PacifiCorp’s sale of Washington assets may not be in Utah’s public interest, experts say

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 1,271

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago


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As PacifiCorp readies to sell its Washington service area to Gem, an affiliate of Portland General Electric Company, state watchdogs and advocates are skeptical, saying the deal in its current form may not be in the public interest.

The company has proposed to sell its Washington service area for approximately $1.9 billion. But before that, it needs the approval of the public service commissions in the states where it operates: Utah, California, Idaho, …

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