance, and other necessities continue to strain family budgets. Electricity is an essential service, not a discretionary expense. Customers have little practical choice but to pay these rates, making the Commission's responsibility to protect consumers from unreasonable costs especially important. Oregon households are already paying substantial electricity costs, and the Commission should examine how PGE's rates compare with utilities serving communities with similar climates, wildfire exposure, infrastructure needs, and operating conditions in other states. Customers deserve a clear explanation of why these repeated increases are necessary and whether PGE is managing its resources as efficiently as comparable providers. I fully recognize the importance of wildfire mitigation, infrastructure resilience, and reliable electrical service. However, these responsibilities are not new, nor should they automatically justify passing additional costs on to customers. PGE must demonstrate that it has exhausted reasonable opportunities to improve operational efficiency, prioritize existing resources, control expenditures, and responsibly manage infrastructure investments before requesting additional revenue. The Commission should also critically evaluate whether residential customers are being asked to subsidize infrastructure investments that disproportionately benefit commercial or industrial customers, including large energy users. The financial capacity of utility customers is not unlimited. PGE cannot continue treating rate increases as the default solution to its operational and capital needs. Financial sustainability must apply to the households paying these bills, not just to the utility and its shareholders. I urge the Commission to reject this increase, require greater financial accountability and transparency from PGE, and prioritize affordability alongside reliability and infrastructure resilience. The burden of responsible utility management cannot continually be shifted to the public.
11/10/2026 11:43:42 AM	Oppose Docket	Steve	Jones	Public Comment filed on behalf of the customer via phone - taken by Danielle J. - “They just had a raise because of the fires due to PGE not shutting off power. They are trying to cover expenses for that, and I don’t think we should have to pay for that. I don’t think they need another raise at this time.”
11/10/2026 11:48:20 AM	Oppose Docket	Theresa	Swearingen	PGE is asking your yet another price increase for 2026. When does it stop? There should be a limit as to how much the utilities can increase the rates. The cost of living does not increase as much as the utilities are asking for. From the Oregon Capital Chronicle "The request comes after the utility has increased billing rates by about 50% since 2021, according to the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, a utility advocacy group." I oppose this increase request from PGE . Thank you
11/10/2026 11:59:00 AM	Oppose Docket	Melanie	Cambron	Hello, I am very concerned about any additional increase with utilities because we are already under a volatile inflating economy. With the higher prices for gas and groceries and many people are set to lose their healthcare and SNAP benefits coming this January this would be detrimental to the stability of people being able to maintain their housing. I am also very concerned with the surge in AI data centers and lack of any regulations that they would be intitled to public usage which has been a contributing factor of our higher rates. I am feeling robbed from these AI data centers! I urge this commission to seek the revenue from those CEOs of the AI Data Center deals that are already benefiting from state tax exemptions and incentives to provide the revenue that is needed to update or expand the current grid. The goal to keep people from moving out of Oregon is to make life more affordable. Working class people are looking for relief and just experienced an increase in our electric bills less than a year ago. This all feels unfair. Please target the companies of AI Data Centers who are already getting our state tax money and making our rates higher and not the American working class.
11/10/2026 12:21:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Daniel	Weick	NO NO NO more rate increases the last few years we the taxpayer have paid for their lawsuits and power distribution cost for data centers long enough. we have been billed for their cost all along while the corporation and stock holders have raked in the profits for far to long. They need to cut cost and shareholder payouts before any raises in rate shall occur.
11/10/2026 12:53:52 PM	Oppose Docket	Lynn	St. Georges	I am a 71-year-old woman living in a modest manufactured home. I keep the thermostat set at 66 degrees during the daytime in winter, and at 60 degrees overnight. I wear sweatpants and a sweatshirt, heavy socks, and slippers. I am often cold. I am aware of the programs to help me pay my electric bill; however, I have a roommate who contributes to expenses and that combined with my fixed SS income pushes me over the income limit. I will never commit fraud and not disclose my full situation. I cannot afford more rate increases from PGE. This current proposed rate increase is the second this year, and the eighth since 2001. This is unacceptable to people living on low and/or fixed incomes. Please go dig into the deep pockets of the multimillionaires and billionaires who are destroying our environment while stealing our water and driving our electric rates sky high. Thank you.
11/10/2026 1:59:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Marceen	bloom	I am retired and a fixed income ............ I am not against data centers "if" they do not deplete our water supplies or cause the population to take on the burden of their electrical use......... In comparison, the city water department is the massive problem!!!!...................geez, we live in wet Oregon. I don't know why. Water is sooo expenive that I can no longer even have one tomato plant in my front yard and watch every drop. This is a problem.......not electrical. I have voted for anyone who has an ear toward making smart decisions.........new fancy projects can and should wait. The bidding process has always be biased......Thanks for listening
11/10/2026 2:01:38 PM	Oppose Docket	Russell	La Barr	I appreciate you having this open form, but we already know how this is going to go. Our current and soon to be reelect governor has been a rubber stamp for rate increases since taking office. I understand these rate increases are needed to happen, primarily due to her climate change initiatives that continue to drive up cost. My suggestion is why only 8%? Why not 25? Over the past few years if you combine all the increases we are obviously OK with all these increases. However, please don’t grandstand and waste our time with this supposed open form to hear our concerns. Thank you for your time.
11/10/2026 2:19:35 PM	Oppose Docket	Harry	Renfrow	ABSOLUTELY NO on any more rate increases. PGE is a monopoly and is using it to gouge the customers. The danced with the devil in Data Centers and now want ma and pa to finance the build out. Ma and Pa have no more MONEY. I dont get assistance of any form and this company is taking what retirement we have NO, PAY ATTENTION, NO ,on the rate increase. We are tired of it.
11/10/2026 2:20:13 PM	Oppose Docket			Of course DON't approve yet ANOTHER rate increase request from PGE. They can "improve their infrastructure" from their margin.
11/10/2026 2:36:38 PM	Oppose Docket	Mike	Wheeler	Stop the rate increases! It has gotten completely out of hand for us to pay electricity, that should be the cheapest in the country! I know some of it is politics, the "green" nonsense needs to end. It's just another "get rich" ploy for those involved. But I also question the management that can't seem to control costs. Regarding the fire issues as an example, you should have never accepted responsibility. Shutting off power will kill people as well. Fight for the rate payers on this. We've scaled way back and are as efficient as possible and you still collect several hundred dollars a month. You need to change the direction!
11/10/2026 2:53:51 PM	Oppose Docket	Donald	Ruud	Filed on behalf of customer via phone - by Danielle J - “I am not in favor of rate increase.”
11/10/2026 3:08:52 PM	Oppose Docket	NJ	Shell	I amba senior on fixed income. I already can't afford my PGE bill and it's early in the season for heat. I am looking at using my old wood burning stove, which does not help air quality, but the wood is free. Others may not have that option. Do not let them raise rates again, so soon after many others. They need to look at other ways to finance projects.
11/10/2026 3:15:20 PM	Oppose Docket	James	Keen	I am entirely against the rate hike. This will be 60% over the last 5 years. What did you do with the money you already get. I am going to be retiring in a month and won't be able to afford electricity with another rate hike. Give us a break. This is not fair
11/10/2026 3:26:19 PM	Oppose Docket	Bryan	Eldridge	Should be ok if we can choose what power company we want but we dont have that choice so no rate hike
11/10/2026 3:26:41 PM	Oppose Docket	Sarah	Jeffers	No. Is a complete sentence in this instance.
11/10/2026 3:42:28 PM	Oppose Docket	Muriel	Allen	Absolutely not, if this goes through we will have had close to a 50% increase in the past 7 or so years. I will not agree to any more price hikes. Especially not until existing data centers are made to pay their own power bills rather then us footing it through these price hikes. The answer is NO.
11/10/2026 3:43:27 PM	Oppose Docket			I live on a fixed income and can’t afford an increase to my bills. Why should we pay for the infrastructure when it’s not our business or responsibility it’s their business so make them pay !!!!!!!!!
11/10/2026 3:46:58 PM	Oppose Docket	Karen	Rank	In your statement stating as Oregon grows, seems like an outright lie considering what the mainstream media is flooding on people's feeds. PPS talks about closing up to 14 schools, we hear almost it seems like two or three times a month another business is closing or moving to a more tax-friendly state, and doesn't organ have like the almost the lowest birth rate in the nation? I'm not sure how PG&E can support the claim the organ is growing maybe it's all the people leaving and businesses shutting down that they need to raise rates on the people who are still gullible enough to live in Oregon to make up for the loss or maybe pay raises are coming down the pipeline. Whatever the case my vote is no. no PGE I do not accept your proposed rate increase. This is a direct quote from PGE which seems like an outright lie.As Oregon grows, we need to continue investing in the system that powers homes, businesses and communities. This proposal supports ongoing projects that improve grid reliability while also supporting the region’s increasing energy demand,” PGE said.
11/10/2026 3:56:30 PM	Oppose Docket	Lisa	Belt	Please no more increases!!! We are struggling enough as it is.
11/10/2026 3:58:47 PM	Oppose Docket	Tracie	Badile	Our rates have skyrocketed. My house is empty in Oregon not been there for months but our bills has not reduced in accordance. All taxes and fees. Enough is enough. You are driving people to leave the state. I won’t pay an increase. I am a senior who is retired. I can afford any more utilities to increase
11/10/2026 4:19:15 PM	Oppose Docket	Linda	Monahan	I invested in solar in 2022 to mitigate the rising cost of energy. My PGE bill has increased 50%!! since then. I contribute production to the grid but I get no benefit from that. Excess production goes to the low energy assistance program. PGE shareholders should shoulder the cost of infrastructure not ratepayers who have no control over their energy provider. At the very least, give us solar producers some credit with a reduced increase.
11/10/2026 4:19:49 PM	Oppose Docket	Aaron		Please don't raise rates. Many people including me are struggling with the rising costs of everything. Raising rates as important as electricity is a true hardship on families. I do not want to include full address and name. I live in troutdale.
11/10/2026 4:19:52 PM	Oppose Docket	Heather	Smith	Another rate increase? You have to be kidding. PGE is one of the most greedy companies out there. Not only have they raised our rates dramatically, they took away partial employee discount at the same time. They do nothing for their employees. Having a husband that works there for over 25 years, they used to have company picnics, hams at Christmas and now absolutely nothing. The CEO lost money for the company and gave herself millions in a raise. This company is absolutely not out for the people. Disgusting.
11/10/2026 4:24:16 PM	Oppose Docket	Derek	Burns	Please please please don’t increase the rates again. I was struggling before the last increase and money was even more tight afterwards. High utility rates in addition to high rent is getting out of control. It’s making it to where my entire paycheck goes to rent, utilities, and groceries, and makes me a prisoner in my own home because I can’t afford to do anything.
11/10/2026 4:25:03 PM	Oppose Docket	Mellanie	Martin	No more increases! I can barely afford my equal pay as it is! No more!
11/10/2026 4:42:52 PM	Oppose Docket	Kris	Christo	Since the continued rising cost of power we have had to cut back so much on our use just to keep the bill within a range we can afford that we now always have blankets on us, wear jackets and sometimes beanies indoors and walk around mostly in the dark in our home! Having heat and power should not be a luxury that only the wealthy can enjoy. The rising cost on top of all the other rising costs of living in Oregon are making it absolutely unaffordable to live here. My husband and I are hard working tax payers that make decent money and we struggle to make all the ends meet every month, how is our next generation of children expected to leave the nest and survive in this Oregon economy?!? BASIC needs need to AFFORDABLE!
11/10/2026 4:46:28 PM	Oppose Docket			There’s more power being used than ever has been before!!! NO NEED FOR HIGHER COSTS!!! More houses means more money…not less…. Every one wants more!!!! We pay MORE than enough all ready!!!!!
11/10/2026 4:49:35 PM	Oppose Docket	Chyblee	Phillips	This is killing our elderly with fixed incomes. Please stop the insanity!
11/10/2026 4:52:58 PM	Oppose Docket	RJ	COOK	"Good evening, Commissioners. My name is RJ Cook. I am a 71-year-old PGE customer living on a fixed income in an 1862 home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I am speaking tonight to urge you to deny Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% residential rate hike under Docket UE 743. While PGE frames this as a minor, single-digit adjustment, it is an insult to the reality facing Oregon families. Between 2021 and 2025, PGE raised our rates by nearly 50%. We are still reeling from the 5% hike that hit our bills just seven months ago, in April of 2026. This is the eighth consecutive year of rising costs. My historic home is weatherized to the absolute limit, yet my electricity costs keep soaring. I have fireplaces I cannot safely use because retrofitting them would cost thousands of dollars that I simply do not have. I am doing everything right to preserve a piece of Oregon history, but PGE’s compounding rate hikes are making it financially impossible to survive here. It is deeply unjust that while seniors and working families are forced to cut back on basic necessities, PGE’s President and CEO Maria Pope received a total compensation package of over $7.58 million for the fiscal year. If PGE is experiencing the financial strain they claim in their filing, that strain should be absorbed by corporate profits and executive payouts—not extracted from the pockets of seniors on fixed incomes. Because PGE is a monopoly, I have no alternative provider and no way to opt out. I rely entirely on this Commission to act as a shield against corporate greed. I ask you to finally say 'enough is enough,' apply heightened scrutiny to their profits, and reject this rate increase. Thank you. RJ Cook
11/10/2026 4:59:04 PM	Oppose Docket	Lucas	Bradley	The rate increases are putting so much stress on my family. We cannot afford another rate hike. We work incredibly hard to put food on the table for our family and i can’t tell you how stretched thin we already are. Please no more rate increases!
11/10/2026 5:00:28 PM	Oppose Docket	Stephanie	Sapp	I’m baffled that another rate hike is on the horizon that you will undoubtedly approve. I do not want another hike as an upper middle class family I can’t fantom what other families are enduring durning these non stop yearly excessive price hikes. It is becoming hard for us to pay our electric bill as a 3 working person household.
