Oregon Regulator Rejects Some of Utility’s Attempts to Bill Customers for Lobbying and Advertising Costs

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By Nick CunninghamOct 26, 2022, 12:25 am363 pts
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) partially rejected attempts by NW Natural to pass on the costs of lobbying and promotional advertising to ratepayers in what climate advocates are calling a major victory against the gas utility. The regulatory body also forged new ground by ordering a phasedown of…

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