Utility Regulation Generally

ORS 757.868
Oregon Community Power to be successor in interest to incumbent utility

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(1)

If Oregon Community Power acquires an incumbent utility under ORS 757.812 (Definitions for ORS 757.812 to 757.950) to 757.950 (Authorization to issue and sell revenue bonds), unless otherwise required by the Oregon Constitution, Oregon Community Power shall constitute the successor in interest to the incumbent utility as of the date of the acquisition for all purposes, including but not limited to:

(a)

Allocation of territory and contracts allocating territory;

(b)

City franchise fee agreements; and

(c)

Contracts or obligations of any nature, to the extent the contracts or obligations apply to a successor in interest to the incumbent utility.

(2)

Until the board of directors of Oregon Community Power establishes bylaws governing the procedures for conducting a ratemaking hearing and establishing rates under ORS 757.812 (Definitions for ORS 757.812 to 757.950) to 757.950 (Authorization to issue and sell revenue bonds) and under those procedures establishes one or more new rates or tariffs or establishes one or more changes in rates or tariffs, Oregon Community Power shall:

(a)

Adopt all existing rate schedules in effect for the incumbent utility on the date of acquisition;

(b)

Adopt the general rules and regulations of the incumbent utility’s tariffs; and

(c)

Maintain Oregon Community Power books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and with the uniform system of accounts established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

(3)

If Oregon Community Power acquires an incumbent utility under ORS 757.812 (Definitions for ORS 757.812 to 757.950) to 757.950 (Authorization to issue and sell revenue bonds), Oregon Community Power is subject to all privilege taxes imposed by municipalities that the incumbent utility was required to pay to municipalities immediately before the acquisition. [2007 c.807 §16]
Note: See note under 757.812 (Definitions for ORS 757.812 to 757.950).
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Notes of Decisions

Under regulatory scheme, Public Utility Commissioner has authority to promulgate rule limiting telephone company's liability for directory listing errors or omissions. Garrison v. Pacific NW Bell, 45 Or App 523, 608 P2d 1206 (1980)

Refund is proper exercise of Public Utility Commission's general powers if refund (1) is based only on information in existence at time of rate order for which refund is being made; (2) is not based on evaluation of public utility's actual expenses or revenues; and (3) is not effectuated by offsetting future rates. Gearhart v. Public Utility Commission, 255 Or App 58, 299 P3d 533 (2013), aff'd 356 Or 216, 339 P3d 904 (2014)

Atty. Gen. Opinions

Authority of Governor and Public Utility Commissioner to enter into binding agreements with respect to uniform curtailment plans, (1977) Vol 38, p 861

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