2022 Price Changes

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved an overall price increase for PGE customers of about 4 percent beginning January 1, 2022. The annual update was filed with the Commission to reflect the estimated cost of wholesale power and fuel purchase to provide customers with reliable electric service. This price increase also included several newly passed house bills from the state legislature in 2021. There will be a second rate change when the general rate case becomes effective on May 9, 2022.

We file an annual update with the Commission reflecting the estimated cost of wholesale power and fuel purchases we’ll make over the coming year to provide you with reliable electric service. The price increase for January 2022 is based on that estimate. At the end of each year we review our actual costs, and the commission takes that into account when it sets prices for the following year.

The impact of specific price changes will vary depending on the amount of power you use each month and your customer category. These new prices reflect careful analysis and review by our regulators to ensure any change we make is necessary and prudent.

To help you manage your energy use and your bills, we have several programs available. For example, we offer free advice and in-depth information on saving energy, and we can help connect you with Energy Trust of Oregon incentives. There are also billing and payment options to make budgeting easier as well as free online tools to help you understand and manage your energy use. We can connect you with assistance programs — such as HEAT Oregon — to help in times of need. Visit portlandgeneral.com/save to learn more about these resources.

Across the major customer categories, the Commission-approved price changes starting in January are:

For more detailed information, visit our tariff schedules or visit the OPUC website .