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Pacific Power Is Prepared To Respond To Weather-related Outages Ahead Of Forecast Fall Storm - 10/24/25

 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018 

Pacific Power is prepared to respond to weather-related outages ahead of forecast fall storm  

 
PORTLAND, OR (Oct. 24, 2025) – Pacific Power is monitoring an approaching storm that could impact customers in parts of Oregon and California this weekend. The weather forecast indicates the potential for strong winds and rain beginning Friday night into Sunday, which could increase the potential for power outages.   

 

Pacific Power’s meteorology team is closely monitoring the storm, and crews are on standby ready to respond to weather-related outages. 

 

Pacific Power encourages customers to always be prepared for outages. State and local emergency management organizations also recommend that Oregonians and Californians have an emergency plan and be prepared for up to 72 hours without essential services.  

Here are some simple steps customers can take to prepare and stay informed:    

  • Keep mobile devices charged so that they may be used in an emergency.  

  • Track outages, update your contact info and do more with our free app.  

  • Text OUT to 722797 to report your outage or STAT to check status.   

Visit PacificPower.net/Outages for restoration estimates.  

As a reminder, stay away from all downed power lines and utility lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized and extremely dangerous. Customers should avoid both downed trees and power lines and keep pets far away from those areas.  

If you observe a downed line, call 911 and report the outage to Pacific Power at 1-877-508-5088. 

 

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About Pacific Power 

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

 

Pacific Power Is Prepared To Respond To Weather-related Outages Ahead Of Forecast Fall Storm - 10/24/25

 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018 

Pacific Power is prepared to respond to weather-related outages ahead of forecast fall storm  

 
PORTLAND, OR (Oct. 24, 2025) – Pacific Power is monitoring an approaching storm that could impact customers in parts of Oregon and California this weekend. The weather forecast indicates the potential for strong winds and rain beginning Friday night into Sunday, which could increase the potential for power outages.   

 

Pacific Power’s meteorology team is closely monitoring the storm, and crews are on standby ready to respond to weather-related outages. 

 

Pacific Power encourages customers to always be prepared for outages. State and local emergency management organizations also recommend that Oregonians and Californians have an emergency plan and be prepared for up to 72 hours without essential services.  

Here are some simple steps customers can take to prepare and stay informed:    

  • Keep mobile devices charged so that they may be used in an emergency.  

  • Track outages, update your contact info and do more with our free app.  

  • Text OUT to 722797 to report your outage or STAT to check status.   

Visit PacificPower.net/Outages for restoration estimates.  

As a reminder, stay away from all downed power lines and utility lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized and extremely dangerous. Customers should avoid both downed trees and power lines and keep pets far away from those areas.  

If you observe a downed line, call 911 and report the outage to Pacific Power at 1-877-508-5088. 

 

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About Pacific Power 

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

 

Fee Increases At Lewis River Recreation Sites Help Maintain Quality Experience For Visitors - 10/23/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018 
 

Fee increases at Lewis River recreation sites help maintain quality experience for visitors 

 
ARIEL, Wash. (Oct. 23, 2025) — A new fee structure will go into effect at Pacific Power’s recreation sites on the Lewis River early next month. 

 

Beginning November 1, these fees will help cover increased operating and maintenance costs at some of our recreation facilities. Thousands of guests enjoy the parks and campgrounds every year, and this change will allow Pacific Power to continue providing exceptional experiences for visitors, while keeping prices reasonable.  

 

The following sites will see an increase in daily recreation fees: 

 

Site Name 

Recreation type 

Previous fee 

New fee 

Cresap Bay Park/Campground 

Campsite 

$34 

$37 

 

Group camp 

$510 

$555 

 

Extra people (3 max per campsite) 

$3 

$4 

 

Boat moorage 

$5 

$15 

Saddle Dam Park 

Shoreline dispersed camping (per night parking fee) 

$15 

$20 

Cougar Park/Campground 

Campsite 

$30 

$32 

 

Group camp 

$450 

$480 

 

Extra people (3 max per campsite) 

$3 

$4 

Beaver Bay Park/Campground 

Campsite 

$34 

$37 

 

Group camp 

$510 

$555 

 

Extra people (3 max per campsite) 

$3 

$4 

Swift Forest Camp 

Campsite 

$27 

$30 

 

Extra people (3 max per campsite) 

$3 

$4 

 

Shoreline dispersed camping (per night parking fee) 

$15 

$20 

For more detailed information on PacifiCorp's Lewis River recreation sites and opportunities, please visit www.pacificorp.com/community/recreation/washington.html. 

 

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About Pacific Power 

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

 

Fee Increases At Lewis River Recreation Sites Help Maintain Quality Experience For Visitors - 10/23/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018 
 

Fee increases at Lewis River recreation sites help maintain quality experience for visitors 

 
ARIEL, Wash. (Oct. 23, 2025) — A new fee structure will go into effect at Pacific Power’s recreation sites on the Lewis River early next month. 

