Bill blocking electric utilities from passing wildfire costs to consumers passes Oregon Senate
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The Oregon Senate passed a bill that would prevent electric companies from putting part of the financial burden of wildfire-related damages onto customers if a court finds the company liable for causing the fire.
The bill passed in the Senate by a 22-6 vote. It now moves to the Oregon House of Representatives for further discussion.
Senate Bill 926 targets power companies found to be negligent or complicit in causing a wildfire. Under the bill, these companies would not be able to recoup costs tied to court judgments, legal fees, settlements, or repairs by increasing consumers’ electricity rates. This would apply to electric companies serving more than 25,000 customers in Oregon.
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