Senate approves bill creating special rate class for very large electricity users including data centers

Jun 3, 2025

The Senate passed House Bill 35 46 B to direct regulators to create a special service class for facilities using 20 MW or more, aiming to shield households from infrastructure costs tied to large data centers and similar users.

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The Oregon State Senate on Tuesday approved House Bill 35 46 B, known in debate as the “Power Act,” directing the Public Utility Commission to establish a separate class of service for very large electricity users — those using 20 megawatts or more.

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