 

Beginning November 1, these fees will help cover increased operating and maintenance costs at some of our recreation facilities. Thousands of guests enjoy the parks and campgrounds every year, and this change will allow Pacific Power to continue providing exceptional experiences for visitors, while keeping prices reasonable.  

 

The following sites will see an increase in daily recreation fees: 

 

Site Name 

Recreation type 

Previous fee 

New fee 

Cresap Bay Park/Campground 

Campsite 

$34 

$37 

 

Group camp 

$510 

$555 

 

Extra people (3 max per campsite) 

$3 

$4 

 

Boat moorage 

$5 

$15 

Saddle Dam Park 

Shoreline dispersed camping (per night parking fee) 

$15 

$20 

Cougar Park/Campground 

Campsite 

$30 

$32 

 

Group camp 

$450 

$480 

 

Extra people (3 max per campsite) 

$3 

$4 

Beaver Bay Park/Campground 

Campsite 

$34 

$37 

 

Group camp 

$510 

$555 

 

Extra people (3 max per campsite) 

$3 

$4 

Swift Forest Camp 

Campsite 

$27 

$30 

 

Extra people (3 max per campsite) 

$3 

$4 

 

Shoreline dispersed camping (per night parking fee) 

$15 

$20 

For more detailed information on PacifiCorp's Lewis River recreation sites and opportunities, please visit www.pacificorp.com/community/recreation/washington.html. 

 

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About Pacific Power 

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

 

California Climate Credit To Appear On Customer Power Bills - 10/17/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Media hotline: 503-813-6018

California Climate Credit to appear on customer power bills

YREKA, CA (October 17, 2025) — Pacific Power residential and small business customers in California can expect to see a credit of $259.36 on their October electricity bill as part of the state's efforts to fight climate change. The twice annual California Climate Credit provides ratepayers with their share of the benefits of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program, which requires large industries that emit greenhouse gases to buy carbon pollution permits.

The majority of Pacific Power’s proceeds are split evenly across each residential household and qualifying small business after covering administrative and outreach expenses and funding clean energy programs.

The California Climate Credit is designed to help customers as the state transitions to a low-carbon future. Each year, the state issues a limited number of greenhouse gas emission allowances in line with California’s goal of reducing its overall emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.

Customers can call Pacific Power at 888-221-7070 for information about their bill and can learn more about the California Climate Credit at the CPUC website.

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About Pacific Power

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.

California Climate Credit To Appear On Customer Power Bills - 10/17/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Media hotline: 503-813-6018

California Climate Credit to appear on customer power bills

YREKA, CA (October 17, 2025) — Pacific Power residential and small business customers in California can expect to see a credit of $259.36 on their October electricity bill as part of the state's efforts to fight climate change. The twice annual California Climate Credit provides ratepayers with their share of the benefits of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program, which requires large industries that emit greenhouse gases to buy carbon pollution permits.

The majority of Pacific Power’s proceeds are split evenly across each residential household and qualifying small business after covering administrative and outreach expenses and funding clean energy programs.

The California Climate Credit is designed to help customers as the state transitions to a low-carbon future. Each year, the state issues a limited number of greenhouse gas emission allowances in line with California’s goal of reducing its overall emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.

Customers can call Pacific Power at 888-221-7070 for information about their bill and can learn more about the California Climate Credit at the CPUC website.

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About Pacific Power

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.

Water Releases For Salmon On Lewis River Lead To Yale Park Boat Ramp Closure - 10/16/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018 

 

Water releases for salmon on Lewis River lead to Yale Park boat ramp closure 

 
ARIEL, Wash. (October 16, 2025) — Despite recent rainfall across the Pacific Northwest, dry conditions continue to impact Pacific Power’s reservoirs on the Lewis River, resulting in a boat ramp closure this weekend.   

  

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requires the Merwin hydroelectric project to release certain water flows to support adult salmon returning to the Lewis River. However, inflows have been lower than needed to meet flow requirements. Pacific Power is now drawing down Yale Reservoir to help provide river flow. As a result, the Yale Park boat ramp will close on the evening of October 19 and remain closed indefinitely.   

  

Pacific Power will notify the public once Yale reservoir returns to an elevation that allows safe use of the Yale Park boat ramp.   

   

Check the website to know more about notifications regarding boat launch closures and other low water impacts.     

 

 

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About Pacific Power 

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

 

Water Releases For Salmon On Lewis River Lead To Yale Park Boat Ramp Closure - 10/16/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
Media hotline: 503-813-6018 

 

Water releases for salmon on Lewis River lead to Yale Park boat ramp closure 

 
ARIEL, Wash. (October 16, 2025) — Despite recent rainfall across the Pacific Northwest, dry conditions continue to impact Pacific Power’s reservoirs on the Lewis River, resulting in a boat ramp closure this weekend.   

