Oregon utility raises data‑center electricity rates 30% while cutting residential costs 1.3%

An Oregon power company approved a rate change that raises data‑center electricity bills by 30 percent. The adjustment applies to facilities consuming more than 20 megawatts of power. Residential electricity customers will see a modest 1.3 percent reduction in their rates. The change is intended to ensure data‑center operators pay a fair share of grid costs. The utility framed the move as balancing industrial demand with household affordability. The new rates are part of a broader power act aimed at modernizing the state’s energy pricing. Stakeholders expect cloud providers to assess the financial impact of the higher charges. The policy will take effect after regulatory approval and industry notification.