Committee hears competing views on bill to classify large energy users, including data centers

May 5, 2025

The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment held a public hearing May 5 on House Bill 3,546 A, which would direct the Oregon Public Utility Commission to create a rate classification and contracting framework for large energy customers such as data centers.

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The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment on May 5 held a public hearing on House Bill 3,546 A, which would direct the Oregon Public Utility Commission to create a rate classification and contracting tools for very large energy customers, including data centers and cryptocurrency operations.

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