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  • Published on Jun 2, 2026

    Huge $3.2B HVDC transmission project adds ND cooperative to its utility consortium

    The $3.2 billion North Plains Connector transmission project has received Minnkota Power Cooperative as the eighth member of its utility consortium. Minnkota, a not-for-profit electric generation and transmission cooperative headquartered in Grand Forks, …

    Source: Renewable Energy World - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 2, 2026

    Avangrid Finishes Construction of New Oregon Solar Project, Connects to the Grid

    Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that it has completed construction of its Tower Solar project in Morrow County, Oregon and connected it to the regional electric grid. Avangrid expects to achieve …

    Source: North American Clean Energy - Pending
  • Published on May 25, 2026

    Portland General Electric: Undervalued And Growing, Moving Away From Oregon

    Summary Portland General Electric offers a discounted entry as it expands from Oregon into more regulatory-friendly Washington, targeting long-term multiple rerating. POR's Q1 earnings dropped year-over-year due to seasonality and one-off regulatory …

    Source: Seeking Alpha - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 1, 2026

    Motel conversion proposal in Portland land use review intakes | June 1, 2026

    A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Type 2 procedure (adjustment) – pending                                    Address: Northwest Ninth Avenue (within the 97209 …

    Source: Daily Journal of Commerce - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 1, 2026

    Minnkota Power Cooperative Joins North Plains Connector Utility Consortium

    BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 1, 2026-- North Plains Connector welcomes Minnkota Power Cooperative (Minnkota) as the eighth member of its utility consortium. Minnkota has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with North Plains …

    Source: Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 13, 2026

    Portland General Electric’s data center customers will pay more for electricity under landmark law

    Data centers and other large industrial power users in Oregon will soon pay more to access electricity through Portland General Electric This comes after state utility regulators issued an order last week under Oregon’s POWER Act, which creates a new rate …

    Source: Jefferson Public Radio - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on May 31, 2026

    'Up in smoke': Cannabis growing operation in Oregon catches fire

    Firefighters responded on Saturday to a building in the Estacada Industrial Park that houses a marijuana grow. ESTACADA, Ore. — Firefighters faced significant challenges as they battled a fire at a cannabis growing operation on Saturday. A caller reported …

    Source: KING 5 - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2026

    Portland General Electric prepares for tough fire season ahead

    PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - According to the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM), fire season is expected to start early and run long this year. Local utility companies like Portland General Electric (PGE) said they are already prepared to help emergency …

    Source: FOX 12 - Oregon - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 31, 2026

    'Up in smoke': Cannabis growing operation in Estacada catches fire

    ESTACADA, Ore. — Firefighters faced significant challenges as they battled a fire at a cannabis growing operation on Saturday. A caller reported that smoke was coming from inside a building. Estacada Fire District responded just before 11 a.m. to the …

    Source: KGW 8 - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on May 31, 2026

    Cannabis grow house sparks complicated blaze in Estacada

    Published 7:36 pm Saturday, May 30, 2026 A complicated commercial fire was reported at a cannabis grow house in Estacada, requiring significant resources to douse and clear potential hazardous materials. The incident was reported at 10:57 a.m. Saturday, …

    Source: Sandy Post - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on May 25, 2026

    The ghosts of Trojan: 5 ways Oregon’s only nuclear plant still haunts the Northwest

    This week marks both the 50th anniversary of Portland General Electric starting up the only nuclear plant ever built in Oregon, the Trojan Nuclear Plant, and the 20th anniversary of the utility blowing up the plant’s iconic cooling tower. When it was built …

    Source: Jefferson Public Radio - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on May 29, 2026

    Oregon PUC approves PGE’s large-load tariff framework for data centers

    Dive Brief: Oregon regulators on May 7 approved a new large-load tariff framework for data centers exceeding 20 MW that requires long-term contracts, customer-paid distribution upgrades and a surcharge for the largest projects. The Oregon Public Utility …

    Source: Utility Dive - Pending
  • Published on May 28, 2026

    Sherman County Court holds off on Biglow Solar mitigation fund, weighs $500K ambulance purchase

    MORO - The Sherman County Court declined Tuesday to sign a memorandum of understanding governing roughly $1 million in farmland mitigation money tied to the Biglow Solar project, sending the agreement back for changes before construction begins June 17 …

    Source: The Times Journal - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on May 27, 2026

    Report: Utility Costs Flat in Q1 2026 for Average Household Despite Gas Surging

    The rise in gas prices has mainly been contributed to by global supply chain pressures and an increase in power generation. The Intentional Energy Agency (IEA) expects gas power generation to increase by another 17% this year to meet electrification demand …

    Source: T&D World - Pending
  • Published on May 15, 2026

    Fatal Accident At Dam

    (Estacada, OR)  --  One person has been killed and another person was injured in a workplace accident at River Mill Dam near Estacada on Thursday.  The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office reports a contractor hired to perform testing at the dam was …

    Source: KBND - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on May 23, 2026

    FLASHBACK: Pelton men pin hopes on U.S. aid in 1951

    100 Years Ago May 27, 1926 — Graduates of RUHS The Redmond Union High School commencement exercises were held in the gymnasium Thursday evening May 20 at 8:00 o’-clock. Dean Straub of the U. of O. gave an unusually fine address. The class this year was not …

    Source: Redmond Spokesman - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on May 23, 2026

    New town clerk hired for Longboat Key

    Outgoing Town Clerk Trish Shinkle will retire on June 19. After two decades, the town of Longboat Key will get a new town clerk this summer. Trish Shinkle, who started with the town in 2006, is retiring. Her last day is June 19, she said. Celine Kidwell …

    Source: Observer - Florida - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2026

    Should data centers pay for grid upgrades? Oregon regulators think so

    The Oregon Public Utilities Commission recently approved several elements of Portland General Electric’s proposals for charging customers based on their contribution to growth – which is meant to ensure that data centers will pay for new infrastructure …

    Source: Renewable Energy World - Center-left
  • Published on May 12, 2026

    PacifiCorp proposal aims to shield Central Oregon customers from large energy user costs

    CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) -- New rules approved by Oregon regulators aimed at how utilities charge large energy users are expected to have implications beyond Portland General Electric, including for Central Oregon customers served by Pacific Power. The Oregon …

    Source: KTVZ - Oregon - Neutral

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