11/10/2026 5:02:06 PM	Oppose Docket	kubi	okyay	I already can barely afford power after it's gone up so much the past few years. Please do NOT increase rates again. We need more affordable power. People may say "oh well it's only 2% here, 3% there", well ya know what? When food is up, rent is up, power is up, gas is up, insurance is up, taxes are up, absolutely everything is more expensive, it gets really bad really fast.
11/10/2026 5:02:19 PM	Oppose Docket	Anthony	A	We're already struggling enough, no more increases, people can't afford it. Cut management, admin, and all the programs that don't have anything to do with bringing power to people. You guys have turned this beautiful state into California, congrats on being terrible at your job.
11/10/2026 5:03:28 PM	Oppose Docket	Anne	Krahmer-Steinkamp	Please don’t raise rates again! We can’t afford another raise yet. As a resident and farmer in this state it’s been very difficult trying to keep up with all the inflation.
11/10/2026 5:12:41 PM	Oppose Docket	Julie	Davis	We as customers cannot afford a rate increase. Pge is for profit and I believe they are not focusing on their customers but profit and greed. From what I have heard about data centers they are supposed to help with repairs and upgrades. They should live within their budget like we all have to. Not just keep increasing rated when people cannot truly afford it. Every year they ask for more. We dont have any more to give. Thank you
11/10/2026 5:19:29 PM	Oppose Docket	Chris	Daley	We are already being taxed into oblivion, gas prices are through the roof, food prices are insane, our electric bills have already skyrocketed over the last several years. Stop bleeding us dry. Charge the huge companies their fair share and leave us alone!!
11/10/2026 5:29:03 PM	Oppose Docket	Krystina	Scott	Oregonians needs a break. We already struggle to afford living. I am against this. Please learn how to budget better before upping your prices. Your company is worth billions of dollars. I’m sure you can come up with a new budget.
11/10/2026 5:29:22 PM	Oppose Docket	Tyler	Brookings	We just suffered a rate increase within the last year. If you want to continue to have people actually live in this state and pay the already exorbitant prices, then decrease the rates or at the very least leave them where they are.
11/10/2026 5:35:32 PM	Oppose Docket			We have heard the same reason for a rate increase year after year. Aging equipment . The company can Not make good decisions and there is No consequences for them. I live in the west valley area and they replaced perfectly good poles and lines and the following year PGE had contractors make bids to put it all underground. They went a head and put new transformers on the other side of the road to get ready for it…huge expense. Now we hear they have decided not to go ahead with the underground, which none of could understand why they would do it in the first place. If you look into what PGE pays their executives is totally outrageous. I believe a person is entitled to fair wage but being fair at the expense of rate payers too. PGE used to be a part of our communities but they closed their offices years ago and don’t contribute locally anymore or understand that another rate increase can hurt the pocket book of many.
11/10/2026 5:37:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Mark	Peckron	We can't afford any increase, you have increased it so much over the last few years we can't afford it now. We sweat during the summer and freeze during the winter because we can't afford to turn on our heat pump. WE CAN'T AFFORD AN INCREASE.
11/10/2026 5:46:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Fred	HANOSH	Enough is enough!! We’re already paying higher rates than most states.
11/10/2026 5:53:36 PM	Oppose Docket	Elise	West	I am writing to express my strong opposition to Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase. Quite frankly, enough is enough. At what point do we say that enough financial burden has been placed on everyday consumers? We are living in an economy where the cost of virtually everything has increased dramatically. Groceries, housing, insurance, gas, childcare, and basic necessities continue to eat away at people’s paychecks. Working families are struggling to keep up, and yet we are continually being asked to absorb another increase in the cost of something that is absolutely essential to everyday life. Electricity is not a luxury. It is a necessity. People cannot simply decide to go without it because their utility company has decided it needs more revenue. I am a single mother and a public school teacher. I work hard, contribute to my community, and do everything I can to provide a stable life for my child. Teaching is not a profession people typically enter to become wealthy. I work throughout the school year and even take on additional summer employment to help make ends meet. Despite working hard and being financially responsible, I am finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with the rising cost of living. An additional increase in my electric bill may seem relatively small when viewed from a corporate office or presented as a percentage on a financial report. But for a family living paycheck to paycheck, every additional expense matters. Those dollars have to come from somewhere. They come out of the grocery budget, money set aside for my child, savings, or other necessities. And I know I am not alone. There are teachers, retirees, single parents, low-income families, and hardworking people throughout Oregon who are facing the same reality. Many are working multiple jobs and still struggling to afford the basics. How much more are these families expected to absorb? Meanwhile, Portland General Electric continues to operate as a major utility provider with substantial revenues and profits. Before asking residential customers to pay even more, I believe the company should be required to take a serious look at its own spending, administrative expenses, executive compensation, operational efficiencies, and other areas where costs could potentially be reduced. Why must the solution continually be to charge customers more? Look internally. Evaluate administrative overhead. Examine executive salaries and compensation packages. Review discretionary spending and corporate expenses. Find efficiencies within the organization before passing additional financial responsibility onto customers who have very little room left in their budgets. I understand that maintaining infrastructure, improving reliability, and preparing for future energy demands require investment. However, those responsibilities should not automatically translate into another bill increase for residential customers. The Commission should carefully scrutinize every expense PGE is asking customers to fund and ensure that residential consumers are not being asked to shoulder costs that could reasonably be absorbed elsewhere. I am asking the Oregon Public Utility Commission to seriously consider the financial realities facing the people it is supposed to protect. Please do not look at this proposal simply as a business calculation. Look at the actual people who will be affected by this decision. I am one of those people. I am a working single mother who is doing everything possible to support her child and make ends meet. I should not have to take on additional work just to keep up with the ever-increasing cost of basic utilities. I should not have to worry about whether I can comfortably afford to keep the lights and heat on in my home. At some point, corporations must recognize that consumers have limits. We cannot continue to be the answer every time a company wants to increase revenue or offset expenses. I strongly urge the Commission to reject PGE’s proposed rate increase or, at an absolute minimum, substantially reduce the amount being requested. Require PGE to demonstrate that every reasonable internal cost-saving measure has been exhausted before placing another financial burden on Oregon households. The people of Oregon deserve affordable, reliable electricity. We deserve a utility company that recognizes the financial struggles of its customers rather than continually asking them to pay more. Please stand up for residential customers. We need relief, not another increase. Sincerely, A Concerned Oregon Resident A Single Mother and Public School Teacher
11/10/2026 6:05:12 PM	Oppose Docket	John	Willman	Things are getting out of hand here in Portland, I do not use much energy here in my 927 ft sq home, but still you want to raise the costs again,.. seems like my dreams are being taxed out of reality. It's a shame that those in charge can not budget the appropriations properly to begin with. So much fraud every where we look, is Oregon like all those other fraudulent states? Do we need Nick Shirley to come and investigate how much fraud is going on here? Stop with the increases,.. it's not our fault!
11/10/2026 6:13:00 PM	Oppose Docket	A	J	To the Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am concerned about PGE’s continued requests to raise electricity rates and the growing financial burden placed on Oregon families. At what point do these increases stop? Why are customers continually expected to pay more instead of PGE demonstrating better cost management and accountability for the money it already collects? Before approving another increase, I want to know: * Who is holding PGE accountable for how previous rate increases were spent? * Are large energy users, including data centers, paying their fair share of infrastructure costs? * What safeguards ensure the PUC remains independent when its operations are funded through assessments on the utilities it regulates? I understand infrastructure improvements cost money, but customers should not be treated as the automatic solution to every rising expense. Electricity is an essential service. Oregon families deserve transparency, accountability, and affordable rates. I urge the Commission to thoroughly scrutinize this proposal before approving another increase. Thank you, A Concerned Oregon Customer
11/10/2026 6:16:39 PM	Oppose Docket	Dianne	Ayers	I live in Beaverton Oregon. PGE got a rate hike earlier this year. In August my electric bill shot up to over $400.00. It was not a hot summer and nothing else changed to account for the over $100.00 increase. That’s the largest electric bill in my life. I’m a senior on a fixed income and I definitely struggled hard to pay that bill and had to do without some other things just to pay the bill. I see PGEs profits increased in 2026. I don’t feel another rate hike is warranted especially in this current economic condition in the US.
11/10/2026 6:21:52 PM	Oppose Docket	Sandra	Mickel	Its been one after another. I have my thermostat set to 66 degrees and I still cant afford current bill let alone a higher one and I work 3x more than the average person so how can they afford it? Cost of living is rising but income is not keeping up.
11/10/2026 6:22:48 PM	Oppose Docket	Nicole	Cote	I moved here 4 going on 5 years ago have lived in the same home the whole time and my power bill has gone up by 100$ on the equal payment plan in those 4 years since going on the equal pay. This is not only unreasonable but also illegal look at the OARs you can't increase at the rates abd as often as oregon is increasing these rates per the Law.
11/10/2026 6:29:22 PM	Oppose Docket	Donna	Dolph	So many people can not afford this & it will take away from needed food & rent payments. Please find another way! Maybe not paying CEO'S So much money would be a start.
11/10/2026 6:38:01 PM	Oppose Docket	Justin	Blackmore	Stop already. I have decreased my usage and my bills are still higher every year I pay almost 400 a month in the winter. Make the data centers pay what they should instead of subsidizing their rates with residential customers bills.
11/10/2026 6:43:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Cory	Minick	3.1 Billion in profits for 2025 following 2.47 billion in 2024, why on Earth does a company posting such large profits need a rate increase? If anything they should be seeking a rate reduction to relieve the customers after raising rates around 50-70% for customers over the last 5 years.
11/10/2026 6:44:17 PM	Oppose Docket	Robert rolph		We have had rate increases steadily for the last 5 years at what point does pge have to tighten its belt like the rate payers have to. When a ceo gets compensated 7 + million dollars it shows the entity has plenty of money and should have to tighten things up. My rates have increased close to doubling over the past years time to say no.
11/10/2026 6:51:43 PM	Oppose Docket	Megan	Finn	Please consider **Subject: Opposition to Proposed Residential Electricity Rate Increase** To Portland General Electric, I am writing as a Portland-area resident and PGE customer to express my strong opposition to the proposed residential electricity rate increase. I understand that maintaining electrical infrastructure, improving grid reliability, and preparing for Oregon's growing energy demands require investment. However, I strongly believe that the financial burden of those investments is increasingly being placed on the very people who can least afford it. Oregon is already an expensive place to live. Housing, groceries, transportation, insurance, healthcare, and virtually every other basic necessity have become increasingly difficult for working-class residents to afford. Wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of living, and many households are already operating with very little financial flexibility. Electricity is not a luxury or an optional household expense. It is an essential service that people cannot simply eliminate from their budgets. An additional $8 or $10 per month might seem relatively insignificant when viewed in isolation, particularly from the perspective of a large utility company. But that perspective fails to account for the cumulative impact of repeated increases on households that are already struggling. Another $100 annually is meaningful to someone living paycheck to paycheck. It can mean less money for groceries, prescriptions, transportation, or other necessities. And that is before accounting for the numerous other utility and household expenses that continue to increase. What concerns me even more is the frequency of these requests. Residential customers have already experienced substantial increases, and this latest proposal follows another increase in 2026. At what point does PGE acknowledge that its customers have reached their financial limits? I also believe greater scrutiny is necessary regarding how infrastructure and expansion costs are distributed among customer classes. As Oregon attracts increasingly energy-intensive commercial and industrial operations, residential customers should not be expected to continually absorb the financial consequences of regional growth. Large energy consumers and the industries driving increased demand must be held appropriately accountable for the costs associated with their consumption and expansion. I recognize that PGE has responsibilities to maintain a reliable electrical grid and plan for the future. However, affordability must be treated as an equally important responsibility. Infrastructure improvements and corporate financial objectives cannot continually take precedence over the financial well-being of the communities that depend on these services. I am asking PGE to reconsider its proposed residential rate increase and to prioritize meaningful cost controls, greater transparency, equitable cost allocation, and the financial stability of its residential customers. Oregonians should not have to choose between keeping their homes powered and affording other basic necessities. We deserve an electrical utility that recognizes the economic realities facing the people and families it serves. **Respectfully,** A concerned Oregon resident and PGE customer
11/10/2026 7:04:32 PM	Oppose Docket	Jack	Scheuermann	We can not afford an increase
11/10/2026 7:07:39 PM	Oppose Docket	Brian	Randall	Maybe a public audit of PGE is needed. If they can't supply electricity at a manageable rate then there is mismanagement happening. The Faraday construction project was a joke. Their brush removal provided by Aspluhnd is a joke. They trim at the same place multiple times in a year. There must be kickbacks. Even complaints to management from PGE employees about this issue gets no where. PGE is a monopoly and is being given permission to do what ever they want by the same commission that is suppose to stop it
11/10/2026 7:14:03 PM	Oppose Docket	Stephanie	Ball	Are utility costs have skyrocketed in the last several years we do not need more taxes. Stop pushing costs on oregonians.
11/10/2026 7:14:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Heather	Hendricks-Thurber	Enough is enough. PGE is immensely profitable. They do not need rate hikes. The consumers need a break. Stop raising rates every single year.
11/10/2026 7:14:59 PM	Oppose Docket	Sarah	Lindsey	To raise energy rates when Oregonians are already being squeezed by ridiculous tax hikes and living pay-check to paycheck is more like a money grab. People shouldn't have to choose between electricity, groceries, and paying rent, if the goal is to make Oregonians struggle then this is meeting it's goal! I see this as a money grab by PGE's business, you would think the fact that your company already gets tax breaks, so why are you raising rates for those of us who DON'T get the tax breaks?
11/10/2026 7:21:46 PM	Oppose Docket	Dana	Taylor	We're BROKE. No more utility rate increases!
11/10/2026 7:23:01 PM	Oppose Docket	Jason	Mckague	CEO makes 7.5 million dollars per year, 632k a month, make it make sense!!!!!! No more rate hikes!!!!!
11/10/2026 7:34:57 PM	Oppose Docket	Britany		Why are we getting an increase on our bills when we have no other option to shop around and find better prices? Our bills are already being taxed like crazy. The CEO is bringing home 7+ million dollars.. while tax payers are being charged through the roof to just keep the heat on. We shouldn’t have to worry about how long we are using something.. cost of living is already out of control.
