This decision is why your PGE bill went slightly down in mid 2026; it shifted data center costs off residential rates.
-$2a month, est.
Portland General Electric, Oregon
General rate case for 2027 rates
Pending Base rate case, docket UE 473 before the Oregon Public Utility Commission.
+$8a month
on a typical bill, if approved as asked
As published by the utility or the commission.
Fileddate not published
Hearingnot scheduled yet
Decisionpending
On billsafter the decision
PGE filed a new general rate case in early August 2026 proposing an overall 4.8 percent increase, with new rates expected to take effect July 1, 2027. The company said an average residential household would see its bill rise by about 8.33 dollars a month. The Oregon Public Utility Commission will review the request for about ten months, including public input, before deciding.
What it means for your bill: This pending case would raise your PGE bill starting mid 2027; it has not been decided yet.
- Status
- Pending
- Utility
- Portland General Electric
- Commission
- Oregon Public Utility Commission
- Docket
- UE 473
- Requested
- 4.8% residential
- Typical bill change
- +$8.33 a month
- Last checked
- August 29, 2026
How to comment
The OPUC lists UE 473 among its pending general rate cases with public comments open; you can also email [email protected] or call 503-378-6678 referencing the docket number. Comment page. Oregon Citizens' Utility Board represents households in this case.
Sources
- Portland General Electric proposes to raise residential rates by nearly 4% next year, OPB, 2026-07-31
- Public Utility Commission: Current Major Cases, Oregon Public Utility Commission, 2026-08-01
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Other Portland General Electric matters
This annual fuel and cost adjustment raised your PGE bill about 8 dollars a month starting April 2026.
+$8a month