Four types of searches are on this page. On the right side of the page are three ways to search for a docket or tariff record. The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is a three-person executive board in the Oregon state government. The PUC regulates customer rates and services of the state's investor-owned electric, natural gas, and telephone utilities, as well as certain water companies. Opened at the Request of Utility Staff and will take to Public Meeting. Rules filed with Secretary of State and made available to Legislative Counsel (PUC 5-2020). You may use either the Docket Number, Order Number or Tariff Advice Number. James P. Griffin, Chair James P. Griffin was appointed to the Public Utilities Commission by Governor Ige in May 2017 for a term to expire June 30, 2022. Opened at 2/14/19 Public Meeting. 20-227 signed by Commissioners Megan W. Decker, Letha Tawney, and Mark R. Thompson; Disposition: Rules Adopted. In the Matter of PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF OREGON, Investigation Into Resource Adequacy in Oregon. Commissioner Griffin was previously a faculty member at the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), an independent research institute within the University of Hawaii that conducts clean energy […] Public Utility Commission, 255 Or App 58, 299 P3d 533 (2013), aff d 356 Or 216, 339 P3d 904 (2014) 756.026 Prohibited interests of commissioner and family 756.036 Duties and functions Opened at the request of Caroline Moore. In the Matter of PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF OREGON, Investigation into PURPA Implementation. With respect to publicly owned utility districts and cooperatives, its authority is limited to safety regulations. Its staff analyzes utility filings, helps build a factual record in contested case proceedings, investigates and recommends policy actions, inspects utility facilities and performs other responsibilities to ensure the commission can carry out its mission and serve Oregon’s utility customers. In the Matter of PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF OREGON, Investigation Into Distribution System Planning. The scope and mandate of the PUC is determined by the legislature, which requires the PUC to balance the interests The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) manages the Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP), also known as Lifeline. Copies served 7/16/2020. The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is the chief electric, gas and telephone utility regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon.It sets rates and establishes rules of operation for the state's investor-owned utility companies. NARUC is the national association representing the State Public Service Commissioners who regulate essential utility services in your State. Date: 7/16/2020: Action: ORDER : Order No: 20-227 : Description Order No. The PUC’s Utility Program serves as the technical and analytical arm of the agency. The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) regulates investor-owned utilities and is responsible for ensuring utility customers have access to safe, reliable, and high-quality utility services at just and reasonable rates. Rules are effective as of this date. NARUC members are responsible for assuring reliable utility service at fair, just, and reasonable rates.