Stop PGE's Unjust Rate Hikes: Protect Oregonians from Financial Burden
The Issue
Petition to Rescind PGE Rate Increases
To:
- Public Utility Commission
- Governor Tina Kotek
- Majority Leaders, Oregon House and Senate
Subject:
Rescind PGE's 18% Rate Increase Effective 1/1/2024 and the Scheduled 10.9% Increase on 1/1/2025
Who is impacted?
The recent PGE rate increases have severely impacted countless Oregonians, particularly those already struggling to make ends meet. During the winter of 2024, many residents were forced to endure dangerously low indoor temperatures, some as low as 50°F, due to the unaffordable rates imposed on January 1, 2024. This summer's heat wave has only compounded the crisis, with vulnerable individuals unable to afford the cost of running air conditioners, leading to heat-related illnesses and deaths.
What is at stake?
If these rate increases remain in place, the financial burden on Oregon residents will continue to grow, exacerbating hardships and endangering lives. Conversely, rescinding these rate hikes would provide immediate financial relief, ensuring that people can maintain safe and healthy living conditions throughout the year. It is critical that the needs of the community are prioritized over the financial interests of PGE and its investors.
Why is now the time to act?
Immediate action is essential to prevent further harm to Oregonians, that has now faced with a record number of disconnections. The upcoming 10.9% rate increase scheduled for January 1, 2025, threatens to worsen the already dire situation. By rescinding both the 2024 and 2025 rate increases now, we can alleviate the current financial strain on residents and foster a more equitable approach to addressing the costs of necessary infrastructure improvements. This is a pivotal moment to advocate for fair energy rates and protect the well-being of all Oregon residents.
Sign this petition to demand fair and just energy rates for all Oregonians.
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The Issue
Petition to Rescind PGE Rate Increases
To:
- Public Utility Commission
- Governor Tina Kotek
- Majority Leaders, Oregon House and Senate
Subject:
Rescind PGE's 18% Rate Increase Effective 1/1/2024 and the Scheduled 10.9% Increase on 1/1/2025
Who is impacted?
The recent PGE rate increases have severely impacted countless Oregonians, particularly those already struggling to make ends meet. During the winter of 2024, many residents were forced to endure dangerously low indoor temperatures, some as low as 50°F, due to the unaffordable rates imposed on January 1, 2024. This summer's heat wave has only compounded the crisis, with vulnerable individuals unable to afford the cost of running air conditioners, leading to heat-related illnesses and deaths.
What is at stake?
If these rate increases remain in place, the financial burden on Oregon residents will continue to grow, exacerbating hardships and endangering lives. Conversely, rescinding these rate hikes would provide immediate financial relief, ensuring that people can maintain safe and healthy living conditions throughout the year. It is critical that the needs of the community are prioritized over the financial interests of PGE and its investors.
Why is now the time to act?
Immediate action is essential to prevent further harm to Oregonians, that has now faced with a record number of disconnections. The upcoming 10.9% rate increase scheduled for January 1, 2025, threatens to worsen the already dire situation. By rescinding both the 2024 and 2025 rate increases now, we can alleviate the current financial strain on residents and foster a more equitable approach to addressing the costs of necessary infrastructure improvements. This is a pivotal moment to advocate for fair energy rates and protect the well-being of all Oregon residents.
Sign this petition to demand fair and just energy rates for all Oregonians.
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Petition created on August 7, 2024