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Public Utility Commission of Oregon
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Oregon's utility regulator; three appointed commissioners (Chair Letha Tawney, Les Perkins, Karin Power in 2025-26). Implements HB 3546 through PGE's Schedule 96 (UM 2377) and PacifiCorp's Schedule 401 (UE 463).
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Regulatory Capture Assessment
Regulatory capture occurs when a regulatory agency advances the interests of the industry it is meant to oversee. The indicators below track evidence of capture for this agency. According to the academic literature (Stigler 1971, Carpenter & Moss 2013), captured agencies exhibit declining enforcement, revolving door personnel pipelines, and rule-making that favors incumbents over public interest.
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| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| issued_rule | UE 463: PacifiCorp Schedule 401, service to new large energy use facilities (pending) | Suspended PacifiCorp's Schedule 401 (Order 25-516, Dec 16, 2025); no final order yet. | Source |
| issued_rule | PUC Order 26-154 (UM 2377): PGE Schedule 96, the data center rate class | Entered Order 26-154 in UM 2377 (PGE Schedule 96), May 7, 2026. | Source |
| issued_rule | PUC Order 24-447 (UE 433): PacifiCorp rate case, initial requirements for very large loads | Entered Order 24-447 in UE 433 (PacifiCorp very large load requirements), Dec 19, 2024. | Source |