11/10/2026 7:39:39 PM	Oppose Docket	David	Denecke	We are in the middle of a cost of living crisis. Electric utilities are an essential and regressive part of all our cost structures. No one can avoid buying it. Like diesel, its cost is baked into the cost of everything. Now is NOT the time to create another increase in that cost. PGE and the PUC must do everything to eliminate this added cost. Defer until real incomes catch up and inflation is under control.
11/10/2026 7:44:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Theresa	Crandall	Raising our PGE bill is extremely selfish especially when the company and the CEO made a very large profit like they need more money. Give me a break we're getting ripped off every single day from those data centers that are making you criminals even richer. I certainly would like to see the receipts I believe there's so much fraud going on in your company. And you people want to raise our rates. Why because what you need another house or a boat.
11/10/2026 7:45:15 PM	Oppose Docket	Jake	Langer	Our bills for electricity are unreasonable and unsustainable. As I enter my retirement years it makes me consider moving to another state that’s more affordable. I have worked here in oregon my entire life and would have hoped to afford to retire here as well considering my life long commitment to this state.
11/10/2026 7:55:46 PM	Consumer Complaint	Michelle	Langer	Since 2021, Portland General Electric (PGE) residential rates have climbed over 40% due to compounding annual increases. The year-by-year average increases for residential customers over this period break down as follows: Effective Date Average Residential Increase Main Drivers / Context 2022 ~8% Fuel price volatility and initial wildfire mitigation efforts. 2023 ~9% Ongoing grid upgrades and inflation. 2024 18% Largest increase in two decades. Spurred by severe weather resilience, vegetation clearing, and rising wholesale energy market prices. 2025 5.5% Continued power procurement spikes and capital grid investments. 2026 5.0% Delayed to April 1st to comply with winter protection laws; covered January 2024 storm recovery and low-income assistance expansions. Proposed: 2027 3.9% Awaiting OPUC approval. PGE proposes capping 2028 and 2029 updates strictly to inflation following this case. The Cumulative Cost Shift To put these changes into perspective, the average residential cost of electricity has risen from roughly 12.6¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in 2020 up to 20.0¢ per kWh in 2026. For a standard household utilizing roughly 900 kWh a month, this trajectory adds up to an extra $85 per month—or over $1,000 annually—compared to what was spent five years prior. Please stop the increases.
11/10/2026 7:58:13 PM	Oppose Docket	Eric	Norris	While households struggle to cover basic monthly utility bills, Portland General Electric (PGE) collected $3.55 billion in revenue over the past year and kept $273 million in pure profit. When looking at these numbers from the perspective of a low-income customer trying to keep the lights and heat on, the financial report translates into a very different reality: • Millions in Profit From Basic Needs: For every dollar PGE collected from customers paying their electric bills over the last year, nearly 8 cents went straight into company profit ($273 million total), rather than paying for the actual cost of generating or delivering power. • Growing Quarterly Profits: Instead of struggling alongside households dealing with high living costs, PGE’s profits are growing. In the third quarter of 2026 alone, the company made $125 million in adjusted profit—up $15 million from the same time the year before. • Shareholders Come First: The report highlights "earnings per share" ($1.06 in Q3 2026) and returns on investor equity (6.59%), showing that the company’s primary financial obligation is generating steady returns for Wall Street investors rather than keeping bills affordable for everyday families. • Steady Revenue Despite Hardship: Whether families are cutting back on groceries or falling behind on bills, PGE consistently brings in over $3.5 billion a year because electricity is a monopoly necessity with no cheaper competitor to switch to. DO THE RIGHT THING!
11/10/2026 8:00:55 PM	Oppose Docket	Michelle	Van Beek	Oregons economy is at an all time low. The citizens cannot afford another rate increase. PGE needs to do as the citizens it serves and be financially responsible and spend wisely. These continuous rate increases are not feasible.
11/10/2026 8:03:25 PM	Oppose Docket	Dominique	Lyles	PGE having their hand out for customers to make up for Revenue yet again disgusting. There are many people who are hard-working everyday people just trying to keep their lights on and yet again we have to feel like we're bailing out these companies. Looking at all the different charges at a bill there's hardly anything that really feels like it's contributing to the actual usage that a family produces. When we stop having to pay the price for these large companies maybe we would consider not batting an eye at an increase. I for one and against it, I may not make much but I make more than what's qualified to have any sort of assistance. My hard-earned money should not be used to line people's pockets. This rate increase should be absolutely rejected power costs have done nothing but continue to climb and yet we have to foot the bill because of some fancy wording that people and fancy suits in a back boardroom said that this should work this time
11/10/2026 8:11:11 PM	Oppose Docket	Jennie	Vu	I do not want any more increase on utility bill. Life is already getting hard with more taxes and fees. Income is not increased. Stop being greedy and let us breathe.
11/10/2026 8:40:43 PM	Oppose Docket			How many employees does PGE have in total? The reason for my question is that the average consumer is obligated to pay their PGE bill to avoid disconnection—a monthly payment that has become quite high—yet PGE employees receive free energy service. Could it be that the community is effectively paying for a portion of that free consumption, and that this is the reason for the increase in PGE bills?
11/10/2026 8:45:26 PM	Oppose Docket	Andrew	Cornett	We already pay over 300 per month during the summer and just over 200 in the winter. Now you want another increase. Make the data center pay for their use instead of putting it on people who can barely afford the current rate. So much for green energy saving us anything at all.
11/10/2026 9:23:47 PM	Oppose Docket	Christine	Gronke	I am writing as a PGE residential customer to strongly oppose the company’s latest request for another rate increase. Residential rates have already risen approximately 50–60% since 2020—far outpacing inflation—and this would be the latest in a string of consecutive annual increases. Families and fixed-income households cannot absorb yet another hike when bills have already climbed so dramatically. While PGE points to infrastructure, reliability, and power costs, much of the recent system growth and capital investment has been driven by large industrial and data-center loads rather than by ordinary residential customers. Residential population in the core Portland metro area has stagnated or declined since 2020, and residential demand growth has been modest. Yet residential ratepayers continue to face repeated increases. Recent steps to assign more costs to large loads under the POWER Act were a step in the right direction; further rate relief for households should be prioritized before approving another broad increase. It is especially difficult to justify higher rates for customers while executive compensation remains at these levels. CEO Maria Pope’s total compensation for 2025 was approximately $7.6 million, with other top executives also receiving multi-million-dollar packages. At a time of record disconnections for non-payment and widespread affordability concerns, these compensation levels send the wrong signal and raise questions about cost discipline. I urge the Commission to reject or substantially reduce the proposed increase, require tighter cost controls, ensure large industrial customers fully pay for the infrastructure their demand requires, and prioritize affordability for residential and small-business customers. Oregonians are already paying far more than they were just a few years ago; another increase is not justified. Thank you for considering this comment. Christine Gronke Aloha, Oregon PGE Customer
11/10/2026 9:43:48 PM	Oppose Docket	John Q	Public	Enough is enough! Get your money from the data centers, intel and all the others that are getting tax breaks in Oregon. Leave the working class alone!
11/10/2026 9:45:24 PM	Oppose Docket	Kailee	Castillo	I will never understand why utility companies need to continue to raise their prices all the time. You can’t tell me that PGE cannot come up with a different budget that does not nickel and dime everyone. The rising costs are making it harder and harder to pay for groceries and other needed expenses. They know we need electricity, so the price continues to go up higher and higher until people are having to choose what utility to keep on or get food. Please stop raising these prices and allow people to afford to live again.
11/10/2026 9:56:06 PM	Oppose Docket	Julie	Bonnett	The cost of electricity is getting so high, I don't know if I will be able to heat my home this winter. My bill is already almost $200 a month and we are not even in winter yet!
11/10/2026 10:39:24 PM	Oppose Docket	michelle	jeffers	Shareholder returns are excessive. Ideally, this is an infrastructure that will be socialized, with returns and windfalls being reinvested in the grid and to build an operational financial cushion. Open an option for this necessary utility to become a public good, or reduce the stratospheric return demanded by PGE for it's investors instead of raising rates for individuals whom are already struggling with stagnant wages and increased costs across the board.
11/10/2026 11:27:50 PM	Oppose Docket			Please don't let PGE raise their rates again.
11/10/2026 11:29:42 PM	Oppose Docket	Roxana	Belindean	Hello! I can’t make the meeting but wanted to leave a comment regarding the proposal of raising PGE bill another 4.8% in 2027. I am a native Oregonian and have been here for almost 30 years now. It’s heartbreaking how unaffordable this beautiful state is becoming. The last thing this state needs is another raise in our bills, as many people are now living paycheck to paycheck. So I ask to keep more local, native Oregonians in our home state. Do not pass this new rate increase. We are begging for this beautiful state to be more affordable, so we can continue living here and loving our state.
11/10/2026 11:47:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Elena	Vasdev	Do not allow any more rate increases its driving people out of oregon, soon there will be no one left at this rate We are taxes and charged to death in this state
11/11/2026 12:34:21 AM	General Comment			architect4464@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tyler Ashworth OR 97214-2848
11/11/2026 12:34:25 AM	General Comment			I am 71 years old and have been an Oregon resident for most of my life. During all of that time I have been a customer of PGE. I am vehemently OPPOSED to the current rate increase requested by PGE. The reasons are as follows: -PGE was granted a rate increase under the Biden administration to comply with new environmental policies that were not enacted when the administration changed under Trump. What has happened to that extra money PGE collected? -PGE's rates have increased tremendously over the last 10 years. Previously, rate increases were kept to a minimum to make electricity in Oregon affordable, especially for those on a fixed income. -PGE benefits from cheap electricity generated by hydropower from the many dams on the Columbia River. This is not the case in other areas. The PUC was created to oversee the utility companies and insure they do not use their monopoly to make excess profit at the expense of the customers. They are the representatives of the individuals who have no choice but to purchase their electricity from PGE. Please keep this at the forefront of the deliberations regarding yet another rate increase request from PGE. Sincerely, Vicky Leland Cowger
11/11/2026 12:34:30 AM	General Comment			---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Judy Karich <jkarich@gmail.com<mailto:jkarich@gmail.com>> Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 at 8:47?AM Subject: Rate Disgusting Rate Hikes PGE has raised rates multiple times in the last 5 years,reportedly to cover their costs-which included a fire that was started with their equipment How about looking at Eugene's equipment that shuts off power when a branch or tree or other object hits a line so there is no fire danger-let alone deaths. Seems a no brainer if you want to avoid costs. Stop making Oregonians paying for a poorly run utility- If PGE wants to remain a profit utility company then it can absorb losses just like any company . Their investors might not get their 9% dividends-which hits Oregonians-especially those with lower incomes. How about we help make heating and air conditioning costs lower for Oregonians rather than helping PGE investors get richer. Get a backbone-stand up to PGE. judy
11/11/2026 12:34:34 AM	General Comment			Good morning, I oppose another rate hike for these reasons: PGE CEO annual compensation: 7.58 million - 1.25 million base salary - 1.23 cash bonus incentives - $435,730 other compensation - 4.5 million stock awards. Rate hikes have been continuous since 2022. Rate hikes between 2022 and 2026 are at 48.6%. Meanwhile the average Oregon wage increase in that same time frame has only been 16%. Our electric rates are outpacing our wage increases by 28.10%. Oregonians simply cannot afford another rate hike, Sincerely, Sarah Gollehon
11/11/2026 12:34:37 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kami Kremer OR 97218-3663
11/11/2026 12:34:42 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jc Chapman OR 97078-1929
11/11/2026 12:34:45 AM	General Comment			Dear Commissioners, I am writing to respectfully yet firmly urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) to reject or significantly reduce the the nearly 4% rate increase on residential consumers requested by Portland General Electric (PGE) under Docket No. UE 473. PGE is a monopoly provider, and we have no choice but to pay. Therefore, we rely on the OPUC to act as a shield for consumers. As a retiree living on a fixed income, I rely on electricity as an essential service and have no choice in my provider. This proposed hike comes at a time when Oregonians like me are already stretched to the limit. We are facing unprecedented cost-of-living increases across basic necessities like housing, healthcare, gasoline, groceries, and insurance, while our incomes remain stagnant. Adding to this burden is especially unfair given that PGE customers just experienced a 5% bill increase in April 2026. A significant portion of the unprecedented demand and infrastructure strain on PGE's grid is being driven by the rapid expansion of massive tech data centers in our region. These highly profitable corporation-owned facilities consume enormous amounts of power, requiring major grid expansions, transmission line upgrades, and new generation capacity. It is fundamentally unjust to force residential customers, particularly seniors on tight budgets, to subsidize the infrastructure needed to fuel big tech's expansion. PGE must first look to these high-consumption corporate users to fund the grid enhancements their operations require, rather than treating captive residential accounts as a bottomless funding source. In 2025, PGE reported roughly $306 million in net income and distributed approximately $225 million in dividends to its shareholders. If infrastructure upgrades are necessary, PGE should look to its corporate profits and the multi-billion dollar tech companies driving this load growth rather than shifting the full financial weight onto struggling households. PGE's rates are already disproportionately high compared to Oregon’s public and municipal utilities and higher than national averages. At nearly 18.79¢/kWh, PGE drastically outprices options like the Springfield Utility Board (8.39¢/kWh) or the Central Lincoln PUD (11.39¢/kWh). Before approving any further rate increases, I ask that the Commission: * Shift the Financial Burden to Data Centers: Require data center users to pay a higher premiums and fully fund 100% of the grid capacity and infrastructure expansions driven by their power demands. * Protect Vulnerable Residential Ratepayers: shield working family households, seniors, and those on fixed incomes from bearing the brunt of these escalating operational costs. * Deny the PGE request to increase their Return on Equity percentage while their corporate profits and executive pay continue to rise. * Enforce Strict Scrutiny: Thoroughly audit PGE operating expenses and demand independently verified evidence of necessity before approving any revenue adjustments. I specifically object to the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by company management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for this spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. Electricity is a basic human necessity, not a luxury. These constant hikes force impossible choices between keeping the lights on, buying groceries, or paying for health care. Please prioritize the financial well-being of Oregon's most vulnerable residents over corporate utility profits, and ensure big tech pays its fair share. Thank you for your time, your dedication to public service, and your consideration of my comments. Sincerely, Bruce Billo Portland.
