PGE rate increase: Portland residents will likely see 5.5% hike in 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland General Electric customers are expected to see a jump in their monthly utility bills after the company’s rate increase was approved by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission on Friday.

The general rate increase of 3.3% is expected to combine with other adjustments to create a 6.2% increase that will be distributed across residential, commercial and industrial customers in 2025.

Residents will likely see a combined increase of approximately 5.5%...