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Oregon's 30% electricity rate hike for data centers starts today — and everyone else gets a discount
Oregon's electricity rates for data centers increased by 30% starting today under the POWER Act, while other customers receive discounts. The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved the new rates, impacting 963,000 customers.
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