11/11/2026 12:34:50 AM	General Comment			From: MARY BENJAMIN <mfbenjam@comcast.net<mailto:mfbenjam@comcast.net>> Sent: Monday, November 9, 2026 2:44 PM To: PUC PUCHearings * PUC <PUC.hearings@puc.oregon.gov<mailto:PUC.hearings@puc.oregon.gov>> Subject: rate increase mfbenjam@comcast.net<mailto:mfbenjam@comcast.net>. You keep throwing one rate increase after the other at us. Just how are people on limited income and retirees on limited incomes supposed to pay for this. We can barely keep our houses heated now and have to use air condition very sparingly. You are killing us with your rate increases, but maybe that is your intention.. is it? I VOTE NO NO NO on the rate hike. Enough is enough.y
11/11/2026 12:34:54 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dana Weintraub OR 97003-4249
11/11/2026 12:34:58 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Janelle Schneider OR 97008-5438
11/11/2026 12:35:02 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. While I recognize that, as a regulated utility, PGE is entitled to reasonable profit. I also know they can skew this by making expenditures in a way that overbuilds and increases profit margins. I urge the Commission to restrain these expenditures at this time, when customers have so many pressures on them, and no choice about using PGE services. A true hardship for our most vulnerable. Reduced profit for a few years is a logical thing for PGE and its shareholders to accept. Why should customers fund a mass smart meter program that will improve PGE efficiency and reduce their costs? They already have a program for this exchange. Saddling ratepayers with excessive capital expenditure is not reasonable budgeting. You, the commission, have the role of representing the ratepayer. We want reliable power at reasonable rates. Expenditure that doesn't support that end should not come from rate payers. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Greg Nelson OR 97006-6102
11/11/2026 12:35:07 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Under the current economic that has been worsening any small rate change is too much! PGE needs to stop! please keep them in check with a rejection of their increase! Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. Some of us don't qualify for their assistance program but it's still cutting into our tight budgets! While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. This should be a huge red flag. Please do not allow this! Their leadership has taken them in the direction of looking out only for PGE and no concern for their customers. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Yvonne Phipps OR 97140-9495
11/11/2026 12:35:11 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. I am a huge fan of PGE electrtical service. I grew up with their service and after 20 years (on the east coast, Ohio and Southern California) I returned to Portland in 1993. I think PGE has done amazing work. In 2023 I downsized and moved into a 1974 "ranch". At that time I had asked PGE to move the line to opposite side side of the house. (line was very low and a safety issue). During that time I installed solar panels. I am currently generating nearly enough power for two houses my size. I am happy that this surplus can be used to help families in need of assistance. I hope the Commission and PGE continues to promotes solar. I hope that PGE and the Commission to support solar rooftop solar and the current 1:1 buyback. If it was not a "1:1 buyback" I may not have installed solar. I currently have a natural gas water heater and range. I am considering switching to electric but not if PGE continues to request rate increases. This is PGE’s eighth year of new rate increases. I am very concerned about folks with fixed or limited income . While an $8 per month average increase during peak winter months, is modest I worry about many of my neighbors. The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board and others raise questions about this rate inrease/rate. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. This does not make sense to me??? And is hard to justify. I have lived on the Oregon Coast and had Tillamook PUD services. I get rate increases. I also understand the difference between a PUD and a for profit utility. Again I am very thankful for the quality work of PGE. The shear number of rate increases (and the amounts) is puzzling and leads me to question the long term forecasting and planning of PGE. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But the biggest issue in PGE's request is the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. There needs to be a better balance between PGE prioritizing targets for capital investments and the affordability for its customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. (I use a CPAP) And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kit Gillem OR 97202
11/11/2026 12:35:14 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. Listen please. The past eight years I have weathered 8 PGE rate increases. These continual requests are not sustainable. A 3.9% rate increase sounds small, yet with the more extreme weather we are experiencing, this will hit folks on already tight budgets pretty hard, since the extreme weather requires additional home heating or cooling to maintain a healthy indoor environment. Seniors on fixed incomes and regular Oregonians like me who are trying to get by with steadily increasing everyday prices will be most impacted by this request. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board reports that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. You must require PGE to provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. First, I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. Next, I am opposed to PGE's requests to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars annually while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. This is just wrong. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. Thirdly, and blatantly appalling, is the $236 million in “reserve” funds they are requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. This approach reduces or removes PGE's transparency and accountability as a provider of a basic service to the community and that is wrong. As a customer, I am sick and tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, rather than affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I ask the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Marcy Setniker OR 97206-6369
11/11/2026 12:35:18 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. I strongly urge PGE to not to make these unconscionable rate increases. This will be the eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. These relentless rate increases in the current economic situation are responsible for human suffering and people not being able to afford staying in their home or rental and add to the homeless problem. An 8 dollar increase on top of consecutive year rate increases, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, is 8 dollars too much. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. PGE urges us with a relentless campaign to reduce our energy use, the majority of these 'tips' come with high price tags. We are spending more, adjusting our timeframes for energy use and still experiencing unrelenting increases. PGE is known across the county for being more expensive than public electrical providers. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am opposed to the request to increase profit margins by millions of dollars a year on the backs of Oregonians regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I am opposed to PGE prioritizing targets for capital investments, with no ethical regard for the affordability for customers. Access to affordable electricity saves lives, helps our communities thrive, and raises all boats - including PGE shareholders. This is nothing more than corporate greed. Such greed must be regulated to create a balance between profit and the public good. Electricity is not a a luxury item, it is a basic human need in our society. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. I thank the PUC for your ongoing commitment and work to hold PGE accountable. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Carol Middleton OR 97202-4145
11/11/2026 12:35:23 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Time to curtail all these power grabs, you should be working for your customers not your shareholders. Thank you. Patricia Jacobson Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Patricia Jacobson OR 97070-8411
11/11/2026 12:35:27 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Rosalie McDougall OR 97202-8261
11/11/2026 12:35:33 AM	General Comment			Dear Members of the Commission, I am writing as a small business owner operating three separate businesses in Oregon to strongly object to the proposed utility base rate increase. Cumulative rate increases have already made doing business and living in Oregon increasingly expensive. Increasing the base rate across all accounts directly penalizes small business owners like myself who maintain multiple properties or service locations. Every single rate increase multiplies across my overhead costs, directly threatening the sustainability of my operations, my ability to retain employees, and the prices I must charge my customers. To the outside public and small business community, there is no clear, compelling justification for why base rates must be raised at this time. Oregonians are already paying more than enough for basic utility service. If the power commission and utilities are requesting higher revenue, the burden of proof rests entirely on you to demonstrate concrete, measurable benefits. Without clear proof of major grid additions, efficiency improvements, or specific operational investments—rather than passing on general cost inflation to captive customers—this request should be rejected. I urge the Commission to uphold its duty to protect ratepayers, reject this base rate hike, and demand strict accountability and transparency regarding where ratepayer dollars are currently being directed. Sincerely, Andrea smith Oregon resident
11/11/2026 12:35:36 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kathy Peterson OR 97045
11/11/2026 12:35:40 AM	General Comment			Here’s a polished email that is professional but firm, clearly communicates the financial impact on Oregon households, and asks the commission to reject the proposed increase. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to formally express my opposition to another proposed rate increase by Portland General Electric (PGE). Oregon residents have experienced repeated increases in electricity costs over the past several years, and enough is enough. The financial burden on everyday households continues to grow, while wages have failed to keep pace. Consider the following: * PGE CEO annual compensation: $7.58 million * $1.25 million in base salary * $1.23 million in cash bonus incentives * $435,730 in other compensation * $4.5 million in stock awards * Electricity rate increases between 2022 and 2026: 48.6% * Average Oregon wage increases during that same period: approximately 16% This means electricity rates have increased more than three times as much as average wages. Utility costs are outpacing the financial growth of the very customers who are expected to absorb these increases. Oregon families, seniors, and individuals living on fixed or limited incomes cannot continue to shoulder the burden of repeated rate hikes. Electricity is an essential service, not a luxury. People should not have to choose between keeping their homes heated, putting food on the table, and paying their utility bills. I understand that utility companies have operating expenses and infrastructure needs. However, those expenses should not automatically translate into higher costs for customers without meaningful scrutiny of corporate spending, executive compensation, and operational efficiency. I urge the Oregon Public Utility Commission to carefully consider the cumulative impact of these increases and reject this proposed rate hike. Oregon residents deserve affordable and reliable electricity. Enough is enough. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Angela Skiles
11/11/2026 12:35:45 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Phil Goldsmith OR 97209-1696
11/11/2026 12:35:49 AM	General Comment			To whom it may concern, I strongly oppose the proposed rate increase. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. • Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Sources: 1. PGE 2025 Annual Report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025\_annual\_report.pdf(https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000784977/000078497726000033/2025_annual_report.pdf) 2. OPB - Proposed PGE Rate Increase (July 31, 2026): https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/(https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/31/portland-general-electric-utilities-rate-increase-oregon/) 3. Oregon Public Utility Commission - PGE Rate Case: https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case(https://stage.portlandgeneral.com/2027-general-rate-case) 4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - 2025 Utility Data (EIA-861): https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/(https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/) Thank you, Mary Sheppard-Buss 3525196174
11/11/2026 12:35:53 AM	General Comment			Good Morning. According to an article published on the KATU web site on 4 November 2026, Portland General Electric has proposed a 4.8% rate hike to take effect in July 2027. The request is driven by investments intended to strengthen the electric grid, improve reliability, meet growing energy demand, and prepare the system for more extreme weather. I understand that things need to be repaired, upgraded, etc.; however, this request comes on the heels of three consecutive years of rate hikes (18% for 2024, 5.5% in 2025, and 5% in 2026). More importantly, people are already struggling to keep up with the continually increasing cost of living. According to P.G.E.'s 2025 annual report, their total revenue was $3.576 billion with a net revenue of $306 million. I'm all for people and companies making a profit. After all, no one goes into business to lose money or break even but P.G.E. should pay for the repairs, upgrades, etc., out of the $306 million in profit it took in last year. Also, according to the 2025 annual report, P.G.E. is focused on keeping customers' bills as low as possible. I understand that costs are going up for everyone (including companies) but, again, the costs of repairs, upgrading, etc., should come out of the net revenue and not be passed on to the customer. If P.G.E. is truly trying to keep customer costs affordable, not passing the cost of repairs, etc., on to the customer would most likely reduce P.G.E.'s costs when it comes to people needing assistance with paying their electric bill as fewer people would need assistance. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Patricia J. Morgan
11/11/2026 12:35:58 AM	General Comment			Please consider how this will hurt the average Portland resident. We just had a rate hike. Every penny counts. Not now.
