AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUtility Rates: Pacific Power’s proposed 2027 settlement would leave residential bills up about 0.3% on average while commercial and industrial rates fall 6.5%. Meanwhile, NW Natural customers in Salem face a 7.3% increase, and Cascade Natural Gas rates rise 10.7% starting Oct. 31. Logistics: Scan Global Logistics has agreed to acquire Oregon-based OIA Global in its largest-ever investment, expanding its freight and supply-chain business. Port Investment: A $204.8 million federal grant advances the Port of Coos Bay’s intermodal project, a major step for Oregon freight infrastructure. Data Center Policy: Washington County voted against supporting large standalone data centers on unincorporated land and barred county land deals and voluntary easements for such projects, but stopped short of a moratorium. Consumer Privacy: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield helped lead a multistate $220 million settlement with General Motors over selling drivers’ location and driving data; GM must obtain consent before collecting or sharing the information.
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