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PacifiCorp has entered into an agreement with Portland General Electric, or PGE, to sell its wind, natural gas generation and distribution assets and infrastructure to serve customers in Washington. Read the full news release »
We know that customers may have questions about this transaction. Below, please find several questions and their answers.
No. Existing electricity rates will be honored as part of the 12-month regulatory review, approval and operational transition process.
Like Pacific Power, PGE delivers safe, reliable electricity to homes, businesses and communities and is committed to providing excellent service to Washington customers. The same local teams in Yakima and Walla Walla areas will be handling service and operations.
Your service will remain with Pacific Power during the regulatory review and approval process, which is expected to take 12 months. Both utilities are planning for a seamless transition for customers, with no expected service disruptions. Changes will be communicated to you well in advance of the transfer.
The sale reflects each company’s strategic focus. Operations will continue reliably.
Yes, PGE will deliver investments in maintenance and upgrades for continued reliable system performance.
Please continue to contact us at Pacific Power at 1-888-221-7070 or online at PacificPower.net/Contact for billing and support during the regulatory review and approval process, which is expected to take 12 months. Both utilities will work to transfer customer account records, so you will most likely not need to take any action. Changes will be communicated to you well in advance of the transfer.
PGE has a strong record of customer service and is well positioned to deliver benefits to Washington customers.
PGE will maintain local operations and employment.
No, there are no plans for Washington facility closures or operational workforce reductions as a result of this transaction. The same local teams in Yakima and Walla Walla areas will be handling local service and operations.
Clean energy commitments and standards remain unchanged. PGE is committed to making continued progress on Washington's clean energy goals.
The generation will continue serving Washington customers to support local reliability. Washington-based power plants will continue being operated by local Washington employees preserving service quality, reliability and affordability.
No. Las tarifas eléctricas y las condiciones contractuales vigentes se respetarán durante los 12 meses que durará el proceso de revisión regulatoria, aprobación y transición operativa.
Al igual que Pacific Power, PGE suministra electricidad segura y confiable a hogares, empresas y comunidades y se compromete a ofrecer un servicio excelente a los clientes de Washington. Los mismos equipos locales en las áreas de Yakima y Walla Walla se encargarán del servicio y las operaciones.
Su servicio permanecerá en Pacific Power durante el proceso de revisión y aprobación regulatoria, que se espera que dure 12 meses. Ambas empresas prevén una transición fluida para los clientes, sin interrupciones del servicio. Los cambios le serán comunicados a usted con suficiente anticipación a la transferencia.
La venta refleja el enfoque estratégico de cada empresa. Las operaciones continuarán de forma confiable.
Sí, PGE realizará inversiones en mantenimiento y mejoras para que el sistema siga funcionando de manera confiable.
Por favor, continúe comunicándose con nosotros en Pacific Power al 1-888-225-2611 o PacificPower.net/es para consultas de facturación y apoyo durante el proceso de revisión y aprobación regulatoria, el cual se espera dure 12 meses. Ambas compañías trabajarán para transferir los registros de las cuentas de los clientes, por lo que lo más probable es que usted no tenga que hacer nada. Los cambios se le comunicarán con suficiente anticipación a la transferencia.
PGE tiene un sólido historial de servicio al cliente y está bien posicionada para ofrecer beneficios a los clientes de Washington.
PGE mantendrá las operaciones y el empleo local.
No, no está previsto el cierre de instalaciones en Washington ni la reducción de personal operativo como resultado de esta transacción. Los mismos equipos locales de las zonas de Yakima y Walla Walla se encargarán del servicio y las operaciones locales.
Los compromisos y normas en materia de energía limpia se mantienen sin cambios. PGE se compromete a seguir avanzando en los objetivos de energía limpia de Washington.
La generación seguirá prestando servicio a los clientes de Washington para apoyar la confiabilidad local. Las centrales eléctricas con sede en Washington seguirán siendo operadas por empleados locales de Washington preservando la calidad, confiabilidad y manteniendo un servicio accesible.
Your primary contacts and account representatives will remain the same during the regulatory review and approval process, which is expected to take 12 months.
Existing power purchase agreements and contracts will remain in effect and will be administered as structured.
Both utilities are planning for a seamless transition for customers. We do not anticipate any system changes that could affect billing or operations. Consistent with our standard practice, any changes will be communicated well in advance with timelines and instructions once the transaction closes.
All clean energy commitments and standards remain unchanged. PGE is committed to making continued progress on Washington’s clean energy goals.
Current programs and incentives will continue; any future changes will be clearly communicated in a timely manner.
PGE is committed to long-term, reliable service and does not anticipate any impacts as a result of this transaction.