11/11/2026 12:36:02 AM	General Comment			Can't afford an increase on my electric bill until other bill come down( food, gas , heath insurance, ect). It's hard on social security with no other income. Just can't make make it with a bill increase. Sent from my Galaxy
11/11/2026 12:36:08 AM	General Comment			ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! In 2025 PGE Corporation reported a GAAP net income (profit) of $2.593 billion (or $2.59 billion) for the full fiscal year 2025. In 2024 PGE had GAAP Net Income: $313 million (or $3.01 per diluted share), a 37.3% increase over 2023. Portland General Electric (PGE) residential rates have climbed 59% - 65% since 2020. There is no public utility company that deserves ANOTHER rate hike less than PGE. Their profits are booming which means to us that they have plenty of money to invest back into the programs they say are needed without further capitalizing off the residents of Oregon. DO NOT ALLOW this company to make more profits off our backs!! Portland General Electric (PG
11/11/2026 12:36:12 AM	General Comment			It is irresponsible to raise rates 5% when low and middle income people as well as people on fixed incomes are struggling to buy groceries, pay high utility bills, pay ridiculous rents and obscene child care costs along with taxes that are raised annually. We cannot endlessly raise the cost of everything while salaries do not begin to keep up. Don't do it. Lori Wellborn
11/11/2026 12:36:16 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. Winter is coming and PGE is yet again trying to raise power rates. In planning for inclement winter weather I am not using my electric heater. I use a gas fireplace which does help heat but I live in a 2 story apartment and I cannot afford to move to a more energy efficient place. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income. I have to wear a heavy coat indoors to stay warm. I also have asthma and other respiratory issues so I am very concerned about my health declining in a cold environment. Meanwhile, PGE wants to raise my rates and put the cost of their mismanagement on the backs of their customers. They need to be held accountable by the PUC for both their constant rate hikes and their failure to fund their capital projects with their own profits. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, KATHRYN CHAMBERS OR 97306-9698
11/11/2026 12:36:20 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. *Portland General Electric (PGE) reported a gross profit of $2.165 billion for 2025, marking a 7.07% increase from 2024.* With such a significant profit, hard working Oregonians should not be expected to pay more for less. Our family has made every effort to reduce our electric usage, and yet our costs keep going up and up and up despite our sacrifices. The price increases are unsustainable and are literally leaving Oregonians in the cold. In addition, Oregon is losing people who are moving away because the cost to heat and cool their homes has skyrocketed. PGE should be making our rates more affordable starting now. In addition, I have significant concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Our home is 100% electric, so unfortunately we don't have a more affordable option to keep us warm. Access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. ***We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders.***After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, when ordinary families have been reducing our usage, Oregonians should be paying less for electricity, and not more. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tricia Guarisco OR 97068-1305
11/11/2026 12:36:25 AM	General Comment			Hello, I wanted to make sure to comment because this proposed rate increase is enormous and I strongly oppose it. Electricity is an essential public service, not a luxury. Customers should not continually pay more to sustain shareholder returns at an investor-owned utility. PGE's financial figures raise legitimate questions about the need for another increase: • 2025 revenue: $3.576 billion; net income: $306 million. • Revenue increased approximately 49% between 2021 and 2025. • Dividends declared per share increased from $1.70 in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025. • Residential customers experienced an approximately 5% bill increase in April 2026. • The proposed 3.9% increase would add approximately $8.33 to the average monthly residential bill. Before approving another increase, regulators should scrutinize operating expenses, executive compensation, capital spending, shareholder returns, and the necessity of proposed investments. Oregon should also reconsider why an essential public utility operates for private shareholders rather than the public it serves. 2025 average residential electricity prices illustrate the differences between Oregon utilities: • Springfield Utility Board (municipal): 8.39¢/kWh. •Central Lincoln PUD (public): 11.39¢/kWh. • Eugene Water & Electric Board (municipal): 14.24¢/ kWh. • Portland General Electric (investor-owned): 18.79¢/ kWh. These figures represent average residential revenue per kilowatt-hour, not necessarily published rate schedules. Service territories, infrastructure, and electricity purchasing arrangements differ. Nevertheless, they demonstrate that investor ownership is not the only viable model for providing electricity in Oregon. Public ownership would put customers, rather than shareholders, at the center of utility decisions. Revenues could be reinvested in infrastructure, reliability, maintenance, and affordability rather than distributed to shareholders. I ask the Public Utility Commission to: 1. Reject the proposed increase unless PGE demonstrates its necessity through independently verified evidence. 2. Require greater transparency regarding operating expenses, executive compensation, capital investments, and shareholder distributions. 3. Ensure large industrial and data center customers pay their fair share of infrastructure and energy costs. 4. Encourage Oregon legislators and local governments to undertake a formal feasibility study of converting PGE into a publicly owned utility. Electricity is an essential public service. Its primary purpose should be serving the public, not generating returns for private shareholders. Thank you for your consideration. Get Outlook for Android
11/11/2026 12:36:30 AM	General Comment			I have zero dollars to pay more. I use 200.00 of food stamps I need for food now to pay my utilities. The states minimum wage increase to constant hits. I don't have more to give. SSI disabled man paying a utility tax Kieth wilson hit us with. Says we give you 25% discount. First of all Kieth wilson. I got 25% discount to start with you gave me nothing you greedy thief. Now we hit with water garbage increase. Now you hitting us up a year after last increase for more. I don't have it to give. Consider your greed and your thief Kieth wilson served with notice. You forcing a disabled person out of affordability and into homeless. Keep raising that money. You are why we see the garbage in our streets. Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
11/11/2026 12:36:34 AM	General Comment			We are done. Everyone is being nickeled and dimed and rate hikes and taxes. It has to stop. Pretty soon everyone will be out in the dark and cold; hungry and thirsty. It will come down to a choice of pick one, because you can’t afford all. Sad Sent from my iPhone
11/11/2026 12:36:38 AM	General Comment			How or why are you allowing PGE to raise rates every year. They are pricing out of our homes. We are 85 and 90 and questioning how we can live in Portland. We have lived in our home since 1969. Where is the common sense? Sent from Sue's iPhone
11/11/2026 12:36:42 AM	General Comment			cvalentinemusic@everyactioncustom.com. Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect my family members, who are PGE customers. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program costing $35.5 million should not be granted when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not enough evidence to prove that expenditure is needed alongside the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. And it t is truly galling that the utility is requesting an increase in their their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while so many Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills! The request to establish $236 million in “reserve” funds is quite concerning. This proposed approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management rather than regulators, meaning no justification requirements for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This equates to a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. PGE should not be prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments rather than affordability for customers. Oregonians rely on affordable power for the basics of everyday life. Please center Oregonians and our struggles in your decision-making. Utilities should perform as companies that provide an essential service rather than corporations increasing profits for shareholders. Oregonians need and deserve affordable and reliable electricity. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Carol Valentine OR 97538-9797
11/11/2026 12:36:46 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. I went all electric last winter after my gas furnace died, and am now extremely sensitive to PGE's rates. The increase for me will not be $8 per month - that's what it will be for those whose electricity use is limited to lights and refrigerator. My heat pump works hard all summer and winter, as does my heat pump water heater. With climate change, they will be working even harder. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I hate how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. I'm addition, reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is little evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Marsha Hanchrow OR 97214
11/11/2026 12:36:51 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Heidi Bowser OR 97301
11/11/2026 12:36:54 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to oppose Portland General Electric’s proposed 2027 rate increase and urge the commission to hold PGE to a higher standard of accountability before asking customers to pay more. Since 2021, electricity rates have increased nearly 50%. During that same period, CEO Maria Pope’s total compensation increased 40%, average compensation for other top executives increased approximately 72%, and shareholder dividends rose 22%. While I understand that utilities must invest in infrastructure and provide reasonable returns to investors, these figures raise questions about how the financial burden is being shared. Before approving another increase, I urge the commission to consider: * Infrastructure spending: Has PGE demonstrated that its proposed investments are essential, appropriately prioritized, and more cost-effective than available alternatives? Could some projects be reduced or deferred? * Cost reductions: PGE reports identifying $25 million in savings. Has it pursued additional efficiencies with the same urgency that its customers have been forced to apply to their household budgets? * Data centers: Despite recent regulatory protections, can PGE demonstrate that residential customers are not financing infrastructure or excess capacity driven by large industrial customers and data centers? * Shareholder returns: Is PGE’s requested increase in its authorized return on equity justified, particularly after years of substantial increases in customer rates? Finally, I ask the commission to consider the human consequences of these decisions. In 2024, approximately 32,000 PGE households experienced electricity disconnections for nonpayment, an 18% increase over the previous year. Behind those numbers are people already struggling to pay for housing, food, and other necessities. Electricity isn’t optional. For families living on the financial edge, another rate increase isn’t a minor inconvenience. It can be the difference between keeping up and falling behind. I urge the commission to reject this increase unless PGE can clearly demonstrate that it is necessary, fairly allocated, and that reasonable alternatives have been exhausted. Or at the very least, delay them until inflation and the cost of fuel have declined by at least the same amount Thank you for your consideration. Matt Kelley
11/11/2026 12:36:58 AM	General Comment			Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I’m writing to urge utility regulators to protect residential customers from Portland General Electric’s proposed 3.9% rate increase in docket UE 473. This request marks PGE’s eighth consecutive year of new rate increases. Any rate increase strains budgets and forces difficult decisions for families trying to save money, including avoiding using heating and cooling. While an $8 per month average increase is small, when our communities are facing extreme cold or heat waves, they will feel this rate increase even harder. This impacts those most vulnerable when they need that energy the most. I have concerns about how this rate increase will affect me as a PGE customer. Reporting from the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board shows that there are several questionable asks in this rate case. PGE must provide more evidence on just how many of these costs are necessary. I am concerned about PGE’s request to start a mass smart meter replacement program to a tune of $35.5 million when it is already spending $33.8 million on existing replacements. There is not much evidence to prove that expenditure is needed, along with the overall high costs of distribution infrastructure. I am also opposed to the request to increase their profit margins by millions of dollars a year while Oregonians are regularly struggling with their energy bills. But most egregiously, I worry about the $236 million “reserve” funds they’re requesting. PGE’s approach would leave spending to be approved by PGE management, not regulators. This means that there would be no justification for the spending, no review for cheaper alternatives, and no real protections for customers. This sounds like a $236 million dollar slush fund for PGE. As a customer, I’m tired of PGE prioritizing meeting targets for capital investments, not affordability for customers. Oregonians like me rely on power for just about everything in life. And access to affordable electricity saves lives and helps our communities thrive. I’m asking the PUC to center Oregonians and the struggles we're facing in your decision-making. We need our utilities to act like companies that are providing an essential service, not profit machines for shareholders. After nearly two years of an energy affordability crisis, Oregonians deserve reliable electricity that doesn’t break the bank. Please center customer impacts and reduce this rate hike in UE 473. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Alin Gruia OR 97007-6453
11/11/2026 12:37:03 AM	General Comment			We all know why rates are increasing it's not because consumer use has increased. Please stop passing the cost onto the citizens. We're already struggling with everything else. Honestly it's unfair and to say the least you've monopolized electricy. It's has risen over 25 percent since 2020. Give us a break.
11/11/2026 12:37:08 AM	General Comment			You need to find a way to decrease the bill by $100.00 per month people are having to choose feeding children or pay electric bill seniors are dying for lack of food and being able to stay warm while you are living a lavish life at the cost of others lives Sent from my iPhone
11/11/2026 4:17:34 AM	Oppose Docket	Dennis	Reeder	I live in a small 2 bedroom apartment with my family of three. We don't use any unnecessary electricity. Our smallest bill is $130 per month. That's too much. In addition our landlord charges us for the electricity the complex uses and that adds up to sn additional $100 per month on top of rent. We can't afford a 10% increase.
11/11/2026 5:45:51 AM	Oppose Docket	Tambi	Hurd	Not another rate increase! PGE has been requesting increases every year, and every year PUC grants them. When will it stop? People cannot afford all these increases in everything in our economy, and another increase for PGE is excessive. Services are not appreciably improved with the recent changes to our bills, and the PUC must consider the ability of customers to pay these increases. We are already overburdened without seeing a benefit.
11/11/2026 7:01:40 AM	Oppose Docket	Marsha	Tobey	As a retired Oregonian there is no way I can keep up with the increases that go on under this state's govenor. It is insane that I have to keep my lights dim ( a fall hazard) and the heat down at the age of 81. If the electric companies had kept up the maintenance of their equipment instead of giving large salaries to those who made bad decisions.
11/11/2026 7:11:51 AM	Oppose Docket	Jaron	T	With a 25 plus percent increase in data centers, and the sustained 40 plus percent increase we as rate payers have absorbed over the last couple years, there is no reason for another rate increase year after year. I’m getting hammered by a private company who complains they need more money to pay for routine maintenance and upgrades. Budget better and make less money.
11/11/2026 8:07:39 AM	Oppose Docket	Dean	Vazquez-Wright	We cannot take another price hike. PGE has already increased our rates year after year. Data centers need to pay more of the difference and not the everyday households.
11/11/2026 9:04:48 AM	Oppose Docket			Over the past three to four years, you have continually increased your rates, placing an additional financial burden on the citizens and customers you serve. Unlike your company, individuals and families have to operate within a fixed budget and adjust our spending when economic conditions change. We don’t have the luxury of simply charging others more to offset rising costs or fund upgrades. It is unreasonable to expect customers to continually absorb rate increases simply because your company needs to upgrade equipment, improve infrastructure, or manage its operating expenses. Those are business responsibilities that should be planned and budgeted for, rather than repeatedly passed on to the people who depend on your services.
11/11/2026 9:37:39 AM	Oppose Docket	Molly	Pease	As if nearly a 20% increase over the last few years wasn’t enough, PGE wants to raise our rates again? Oregon pays some of the highest taxes in the country. Folks are struggling. We can not AFFORD rate increases anymore! Maybe if ya’ll didn’t make it nearly impossible to afford the cost of living, people wouldn’t be making a mass exodus to leave the state. Try cutting your top heavy admin before passing the expenses onto the customer. Not that PGE cares, I’m assuming this whole “let’s give the public a chance to speak” charade is simply a way to pretend like you guys care and save face. The people of Oregon have had enough! No more electricity rate increases!
11/11/2026 9:53:59 AM	Oppose Docket	Tia	Newman	At what point does affordability become part of this conversation? Oregon is already struggling with a cost of living that feels completely out of control, and our PGE bill is already outrageous. Now we’re being asked to pay even more for electricity while at the same time being encouraged to use less natural gas and move more of our energy use to electric. And citing “Oregon’s growth” as justification is especially frustrating when many Oregonians aren’t seeing that growth reflected in their communities or their paychecks. Families cannot keep absorbing increase after increase.
11/11/2026 10:10:13 AM	Oppose Docket	Tracy	White	Please don't rubber stamp another PGE residential rate increase. Enough is enough. We can't afford a monopoly utility company. You need to work for the people.
11/11/2026 10:31:21 AM	Oppose Docket	ALHENA	HERRERA	I am submitting this comment in strong opposition to Portland General Electric's proposed 4.8% revenue increase, which would allow PGE to collect approximately $178.8 million in additional revenue from Oregon customers. Oregonians have already endured substantial increases in electricity costs over the past several years, while concerns about affordability, service reliability, infrastructure resilience, and corporate accountability remain unresolved. I urge the Commission to reject this proposed increase. PGE needs to clearly demonstrate that the additional costs are necessary, reasonable, and directly tied to measurable improvements that benefit customers from previous rate increases that have doubled and surpassed 33%. **Repeated Rate Increases Without Sufficient Accountability** According to the Oregon Public Utility Commission's own December 2024 order, residential rates increased approximately 33% over 2023 and 2024 combined. Customers subsequently experienced another approximately 5.5% increase in January 2025 and a further approximately 5% increase in April 2026. This increases are alarming and a lack of accountability oversight. These increases are substantial, particularly for working families, seniors, households with fixed incomes, and those already struggling with rising housing, food, insurance, and other essential expenses. At what point will PGE be required to demonstrate that previous rate increases have delivered the promised improvements before requesting additional revenue? PGE has repeatedly cited infrastructure modernization, grid reliability, resilience, and maintenance as justifications for increased rates. Yet customers continue to experience power outages, service interruptions, and uncertainty about the electrical grid's ability to withstand winter weather. I recognize that severe storms can damage electrical infrastructure and that some investments are necessary. However, customers deserve evidence that the substantial increases they have already paid are producing measurable improvements. **Infrastructure Reliability and Winter Preparedness** As an Oregon resident, I am particularly concerned about the reliability of electricity during winter months, when power is essential for heating, food preservation, communication, and household safety. While the January 2024 winter storm was unusually severe, infrastructure investments should be evaluated not only by the amount spent but also by their effectiveness in preventing outages, reducing restoration times, and strengthening the system against future weather events. Even during less severe weather conditions, customers should reasonably expect the electrical grid to function reliably. If previous increases were necessary to strengthen the network, what measurable improvements have resulted? Have outage frequency and duration declined? Have vulnerable areas received meaningful infrastructure upgrades? Are customers experiencing faster restoration times? The Commission should require PGE to publicly demonstrate how prior ratepayer-funded investments have improved reliability and explain why additional funding is necessary before authorizing another increase. **Lack of Consumer Choice and Monopoly Accountability** PGE operates as a regulated utility serving a designated geographic area. Most residential customers do not have the option to select a competing electricity provider when they are dissatisfied with rates or service. This lack of meaningful consumer choice creates a heightened responsibility for regulatory oversight. Unlike consumers in competitive markets, PGE customers cannot simply take their business elsewhere in response to repeated price increases or unsatisfactory service. Electricity is an essential necessity, not an optional purchase. The Commission therefore has an obligation to ensure that PGE's financial interests do not take precedence over affordability, reliability, and the public interest. Customers should not be expected to continually absorb increasing costs without clear evidence of responsible financial management and meaningful improvements in service. **Executive Compensation and Corporate Financial Responsibility** I am also deeply concerned about the disparity between rising customer utility bills and the compensation awarded to PGE's executive leadership. According to PGE's 2026 proxy statement, President and CEO Maria Pope received approximately $7.58 million in total reported compensation for 2025, including salary, stock awards, incentive compensation, and other benefits. Meanwhile, ordinary Oregonians are being asked to absorb additional electricity costs while managing their own financial obligations. I recognize that executive compensation includes different components and is not necessarily funded entirely through customer rates. Nevertheless, this disparity raises legitimate questions about corporate priorities, cost controls, and the extent
11/11/2026 10:32:52 AM	Oppose Docket	Michael	Svetlichny	Hello, I notice cost increases are partially to fund meter replacements. It doesn’t make any sense to me why this cost should be placed on the consumer when its sole purpose is for the business to be able to bill the consumer accurately. Consumers don’t otherwise benefit at all from having meters changed it seems. Additionally, infrastructure upgrades for growing energy demands should be billed towards the actual users of the growing energy demands (data centers), not the same homeowners who haven’t significantly changed energy use patterns, and or have even reduced energy use with smart devices. Please do not proceed with 4.8% price increases - these costs should have already been handled by PGE internally for their own business improvements, or they need to be directed to the correct consumers (data centers).
