• Oregon Public Utility Commission order backed key elements of PGE proposals to shift more grid expansion costs to large-load data centers.
• Decision created Schedule 96 customer class for data centers, setting a separate framework for rates tied to growth-driven infrastructure needs.
• Order also allowed charges such as exit fees, minimum payments to reduce stranded-asset risk for residential, small-business customers.

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