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Oregon data centers must pay more for electricity, state regulators rule
Oregon data centers must pay more for electricity, state regulators rule
Oregon data centers must pay more for electricity, state regulators rule

Published on: 05/07/2026

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Data centers, like this QTS facility in Hillsboro, are responsible for a huge increase in Oregon power use. Thursday's order aims to shield residents and other businesses from the costs of supplying the tech industry.

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved a major overhaul of how Portland General Electric charges data centers for power Thursday, mandating that the state’s biggest electricity users bear more of the grid’slong‑term costs.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/05/oregon-data-centers-must-pay-more-for-electricity-state-regulators-rule.html

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