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How Oregon is making sure no one loses electricity during the 100-degree heat wave
How Oregon is making sure no one loses electricity during the 100-degree heat wave
How Oregon is making sure no one loses electricity during the 100-degree heat wave

Published on: 08/22/2025

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Electric utility companies, including Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power, will be required to provide electricity to nonpaying customers during the current and any upcoming heat waves this year.

Oregonians who are at risk of losing electricity during a heat wave shouldn’t fear disconnection this week and next, due to new state protections barring electric utility companies from disconnecting non-paying customers when the temperatures skyrocket.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/weather/2025/08/how-oregon-is-making-sure-no-one-loses-electricity-during-the-100-degree-heat-wave.html

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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY WITH NEW TOOLS AND FAMILY RESOURCES Did you know that the Coos B...

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