utilities

Oregon lawmakers are considering at least six bills right now that would limit for what, when and for whom private electric and gas companies can raise rates.

Researchers at Oregon State University are celebrating the completion of an epic mapping project. For the first time, there is a 3D map of the Earth’s crust and mantle beneath the entire United States. The map could help the utility industry protect the power grid and prevent wide-scale blackouts.

The Springfield Utility Board cannot claim territory or facilities from a local competitor, according to a recent ruling.

Douglas County voters have the opportunity to dissolve two districts and form a joint authority for water and sewer services this special election. Three…

Across southern Oregon, more and more utility customers are getting hooked up with power after heavy snowstorms last month caused massive outages. KLCC’s…

The Eugene Water and Electric Board held an open house last night. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, the event followed one of the biggest outages the…

The Emerald People's Utility District is raising its rates effective April first. Like many utilities in the northwest, it's paying more for electricity…

Thousands of Oregonians were still without power Monday morning after Saturday's ice storm. Crews from local utilities have been working long hours to…