Public Comment Opportunity: Idaho Power Proposed Sale to OTEC

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is inviting public input on Idaho Power’s proposed sale of its Oregon distribution system to Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC). If approved, approximately 20,000 Idaho Power customers in Malheur, Harney, Baker, and Wallowa counties would become OTEC member-owners beginning in 2027.

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