11/11/2026 11:39:47 AM	Oppose Docket	Cheryl	Eby	Once again, PGE wants an increase. It is long overdue for the PUC to stand up and say NO. Too many of us are struggling hard to pay our bills and these continual increases are taking quite a toll. Do what's right for a change and tell them no increases this time around and try to live within their means. We all do.
11/11/2026 11:55:20 AM	Oppose Docket	Joyce	Money	Dear OPUC, I am writing to urge you to stop increasing PGE's rates/allowing their rate hikes. As a lower to middle-class working citizen, renting housing, the rapidly rising rates are deeply concerning to my livability in this city. Taking into consideration the abruptly rising cost of living due to other factors relating to federal government, and the stagnation of minimum wage increases, I find it harder and harder with every passing day to be able to pay bills, put food on the table and not have to work several jobs at a time to be able to sustain myself. Every month, I struggle to see the compiling fees on my PGE utility bill that don't even pertain to the amount of my energy usage. I don't turn on the heater when weather is cold, I only use my electric for lighbulbs and washing maching, and still, my bill continues to increase. This is UNACCEPTABLE and not sustainable. If Oregon is trying to collectively lower homelessness rates, this proposition directly affects the cause. Please keep our best interest in mind.
11/11/2026 11:57:49 AM	Oppose Docket	Tyler	Lemmon	I am in complete opposition to this rate increase, oregonians have already been feeling the impacts of rising costs acrossed practically everything. This state needs to be more affordable fo live in not more costly.
11/11/2026 12:08:35 PM	Oppose Docket	Candice	Fuller	As a customer of PGE these items increases are getting ridiculous especially since they have had more rate increases in the last year then most years. All the while people are struggling and the CEO gets over million. At the same time outages in my area have gone up. I have lived in my house over 26 years and just the last few months I have had more outages at my home then all the years I have lived here. Losing farm beef and food that is not easy to replace because of cost. Please do not let them have a rate increase they do not deserve it or need one at this time. Thank you Candie Fuller
11/11/2026 12:10:41 PM	Oppose Docket			I'm against PGE doing a rate hike. We already pay a very high amount for electricity in the Portland metro area. You raise our rates every single year. It's not like people get pay raises equivalent to the amount you are raising our rates. Stop raising rates.
11/11/2026 12:29:06 PM	Oppose Docket	Chris	Bartel	Portland general electric keeps raising rates and does nothing to fix the issues they create, we are told to go green and they want to charge us more for doing it. I have solar panels that bring in more energy than I use and it goes back to the grid where PGE can charge me more for contributing to the service. They should not be allowed to raise their rates anymore for the next decade as long as executives are making millions.
11/11/2026 1:29:26 PM	Oppose Docket	Margaret	Hopkins	PG&E netted over $2.5B in profit last year. A rate increase is completely unnecessary. If anything, put an increase on data centers, as they use far more electricity than business or residential users. Or better yet: make the utility companies non-profit, so we don't have to worry about them gouging us.
11/11/2026 3:48:12 PM	Oppose Docket	Jenny	Kamprath	To Whsom it May Concern, I am 65 years old and have lived in Oregon my whole life. At this point I am being taxed out of my home by ever rising taxes, fees and utility rates that have doubled in the past few years as your profits surge and you executives make million dollar salaries. This has got to stop! Whether you stop this rate hike or this awful money grubbing Governor does someone needs to be the adult in the room and stop raising prices so people can heat or cool their homes This state is completely out of control with the green new deal garbage driving these fees up
11/11/2026 3:51:11 PM	Oppose Docket	Laurie	Burk	I can see no good reason for a price increase at this time. It is difficult to make ends meet right now and making it more difficult could put some of us in danger. Having to chose between paying a mortgage or for prescriptions or food vs paying another utility increase is just plain unacceptable. Please take this into consideration and turn down any rate increase at this time.
11/11/2026 4:18:05 PM	Oppose Docket	Kevin	Williams	Rate hikes in the current economy state is absolutely abhorrent and immoral. Portland rejects any hikes due to the rising costs affecting our community. Do not force more people out of Portland. Do not raise anything.
11/11/2026 4:49:58 PM	Oppose Docket	Ashley	Kendall	We cannot afford to keep paying these increases while peoples wages are not going up. My family is middle class and we get no help. We barely make our bills as it is.
11/11/2026 6:50:45 PM	Oppose Docket	Matthew	Musgrave	I oppose PGE’s proposed rate increase. PGE is asking customers to pay higher rates while reporting ~$306 million in net income and paying ~$225 million in dividends to shareholders. While we maintain and improve the electrical grid ratepayers should not automatically be responsible for every cost PGE incurs or every investment that can generate additional returns for shareholders. Customers are held captive to PGE and cannot choose another electric provider. Electricity is an essential service, and continued rate increases place an increasing burden on households. More so when cost of living has increased across the board. I ask the Commission to reject any costs that are unnecessary or insufficiently justified and to reduce PGE’s proposed rate increase to the lowest level reasonably necessary to provide safe and reliable service. Ratepayers should not be asked to pay more simply to protect or increase shareholder returns.
11/11/2026 6:58:27 PM	Oppose Docket			PGE should increase data center rates to cover the disproportionately larger amount of electricity they use.
11/11/2026 8:43:28 PM	Oppose Docket	Tanner	Moss	Oregon has continued to see an extreme rise in cost of living, far more than the average for other states. Cost of living is continuing to increase while accountability for how existing funds are being utilized continues to decrease. Raising the cost for residential and small business customers isn’t going to fix the problem but perpetuate the behavior that has created the “need” for a price increase. If there is to be a price increase, the. It should be for large corporations and data centers that are putting the majority of the strain on the power grid.
11/11/2026 9:02:45 PM	Oppose Docket	Bob	Morgan	We are SICK of rising rates from PGE. We're on a fixed income and your love of support for "climate change" which has been going on for hundreds of millions of years is driving people away from this State and into poverty. Funny how this was kept so quiet until after the election.
11/12/2026 6:14:47 AM	Oppose Docket	Barbara	Knotts	Please do not raise the rates. I find it extremely offensive that the CEO of PGE received a HUGE pay increase and already was making millions of dollars per year, and the public's rates were raised. NO WAY should an executive of a power company be earning a wage that is millions of dollars per year. That is taking advantage of captive customers. PGE is a monopoly. We have no other source of power to turn to if it gets too expensive. It's too expensive, now! If you are looking for yet ANOTHER raise in rates, try lowering the pay of the executives, first. My family's electric bill should NEVER be $800-1,000+ in the winter for a two bedroom, 1,600sqft house. This price we already pay is difficult to afford, already. Please look at the total % of increase over the past several years. We are slightly above medium income and the bill is still too high. Every winter, for the past few years, I have to ask to stretch my month's PGE bill into the rest of the year's payments just so we can make our payments! We have Bonneville Dam. One of the cheapest sources of energy around and our rates are just keep increasing. We've lived here 29yrs, total, but it's getting so expensive to live that we will have to move out of Oregon soon if the rates keep increasing.
11/12/2026 7:23:05 AM	Oppose Docket	Clairice	Coy	Hello, My name is Clair Coy and I am a PGE customer and have been for several years. I am writing in regards to the proposed rate increase. Oregonians are clearly struggling and the cost if inflation, the tarrifs, the war, and all those ripple affects on families monthly budgets are drowning families. There has been the greatest job loss since 2008 nationally and companies are laying off more than hiring. Some families, like mine, suffered loss and only 1 person has worked in the home long term. Please consider not increasing again. Families are not getting raises. No reason all the utilities and everyone else that serves us should. Again, its drowning us.
11/12/2026 8:17:42 AM	Oppose Docket	Michael	Sheffield	I think PGE has had enough increases for a while. My wife and I live on limited income since retiring and in financial planning we never figured on 65% increase in utility bills. We have to learn to live within our means and with no real increases to our income. I believe that after years of significant increases PGE should do the same. I’ve not seen any improvement in service despite exorbitant increases in prices.
11/12/2026 8:58:40 AM	Oppose Docket	PAUL	GREEN	I am concerned about the proposed rate increase in Docket UE 473. Many Oregon households, especially seniors (like me), families on fixed incomes, and working residents, are already struggling with the rising cost of living. Additional utility rate increases place a greater burden on customers who have limited ability to absorb higher monthly expenses. I respectfully ask the Commission to carefully scrutinize this request and ensure that any approved rates are justified, reasonable, and balanced against the affordability challenges facing Oregon consumers. Reliable electric service is essential, but it must remain affordable for the people who depend on it every day.
11/12/2026 9:34:10 AM	Oppose Docket	Elias	Landeros	"upgrades & investment" to infrastructure have been the blanket reason for all these rate hikes year after year, but it does not seem like the every day customer sees any benefit to any of these projects. prices simply continue to increase while these companies continue to generate profits. why are we, the every day consumer who rely on the power to live have to increasingly foot the bill to increase a business's profit margin while these investments never result in more reliable power or better cost. if a business wants to invest in itself, that's fine, but just like any one of us, their investments should be with their own money. not forced on those who have no choice & see no benefit.
11/12/2026 9:47:35 AM	Oppose Docket	Christian		I am against any further rate increases from PGE. Our rates have increased over 60% in the last decade. Find the money somewhere else or fix your spending.
11/12/2026 9:55:14 AM	Oppose Docket	Rebecca	Lovelady williams	Oregonians cannot continue to absorb the rising costs of utility bills. I would recommend that the cost of operation be reviewed and audited rather than continuing to pass the cost on to those who cannot continue to pay these insanely high rates. My bill personally risen fron150-200 on average to 350-400 on average over the past 4 years and nothing has changed. I also suggest that we start having open source powers companies so that you don’t have a monopoly. This would make completion amongst utility companies and help keep costs lower. When there is a monopoly consumers have no choice. At a time when people are choosing between food and heat I think that Oregon needs to revise how business is done here. Oregon needs to start supporting to constituents not big business.
11/12/2026 9:55:38 AM	Oppose Docket			I know that in past practice, the parties in the docket work to reach a settlement on issues in the rate case. I would suggest, for this one, that no settlement negotiations take place and make the company actually prove to the Commission that all money requested is actually needed.
11/12/2026 10:06:14 AM	Oppose Docket	Matthew	Sprague	PGE has consistently been raising rates on Oregon households now for a decade. 65% in total. These rate hikes have come in almost yearly and are no longer justifiable. It can be argued that the last 3 rate increases are unjustifiable. When a utility feels it needs to increase rates year after year it tells us that the utility has a serious problem with forecasting or spending. Most likely both. Households for example can establish a budget based upon expected expenses that generally are good for multiple years. Maybe even 5 or more. Even more than that if its a retirement budget. How can we not ask the same forethought from our public utility provider PGE. Unlike Texas, PGE is a monopoly. Households can't choose another provider as there is no market choice. The PUC has consistently been swayed by PGE for years that they must have more. The PUC needs to send PGE a message that they need to clean house, spend wisely and forecast better before the PUC will entertain another rate increase. In addition, the PUC should investigate whether past increases have truly only increased the average bill by what you were told by PGE. My bill is sometimes over $850/month for our home and a shop that we barely run any power within. We consistently reduce electrical use at home however the costs keep skyrocketing on our bill. Between energy and health insurance costs, people are treading water.
11/12/2026 10:21:58 AM	Oppose Docket	Leslie	KOCIN	After reading comments, from as early as July of this year, I think the statement is pretty clear....WE CAN'T AFFORD IT!! My mom, who receives Social Security, who has applied for food stamps(denied because she makes too much) and who has applied for HEAP assistance(as yet, we haven't got a response) is extremely stressed at the thought of a price hike in electricity. How many people must suffer for the inadequacies of PG&E inability to maintain it's system, foreseeing and preparing for possible disasters. Should we feel any conciliation this same energy provider is increasing the rates in California as well for the EXTACT same reasons? Our federal government is nickel and diming us every which way because of circumstances THEY created! The same executive branch reducing healthcare coverage, reducing SNAP benefits and creating stresses on our economy which only hurt us, the taxpayer, forcing us to make major life decisions(groceries, gas, medications, etc). This can't continue for very much longer before our society starts revolting as they are currently across Europe. Please reconsider this rate increase. We, the American public, can't take any more.
