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PGE originally asked for a 7% increase in rates for 2025. Recently PGE has upped the ask to 10.9%. There is still time to submit public comments as the PUC will not be making a decision until December 2024.
Check out the articles below for more info.
Pacific Power has asked for a rate increase of 17.9%. There is time to submit comments on this rate increase as the decision will not be made until December 2024.
Article about Pacific Power request.
CLIMATE PROTECTIOn PROGRAM
Submit comments in regards to the Climate Protection Program. The original program was instituted by EXECUTIVE ORDER by Governor Kate Brown. It is designed to reduce 90% of carbon emissions from oil and natural gas companies by 2050. This program would also include a “carbon credit” program as well as regulate industries such as papermills, and concrete manufacturers.
Article about Climate Protection Program
The CPP will effect natural gas & oil prices. It will also institute a carbon credit system which will make goods and services more expensive.
Marion County Commissioners concerns about the CPP
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DEQ Hearing NW Natural Testimony
DEQ Public Hearing Beaverton Chamber testimony
SUBMIT COMMENTS TO:cpp.2024@deq.oregon.gov
DEADLINE: Friday, September 27th by 4:00pm
An Upcoming Public meetingvia zoom
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, 3:20 - 5:20 p.m.
Hosted by the Environmental Quality Commission
Presentation slides (English/Spanish)
Join by Zoom
Join by phone:
Call-in number: 669-928-4609 US Toll free
Meeting ID: 856 2289 4176
Washington instituted a similar program titled the Climate Commitment Act and it has raised their gas tax significantly.
PROPOSED RULES FOR TOLLING THE I-5 BRIDGE
The only tolled facility moving forward is the Interstate Bridge Replacement program, which would be tolled by the Washington State Department of Transportation, with toll rates and policies jointly set by the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) and the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC).
The comment period for the proposed rules for this tolling project are open until October 3rd @ 11:59pm. OREGON LIMITED TOLL RULES
There are 3 ways that you can leave public comment:
Send an email: oregontollrules@odot.oregon.gov
(please include “rulemaking comment” in the subject line)
Leaving a voicemail: (541) 603-9677
Mailing a printed comment:
Oregon Department of Transportation
Attn: Director’s Office Rulemaking
355 Capitol St. NE MS11
Salem, Oregon, 97301
You can also attend the virtual public hearing:
September 18 12-1:30 p.m. PT
Please click the Zoom link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82548204158?pwd=69GaHSZzjF0pgyjmN7UhjLFumZ709g.1
Passcode: 259370
Sign up in advance to provide testimony at the virtual hearing by using this form.