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GEI offers opinions about legislation that would require utility transparency about spending ratepayer dollars on efforts to undermine climate policy and avoid wildfire litigation liability. GEI also addresses Oregon’s transportation funding shortfall.

March 17, 2025
Breach Collective picture of protest against NW Natural
Breach Collective picture of protest against NW Natural
Credit: Breach Collective

Carra Sahler suggests the legislature should use its authority to keep the junk out of rates. See the full article here.

She also offered her thoughts on legislation that would offer a utility the opportunity to seek a safety certificate from the Oregon Public Utility Commission. See the full article here.

Carra also spoke to the AP about Oregon’s transportation budget shortfall. See the story here.

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    Portland OR 97219

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