Bob Jenks and Charlotte Shuff, Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, April 23rd 2024
One question we have been asked recently is whether the big rate hikes we have been receiving are due to Oregon’s clean energy mandates. Would we have avoided these big rate increases if we did not pass clean energy mandates?
The simple answer is no. Clean energy policy is not responsible for rising energy bills in Oregon
There is little evidence to suggest that Oregon customers would have lower rates without our requirements that utilities invest in clean energy and phase out of fossil fuels.
Energy Bills Are Increasing Without Clean Energy Investments
Rates are increasing where there are no clean energy mandates.
