Pacific Power Customers to see small rate decrease starting January 2026

Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) officials say Pacific Power customers will see a modest decrease in their electric bills starting January 1, 2026. The change comes after the PUC approved new rates based on PacifiCorp’s annual forecast of power costs needed to meet customer demand in the coming year.

For a typical residential customer using 900 kilowatt-hours per month, the reduction amounts to about 96 cents, or 0.7%, bringing the average monthly bill to approximately $153.28. Actual impacts will vary depending on energy usage and customer type, including single-family, multi-family, commercial, or industrial accounts.

The decrease is primarily driven by projected fuel costs, purchased power, and wholesale sales, among other anticipated power cost expenses for 2026. Commission Chair Letha Tawney said, “We appreciate the hard work of PUC staff, stakeholders, and PacifiCorp in this case, which resulted in a slight decrease for customers to start 2026. Thanks to House Bill 3179, customer rates cannot increase during the winter heating season, helping families manage utility bills when they need it most.”

Additional rate adjustments are expected to take effect April 1, 2026, with specific impacts announced in March.

Customers looking to manage energy usage and reduce future bills can explore incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon, including income-qualified offers, or learn low-cost and no-cost energy-saving tips. For bill payment assistance, support for past-due balances, or programs like the Equal Pay Program, Pacific Power customers can call 888-221-7070 or visit the company’s website. Local Community Action agencies also offer assistance programs.

Pacific Power serves more than 620,000 customers in Oregon.