PGE to record $15 million charge after Oregon regulator cuts cost recovery
On March 18, 2026, PGE received final Oregon Public Utility Commission orders approving $110 million of recovery for deferred 2024 and January 2024 storm costs, against $124 million requested before interest. PGE expects a $15 million pre-tax GAAP charge in the first quarter of 2026, which it plans to exclude from adjusted earnings and 2026 adjusted earnings guidance. On March 23, 2026, PGE also entered credit agreements for a $350 million unsecured term loan and a delayed draw term loan of up to $681 million to help fund the purchase of assets from PacifiCorp.
Key points
- OPUC final orders received March 18, 2026 approve $110 million in recovery against $124 million requested, before interest
- PGE expects a $15 million pre-tax GAAP charge in Q1 2026 and plans to exclude it from adjusted earnings and 2026 adjusted guidance
- $350 million unsecured term loan with borrowings available through September 23, 2026 and maturity on March 23, 2028
- Delayed draw term loan of up to $681 million to finance assets purchased from PacifiCorp, with maturity 364 days after funding
The filing
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