E&E News: Oregon mulls overhaul of wildfire standards for utilities
A proposal that would force investor-owned utilities to submit wildfire plans is under attack for what critics say is its focus on shielding companies from lawsuits.
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PacifiCorp involved in bills in Oregon, western states, limiting utility wildfire liability, damages • Oregon Capital Chronicle
In five western states, PacifiCorp is involved in bills that would offer some protection against lawsuits for powerline-ignited wildfires if companies get mitigation plans approved by the state.
PacifiCorp Was Grossly Negligent in Oregon’s 2020 Wildfires. Now It’s Asking Lawmakers for Protection.
PacifiCorp has waged a campaign, in the courts and now in the halls of the state Capitol, to reduce its financial obligation.
Oregon wildfire bills offer some financial protections to utility companies
A bill introduced Tuesday would create a fund to help people who lose homes or businesses to utility-caused wildfires — as long as they agree not to sue utility companies for that damage.
The Secret Society Raising Your Electricity Bills
A breakthrough report details how utility companies use bogus models to earn excess profits.
Sen. Wyden calls on Oregon’s largest electric utility to detail true drivers of massive rate hikes
Customers of Oregon’s largest investor-owned electric utility pay more than 40% more for their electricity today than they did just four years ago.