11/12/2026 10:46:29 AM	Oppose Docket	Leah	Hyman	Maria Pope, CEO of PGE, makes nearly $7.5 million dollars a year. This might be warranted if she was able to responsibly steward the utility in a way that did not require annual rate increases with no discernable increase in service or efficiency. Instead, we see the degradation of Forest Park and increased data centers, for which regular rate payers are clearly footing the bill. This is an absurd increase to our costs and certainly not one regular PGE customers can manage. Please do not approve this increase.
11/12/2026 10:51:37 AM	Oppose Docket	D.	Law	PGE needs to be a publicly owned utility. An essential public service should serve the people, not shareholders, executive paychecks, and golden parachutes. Imagine the surplus available for infrastructure and rate relief without shareholders taking their cut. Portland residents cannot afford YET ANOTHER rate increase when our paychecks already buy less than they did two years ago. Enough. Take this utility out of shareholder hands and put it back in public hands.
11/12/2026 11:01:03 AM	Oppose Docket	Nicole	Szabo	The idea that a utility company must be beholden to shareholders is so antithetical to a just and well-functioning society that it would be laughable if it weren’t so dystopian. PGE is a perfect example of that: rates raised almost 50% in the past decade, well outpacing both wages and inflation, with c-suite leaders still making millions in salary and bonuses and consumers suffer. It’s shameful. While data centers proliferate in Oregon and drive up both short- and long-term costs, PGE persists in asking to shift the burden to household consumers. This is the 8th straight year of proposed rate hikes and that alone should be cause for serious concern about mismanagement and greed. Enough is enough. Find the money elsewhere—perhaps out of executives’ and data centers’ deep pockets.
11/12/2026 11:13:32 AM	Oppose Docket	Pierce	Butler	Please reject yet another PGE rate increase as energy household expense has continued to skyrocket under current PGE management Our extrication bill easily exceeds $300 monthly practically year round now. PW Butler
11/12/2026 11:16:16 AM	Oppose Docket	Julie	Zolfo	Dear Oregon Public Utility Commission, I am writing to express my strong opposition to Portland General Electric's proposed 4.8% rate increase. Enough is enough! Oregon residents are already facing rising costs for housing, groceries, insurance, healthcare, and basic necessities. Electricity is not a luxury. It is an essential service, and yet Oregonians are continually being asked to absorb additional increases in the cost of living. At what point do we acknowledge that these cumulative increases are simply unsustainable? I recognize that maintaining reliable energy infrastructure comes at a cost. However, utility companies should be held to rigorous standards of financial accountability, operational efficiency, and transparency before additional costs are passed on to consumers. I urge the Commission to consider the following: Affordability: How much more can Oregon households reasonably be expected to absorb? Accountability: What specific cost-saving measures has PGE implemented before requesting another increase? Transparency: How will this proposed increase directly benefit customers, and what measurable improvements can they expect? Cumulative impact: Has the Commission adequately considered the combined financial burden of repeated utility rate increases and Oregon's already high cost of living? Oregonians deserve reliable, affordable electricity and a regulatory commission that takes its responsibility to protect consumers seriously. I respectfully urge the PUC to reject this proposed increase unless PGE can clearly demonstrate that it is necessary, justified, and that reasonable alternatives have been exhausted. Please stop treating Oregon households as though their ability to absorb increasing costs is unlimited. Thank you for considering my comments. Sincerely, Julie Zolfo Bend, Oregon
11/12/2026 11:22:46 AM	Oppose Docket	Hes8	Foldevi	PLEASE STOP raising our rates!!!! I hope a better plan for homelessness is being arranged because all the increases in the cost of living are making it difficult for to get by. Im considered middle class, or I use to be, I'm a nurse and can't continue to afford to live here among many other states!!!
11/12/2026 11:28:39 AM	Oppose Docket	M	Bailey	Another PGE price increase: My wife and I live in the SIlverton rural area, no gas, electricity only. We are stuck depending on PGE power for our well, household heating and all the related household power use. We are both retired, on a fixed income Every year PGE wants more money from the customers, they claim improving and adding to the existing infrastructure . The only improvement I have seen in our area is when we had the massive windstorm related fire, another local power company was sued for about a billion . PGE immediately started cutting every tree in sight near their power lines along the roadway. And raised our rates. This has become a never ending cycle and needs to stop. PGE though owned by investors under Oregon Law is controlled by the state, control it.
11/12/2026 11:51:03 AM	Oppose Docket	Andrew	Sponaugle	Please stop the price hikes! Oregon is suffering an affordability crisis right now, we are struggling-do not go through with this latest round of price hikes!
11/12/2026 12:11:39 PM	Oppose Docket	Allyn	Mitchell	Concerning the proposed PGE rate hike that has recently been proposed by PGE. I strongly urge you to reject it. We, the rate payers, have had increases for 4 consecutive years. This has caused my family to invest in 6K watts of solar power at a cost of over $10,000. Ten grand we cant afford. This rate hike does one thing. Guarentees shareholder profits and data center build-out regardless of inflation. Any bean counter can come up with new ways to justify rate increases. Enough is enough. I will urge the Governor to fire any of the commisioners that vote for this, and so should all of the current rate payers. Respectfully yours Allyn Mitchell Gaston ORegon.
11/12/2026 12:19:39 PM	Oppose Docket	Willow	Barry	Please deny the current proposal for PGE utility increase. Oregonians are barely getting by as is. Recent years PGE raised their rates quite significantly. I saw no benefit with the rate increase. Portland still continues to experience power outages and the infrastructure seems unchanged. Please say no to this increase! You are pricing people out of Portland.
11/12/2026 12:41:25 PM	Oppose Docket	Jenny	Horne	Hello, I am very concerned regarding a increase in electricity costs. We already pay between 3- 350.00 a month as it is and cant afford anything more. We are unable to shop around for different electricity services so this is very forced as we have to have electricity. With all cost rising, job loss, and instability, this comes at a horrible time and we just had a increase that is much felt. Please dont raise any more. Thank you
11/12/2026 1:08:16 PM	Oppose Docket	Andrea	Ashley	I strongly oppose PGE's proposed rate increase under Docket UE 473. PGE customers have faced repeated rate increases over the past eight years, with costs rising at a pace that far exceeds inflation. These continual increases place an unreasonable financial burden on households already struggling with higher costs for housing, groceries, healthcare, and other necessities. Customers should not be expected to continually absorb the financial consequences of PGE's budgeting decisions, operational inefficiencies, or inadequate cost management. As a regulated utility providing an essential service, PGE should be held to a higher standard of financial accountability and responsible spending. Before approving another rate increase, the Oregon Public Utility Commission should require PGE to demonstrate that it has exhausted reasonable cost-saving measures, improved operational efficiencies, and taken meaningful steps to control expenses. The solution to rising operational costs cannot simply be to pass them along to customers year after year. Affordability, accountability, and responsible financial management must be priorities. I urge the Commission to reject this proposed increase and protect Oregon households from further financial strain.
11/12/2026 1:14:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Amy	Koba	There needs to be an extensive audit done before allowing another increase. If I had another provider option for electricity that is more affordable I would definitely switch, but we don’t have options we have PGE and are expected to deal with the rate increases. We need someone to advocate for us residential customers. Please do so.
11/12/2026 1:17:29 PM	Oppose Docket	geet	chawlan	PGE MUST look at their own internal O&M budget and spending. Their CEO and C-suite's pay, bonus, how much they spend on conference attendance, how much they spend on buying media, coaching for c-suite etc.needs to be reviewed. this is becoming so unbearably expensive. since they were not able to meet their 2030 clean energy goals, they have started to find excuses- blaming it on big data centers, intel's new business models, the city of portland etc. the monopoly PGE owns is driving up costs beyond any relief for commoners like us.
11/12/2026 1:21:41 PM	Oppose Docket	Will	Jones	PGE cannot continue raising rates. We already pay too much for everyday goods (groceries, gas, school, insurance, and god forbid some small pleasures) that continuing to see yearly increases in something we cannot go without is untenable. PLEASE please consider denying PGE's request. We need them to stop the raises in rates.
11/12/2026 3:10:08 PM	Oppose Docket	Nicholas	Hall	It is unacceptable to allow PGE to increase rates for the the 8th year in a row. Per OPB reporting, rates have increased by about 50% since 2021--almost double the rate of overall inflation. This is an extraordinary ask that should be backed up by extraordinary need. Instead, PGE offers the tepid justification of "replacing and upgrading infrastructure," "improving grid reliability" and "supporting the region's increasing energy demand." All somewhat reasonable asks in a vacuum, but the problem is that these priorities do not come in a vacuum, they come at a time in which affordability for most households is an urgent crisis. In the absence of any clearer and more urgent justification given by PGE, this rate increase should be rejected to protect residents who are already financially strained.
11/12/2026 3:10:51 PM	Oppose Docket	Kendra	Morris	I live in an apartment as do, many of my other millennial counterparts. Every month, we pay our own bills and then spilts the buildings electricitybetween all of us. We dont have a choice who we get our electricity through or if we dont pay we get evicted. I love how on this increase It said everybody's average pay is a $178 a month for their electricity. I have not met one person that has a $178 monthly bill for their electricity. Mine is in between $220 to $240 a month. And I live by myself. I work sixty hours a week. So most of the time, i'm not even at home. Though I understand the need to pay livable wages. We all knew covid was going to have a lasting effect. We are seeing this now in the increase of everything in cost. We definitely cant just keep raising everyone. Maybe the government needs to make things specificly for utilities and farms and infrastructure to not cost so much. It's insane to me that we make the prices at the stores and everything else, but when it comes to places like our utilities and our infrastructures, we still charge p. G. E a thousand million dollars to do one thing. If they're part of our infrastructure, then maybe their jobs shouldn't cost. So much for the actual company. Part of the problem is, the company is just trying to survive. And also give their electricians livable wages. We 're talking about people who deal with high voltage things. These people can die from their jobs. So why does a truck cost them a hundred thousand dollars at the end of the day? We should just make these things available for them. The only reason why things cost the way they do is because we make them that way. Im sure that congressman and women dont pay for their taxis to get to meetings, our government has it available for them. Yes they charge it off to the American people. Crazy enough get some money from our senators ron wyden is worth 20 million and Jeff merkley can even get a straight answer from that. Either 4.7 million up to 20 million. Ron wyden has 3 homes in 3 different states.
11/12/2026 3:11:18 PM	Oppose Docket	Ryan	Dickerson	I strongly disagree for any more utility rate hikes, this has gotten out of hand. This has been a yearly occurrence for a long time. PGE is not the only one doing it, all utility companies are. I can not continue to afford to absorb these costs in every aspect of my life. Everyone is at the breaking point from increase costs. Please consider this.
11/12/2026 3:20:34 PM	Oppose Docket	Susan	Russo	PGE's incessant rate increases are egregious and unsustainable. I strongly oppose the proposed PGE rate increase. PGE customers are effectively captive customers. Unlike consumers of most goods and services, we have no meaningful choice to take our business elsewhere. Electricity is an essential service, and residents have no practical alternative to purchasing it from the utility serving their area. Enough is enough.
11/12/2026 3:38:06 PM	Oppose Docket	Dum	As	Pge ceo obly makes 8 million a year . Please pass the rate hike so she can make another million it's the right thing to do !! We the citizen of Portland love taxes and fees !!
11/12/2026 3:50:26 PM	Oppose Docket	Gary	DeFrang	This comment concerns the Portland General Electric’s proposed rate increase request pending before your agency. I am a long time customer of PGE. I respectfully request that the Oregon Public Utility Commission reject the proposed rate increase in total. I fully concur in the Oregon Citizen’s Utility’s analysis and conclusion concerning the rate increase proposal. Thank you for your consideration of my request concerning PGE’s request for a rate increase.
11/12/2026 4:32:25 PM	Oppose Docket	brian	wetzel	You cannot be serious. With all the money that goes to your executives!? We have done everything you have mentioned to "save money" on our bills... LEDs, high efficiency this and that, spent thousands, and our bills have only GONE UP. You're going the route of ODOT. You must spend your money more wisely and stop ripping us all off!
11/12/2026 4:35:43 PM	Oppose Docket	Sage	Magdalene	Raising rates is downright cruel. The PGE monopoly needs to be broken and a full audit needs to be done.
11/12/2026 5:29:39 PM	Oppose Docket	Darren	Ramon	As a former utility lead, Sempra energy used large core Customers (industrial & commercial) to cover extra cost for the benefit of residential customers. Or an increase in billing after a certain level has been reached. My number one push back on another rate increase is to use data centers to cover the extra cost as they continuously advertise through Oregon site that that is what they do. Let them cover the cost.
11/12/2026 6:29:26 PM	Oppose Docket	Jakki	Mord	Please do not approve the rate increase requested by PGE. They need to pay their executives less if they need more money for improvements. PGE CEO Maria Pope can afford the $8.33 monthly increase with her $7.58 MILLION compensation package, but the average Portlander cannot afford another rate hike.
11/12/2026 6:39:16 PM	Oppose Docket	Justin	Whiteman	This is a cash grab targeting thousands of customers who are already struggling to pay the inflated rates you're charging us. It's obvious that the top earners making these decisions won't feel the pressure of increased bills. So I don't expect you to care, but your average citizen is why you're able to take vacations while we bust our asses to keep the lights on. Dig deep and try to locate some humanity within your soul. Shame on the board. FULL STOP.
11/12/2026 7:20:21 PM	Oppose Docket	Thomas	Meadows	I am a PGE customer and have strong reservations regarding PGE,s proposed rate increase. “PGE rates have increased by about 65% over the past decade, rising about two times faster than inflation.” (Oregon Live, July 31, 2026.) “PGE’s residential rates are higher than the national average and are the highest in Oregon among major utilities. (Citizens Utility Board), ( Oregon Live, July 31, 2026.) I live in rural NE Clackamas County, within the Power Safety Shutoff boundary, and can attest to the unreliability of their aging distribution infrastructure. Tree trimming occurs several times a year. This summer wood poles were wrapped in a fire retardant mesh. Yet whenever we have any kind of weather event the power gets knocked out. These superficial steps are great PR as PGE can say they are doing all they can to reduce outages. But PGE can’t seem to do the right thing in forested and windy areas and bury the lines. By burying lines they eliminate tree trimming, fire danger and increase reliability for the rural ratepayers, most who have water wells that need power. When PGE instituted the PSS, they hung the affected ratepayers out to dry. Where was the Oregon PUC, mandating PGE provide financial assistance for individuals to purchase generators and transfer switches? This was just another burden pushed on rural residential ratepayers. PGE could care less about the ratepayers to the advantage of their shareholders. Enough is enough.