  

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requires the Merwin hydroelectric project to release certain water flows to support adult salmon returning to the Lewis River. However, inflows have been lower than needed to meet flow requirements. Pacific Power is now drawing down Yale Reservoir to help provide river flow. As a result, the Yale Park boat ramp will close on the evening of October 19 and remain closed indefinitely.   

  

Pacific Power will notify the public once Yale reservoir returns to an elevation that allows safe use of the Yale Park boat ramp.   

   

Check the website to know more about notifications regarding boat launch closures and other low water impacts.     

 

 

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About Pacific Power 

 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.  

 

Pacific Power Launches Cool Keeper - 10/08/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Pacific Power Launches Cool Keeper

A customer incentive program to increase reliability and grid efficiency while keeping costs low

BEND, Ore. (October 8, 2025) — Pacific Power is introducing Cool Keeper, a demand response program that optimizes electricity use on summer days, helping customers stay comfortable while supporting a reliable and efficient energy grid. 

Cool Keeper is a way for residential customers to benefit the environment and help keep electricity costs low during hot summer months. Through a simple device installed free of charge on air conditioners and heat pumps, Pacific Power can partner with customers to temporarily reduce energy use without compromising comfort.  

More about the program: 

  • How it works: Cool Keeper devices installed on central cooling systems can be activated if there is an unexpected shift in electricity supply. The devices cycle the unit off for a brief period - typically just 5 minutes. When hundreds of devices are activated together, this brief reduction in energy use gives the grid the flexibility it needs to rebalance.  Even when the device is activated, the indoor fan keeps running, circulating cool air to keep the home comfortable. 
  • Free installation: Outdoor-only installation is quick, easy and requires no appointment. Pacific Power’s trained technicians will provide and install the device free of charge.
  • Annual incentive: Participants sign up just once, and then receive a $30 bill credit every year, distributed in monthly increments from May through September. 
  • Benefits: Through Cool Keeper, Pacific Power and customers can work together to make our existing energy grid smarter and more efficient – reducing the need to invest in additional generation or make expensive energy purchases.     

“Cool Keeper is a win-win for our customers and the community,” said Shawn Grant, director of customer innovations at Pacific Power. “It’s an easy way to stay comfortable while contributing to energy reliability and sustainability.” 

Each customer who participates in Cool Keeper gives the existing infrastructure a little more flexibility to support the integration of renewable energy supply and the increasing demand for power, reducing the need for energy grid upgrades.

To participate, customers must have an eligible cooling system. Most central air conditioning units and central heat pumps qualify; however, eligibility will be confirmed during an on-site visit.  

The program will initially be available in select areas for Pacific Power customers in Oregon. As the program expands in 2026, more customers will be able to enroll. 

To learn more or sign up, visit PacificPower.net/CoolKeeper or call 1-800-357-9214. 

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Pacific Power Launches Cool Keeper - 10/08/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Media hotline: 503-813-6018

Pacific Power Launches Cool Keeper

A customer incentive program to increase reliability and grid efficiency while keeping costs low

BEND, Ore. (October 8, 2025) — Pacific Power is introducing Cool Keeper, a demand response program that optimizes electricity use on summer days, helping customers stay comfortable while supporting a reliable and efficient energy grid. 

Cool Keeper is a way for residential customers to benefit the environment and help keep electricity costs low during hot summer months. Through a simple device installed free of charge on air conditioners and heat pumps, Pacific Power can partner with customers to temporarily reduce energy use without compromising comfort.  

More about the program: 

  • How it works: Cool Keeper devices installed on central cooling systems can be activated if there is an unexpected shift in electricity supply. The devices cycle the unit off for a brief period - typically just 5 minutes. When hundreds of devices are activated together, this brief reduction in energy use gives the grid the flexibility it needs to rebalance.  Even when the device is activated, the indoor fan keeps running, circulating cool air to keep the home comfortable. 
  • Free installation: Outdoor-only installation is quick, easy and requires no appointment. Pacific Power’s trained technicians will provide and install the device free of charge.
  • Annual incentive: Participants sign up just once, and then receive a $30 bill credit every year, distributed in monthly increments from May through September. 
  • Benefits: Through Cool Keeper, Pacific Power and customers can work together to make our existing energy grid smarter and more efficient – reducing the need to invest in additional generation or make expensive energy purchases.     

“Cool Keeper is a win-win for our customers and the community,” said Shawn Grant, director of customer innovations at Pacific Power. “It’s an easy way to stay comfortable while contributing to energy reliability and sustainability.” 

Each customer who participates in Cool Keeper gives the existing infrastructure a little more flexibility to support the integration of renewable energy supply and the increasing demand for power, reducing the need for energy grid upgrades.

To participate, customers must have an eligible cooling system. Most central air conditioning units and central heat pumps qualify; however, eligibility will be confirmed during an on-site visit.  

The program will initially be available in select areas for Pacific Power customers in Oregon. As the program expands in 2026, more customers will be able to enroll. 

To learn more or sign up, visit PacificPower.net/CoolKeeper or call 1-800-357-9214. 

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