Despite the fact Oregon has tons of free wind and dam power, we have power bills that are going up by double-digit rates every year. Up nearly 20% in just 3 years.

We have much higher costs for power than many parts of the country. Why?

Dramatically increased state regulation, demand pricing, and requirements to be 100% carbon free by 2040 name a few.

https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2024/03/5-takeaways-why-are-oregon-power-rates-going-up-so-fast.html