11/12/2026 7:39:41 PM	Oppose Docket	C	Foster	Your company can get by without raising the rates...many of your customers cannot get by with rates increasing every year.
11/12/2026 7:41:34 PM	Oppose Docket	Erika	Doot	My electric bill has more than doubled. How can you buy PacifiCorps’ sinking assets but raise our rates at the same time. Year over year rate increases are not justified. My neighbor with cancer is on a fixed income and cannot afford utilities anymore. Oregon PUC should reject and remand this filing.
11/12/2026 8:15:27 PM	Oppose Docket	David	Ployer	To the Oregon Public Utility Commission: I am a PGE residential customer writing to urge the Commission to reject or substantially reduce Portland General Electric’s requested general rate increase in Docket UE 473.PGE seeks approximately $179 million in additional annual revenue (about 4.8% overall and 3.9% for residential customers). For a typical home using around 780 kWh per month, this would add roughly $8.33 to the monthly bill beginning July 1, 2027, if approved as filed.This would mark the eighth consecutive year of rate increases for PGE residential customers. Since 2021, average residential rates have risen from roughly 13.4¢ to about 20¢ per kWh—an increase of approximately 49%. Over a slightly longer period since 2020, the cumulative increase has approached 50–60%, well above the rate of inflation.Oregon households are already facing high costs for housing, food, insurance, and other necessities. Electricity is an essential service. Continued annual increases place real strain on fixed-income seniors, working families, and low-income customers. Record numbers of disconnections for nonpayment in recent years demonstrate that many customers are already struggling to keep the lights on.While PGE cites the need for grid investments, transmission upgrades (including the South Milliken line), meter replacements, pole and equipment work, and reliability improvements, the Commission should carefully scrutinize whether every dollar is necessary, prudently incurred, and properly allocated. Residential customers have already absorbed years of above-inflation increases and cannot continue to bear repeated rate hikes without clear, demonstrated need and disciplined cost control. PGE’s authorized return and capital structure should also be examined closely. Investor-owned utilities are entitled to a fair return, but not to an open-ended path of repeated rate increases that outpace inflation and customer ability to pay. The Commission has reduced prior requests; it should do so again, or deny the residential increase altogether. Thank you for considering these comments. Sincerely,
11/12/2026 8:57:17 PM	Oppose Docket	Christine	Schultz	Our PGE bill has increased exponentially over the past few years. Our income has not. The peak hour rebates are a joke. Gone for a whole week in the summer during one and we saved $4 by having no air conditioning during 90+ degree weather over that week. PGE needs to make due with what they've got, just like the rest of us.
11/12/2026 11:10:33 PM	Oppose Docket	Kelsey	Gregor	How are people supposed to afford power with a rate increase?! You have just kept raising the rates year after year its ridiculous. Stop making things so unaffordable for us you can do better!!!!!
11/12/2026 11:12:22 PM	Oppose Docket	Kelsey	Gregor	How are we supposed to afford power with ANOTHER rate increase? Its absolutely ridiculous you keep increasing our rates each year. Come on you can do better!!! Stop making power so unaffordable for people.
11/13/2026 4:56:33 AM	Oppose Docket	Brandi	Holmes	Cost of groceries, cost of fuel, cost of insurance, tax increases, property tax increases, utility prices raised every year. The amount of businesses that have left Oregon already, the fact that healthcare insurance companies on market in the state of Oregon are very limited because they don’t want to insure people here so companies are getting back quotes with astronomical rates for their employees. You are joking right? Another utility increase? Give these people a break. You don’t think the majority of people are barely making ends meet as it is? I get you need to line your pockets but watch everyone struggle even more to do it though?
11/13/2026 6:33:02 AM	Oppose Docket	Ally	Edwards	Hello, I am shocked that another rate hike is being considered. Rates have gone gone up twice as much an inflation, it does not make sense. Customers are scrapping by and will soon be unable to pay these bills. Please take time to view PGEs spending habits before bringing another rate hike to customers. Oregon is becoming unsustainable to live in and this is just one example of it. Why have other energy companies across Oregon not had the same rate of hikes?
11/13/2026 6:47:49 AM	Oppose Docket	Matt	Bosse	OPUC continues to approve PGE increases each and every time making it look like OPUC is in PGE's back pocket. PGE .customers have had more than their fair share of increases from PGE. any further increased should be shouldered by data centers or PGE needs to better mange there finances. Enough is enough. PGE customers are tapped out.
11/13/2026 7:04:17 AM	Oppose Docket	Jordan	Reich	To the Commissioners of the Oregon Public Utility Commission: I am a PGE customer in Clackamas County, and I oppose PGE’s request in UE 473 as filed. PGE seeks an overall 4.8% increase effective July 1, 2027, including about 3.9% for residential customers, or roughly $8.33 a month for a household using 780 kWh. I ask the Commission to reject or substantially reduce it. 1. Customers have absorbed too much, too fast. Rates rose 8% in 2022, nearly 9% in 2023, and 18% in 2024. This request follows another increase this year. Household incomes have not risen at that pace. Another increase, even one that looks modest on its own, compounds on top of these. 2. The requested return on equity is too high. The filing is based on a 50% debt, 50% equity capital structure and a 9.75% return on equity. In PGE’s last rate case, the Commission used a lower return on equity, recognizing that PGE’s frequent rate case filings lower its financial risk. PGE has since filed again, so that reasoning applies with more force. I ask the Commission to set the return on equity and the equity ratio below PGE’s proposal. 3. Growth should pay for growth. PGE says industrial load is growing about 10% annually and expects roughly 10% annual growth from large customers through 2030. Meanwhile, residential deliveries fell 1.4% after adjusting for weather. PGE also acknowledges that the residential increase would have been higher without the large-load tariff, underscoring how much cost shifting is at stake. Households are not driving this spending and should not pay for it. I ask the Commission to scrutinize every growth-related investment and require that large-load customers bear the costs they cause. That includes the cost of any resources acquired or built to serve them. 4. Shareholder returns are rising while customers are squeezed. PGE’s board raised the dividend by about 5% annualized and targets 5%–7% long-term earnings and dividend growth. Customers bear the cost of that growth through rates, and the Commission should weigh it when judging whether the request is just and reasonable. 5. PGE’s offered protections are too weak. PGE’s $25 million in cost savings offsets only part of the request. Its proposal to cap 2028 and 2029 base rate increases at inflation is a promise, not a guarantee. If the Commission approves any increase, I ask that it make the cap binding and add: - Disallowance of costs not shown to be prudent, used and useful. - Ring-fencing so ratepayers do not fund costs tied to PGE’s holding company restructuring or the pending Washington acquisition. - Continued and expanded bill assistance for low-income and fixed-income households. Please protect customers from further increases that are not clearly justified. In my own situation, I have devoted significant resources to solar generation and have switched all of my use to lower-tiered time-of-use packages to help conserve energy and decrease my electric bill. Even with all those mitigations in place, which have costs in and of themselves, the electrical bill is still a real consideration every month amid the continual rises in prices. I have so much sympathy and empathy for those who are not in a position to even take those efforts to help reduce costs. Electricity is not a luxury; it is a bare necessity. This simply has to stop. There must be creative thinking and better solutions; this entire election was about costs being too high. Unless we start to address that problem holistically and at every level, the populace will keep searching for a political party (and, by extension, the officials selected to serve it) that can. Thank you for considering my comments.
11/13/2026 10:31:05 AM	Oppose Docket	Tennille	Gifford	Absolutely insane that this will be the 8th year straight in making increases in a time when people are struggling to stay afloat. Many of those years, were large increases. This outpaced inflation (almost double). How about making sure PGE fiscal responsibility include these maintenances? Stop having the people pay for poor budgeting and fiscal planning.
11/13/2026 12:08:58 PM	Oppose Docket	Lucy	Ludwig	PGE needs to curtail rate increases, which have increased 65% in the last 10 years. More and more households have become financially stressed, barely able to afford the basics. Water and energy are essential, and costs are pushing people to the edge.
11/13/2026 12:50:14 PM	Oppose Docket	Daniel	Derrick	I am a PGE residential customer, and I strongly oppose any rate increase for 2027. PGE is asking for about $179 million more per year, a 4.8% overall increase that includes 3.9%, or about $8.33 a month, for the average residential customer. According to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board (CUB), this would be PGE's eighth consecutive year of rate increases [1]. OPB reported on April 14, 2026 that PGE's residential customers are now paying nearly 60% more than in 2020 [2], and CUB says rates rose nearly 50% between 2021 and 2025 alone [3], while consumer prices rose roughly 20% to 24% over that period [4]. That is about twice the rate of inflation - at a time when households were already absorbing the highest inflation in a generation. In 2024, PGE disconnected about 32,000 customers for nonpayment, a record number [5]. PGE remained highly profitable throughout. Its net income grew from $244 million in 2021 to $313 million in 2024 and $306 million in 2025, and it raised its dividend every year, from $1.70 per share in 2021 to $2.08 in 2025 [6][7]. PGE provides an essential service to a captive customer base. I cannot shop elsewhere for electricity. If I could, I would choose a utility that offers reliable service at affordable rates, and I would reward that utility with my business. Measured against those standards, I do not believe PGE has served its customers well: CUB spokesperson Charlotte Shuff told OPB that PGE's rates are already higher than the national average and among the highest of Oregon's major utilities, and that for many customers they are not affordable [3]. I believe many customers would leave if they had the option. Because we have no such option, the Commission is the only check that a competitive market would otherwise provide. PGE says it needs this money to replace and upgrade poles, meters, distribution equipment, and transmission lines, including the more than 100-year-old South Milliken transmission lines, to reduce outages and improve reliability [3][8]. I understand that maintaining and adapting an electrical grid costs money. But the pressures PGE cites, including climate change, extreme weather, and growing electricity demand, have been foreseeable for many years. A well-managed utility would have planned and invested for them in a timely way. The cost of failing to do so should fall on the company and its shareholders, not automatically on ratepayers. Meanwhile, PGE's leadership has been rewarded generously. According to PGE's proxy statements filed with the SEC, CEO Maria Pope's total reported compensation rose from about $3.22 million in 2018, her first year as CEO, to about $7.58 million in 2025 [9][10]. That is an increase of roughly 136%, while consumer prices rose about 28% [4]. Even measured from 2019, her pay rose about 87%, more than three times the 26% rise in prices [4][11]. Average reported pay for PGE's other named executive officers rose about 71% from 2021 to 2025, compared with about 19% inflation [4][10]. Executive pay at PGE has grown far faster than inflation while customers were told, year after year, that higher bills were unavoidable. Oregonians are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, and it is wrong for executives to be rewarded so richly while the company they run adds to that burden. No company has a right to earn a large profit year after year, regardless of economic conditions or its own performance. Consider Intel, one of Oregon's largest private employers. It fell behind its competitors after years of strategic missteps and a failure to anticipate where its industry was heading. Its customers had other options, and they took them. So in 2024, Intel posted a multibillion-dollar quarterly loss, suspended a dividend it had paid since 1992, and its CEO departed [13]. Its shareholders and its leadership bore (at least some of) the consequences. Why are PGE's investors not subject to the same risk? When PGE fails to plan ahead, it does not lose customers, cut its dividend, or change its leadership. It asks this Commission for a rate increase, and its customers pay. Regulation is meant to give a utility the opportunity to earn a fair return, not a guarantee of one. It should be possible to say plainly: PGE's leadership did not prepare for foreseeable challenges, its customers cannot absorb higher bills during a cost-of-living crisis, and so, for now, the company will be less profitable. Investors who did not account for that possibility made a bad bet, and that is a risk every investor takes. It is not the public's job to make them whole. In a competitive market, the price of poor management falls on the company. For a monopoly utility, it falls on the public – unless the Commission says no. Please say no. Thank you for your consideration, Daniel S Derrick Sources 1. Statesman Journal, "Customers push back as PGE seeks 8th straight rate hike," Nov. 11, 2026: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/customers-push-back-pge-se
11/13/2026 2:20:36 PM	Oppose Docket			Hello. I am writing to oppose the PGE rate hike under UE 473. I simply cannot afford an additional hike, and the extra money would have to come out go my only "flexible" budget left--my grocery budget. I a low income disabled individual living off a fixed income. Due to my disabilities, old apartment, and old appliances supplied by my landlord, I use a high portion of electricity every month. My energy bill is usually in the top 3 bills per month. I enrolled in all of the income based and money saving options offered by PGE. I weather proof my apartment as much as I can, and used tools to detect "vampire" appliances. I seek out LIHEAP, although I have yet to be able to get an appointment due to the extremely limited and competitive hotline system for getting an appointment. Short of moving or not heating or cooling my home, I am out of options. As we all know, the cost of living has risen dramatically in the last few years. Even if the proposed PGE increase is a few dollars a month, that is money I need for the increasing cost of food. No one should be in the position where they are forced to choose between heat or groceries. The increasing rates make the low income discounts effectively useless. Please do not approve a rate increase for PGE for 2027. Portlanders are already overburdened with energy prices, and cannot afford another.
11/13/2026 2:24:52 PM	Oppose Docket	Barbara	Roozenboom	We are a small, family owned business in Clackamas County. Most of our employees cannot afford their bills as it is (some have taken second jobs to cover basic necessities). Any increase in utilities is likely to sink them. I strongly urge you to think of the hard working men and women of Oregon who can’t afford this or any increase.
11/13/2026 4:02:43 PM	Oppose Docket	Heather	Thompson	Our rates continue to increase yet service interruptions are frequent and cost us money to replace lost food. Our area experiences many outages and we live in town. It's ridiculous. If the increase in funds meant a decrease in outages, I'd be willing to support it.