Long Distance Telephone Provider Must Stop Doing Business in Oregon
The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced an agreement that bans United Telecom, Inc., from doing business in Oregon as part of an agreement to settle allegations of slamming and other misconduct.
A statewide on-line interactive map http://www.oregon.gov/broadband/ where users can find broadband coverage information for the entire state is now live. Customers can run speed tests, find community anchor institutions and print the results.
Commission Approves NW Natural Encana Gas Field Venture
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) cleared the way today for NW Natural to enter into a joint venture to develop gas fields in Wyoming with a subsidiary of Calgary-based Encana Corporation.
CenturyLink Qwest Merger Gains Commission Approval UM 1484
The Oregon Public Utility Commission granted approval for the proposed merger of Qwest Communications with Louisiana-based CenturyLink. The combined company will serve over 900,000 access lines in Oregon.
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) is seeking individuals to serve on its Telecommunication Devices Access Program (TDAP) Advisory Committee to advise us regarding the Telecommunication Devices Access Program (TDAP), Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP) and Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service (OTRS).
Do you know who to call before digging or excavating on your property? You need to call the Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC). The center administers Oregon's excavation laws and the statewide toll free "One-Call" number: 1-800-332-2344 (2DIG), or just 811.
As a utility customer, you are aware of how much you pay each month for your utility services. But, do you know how those rates are determined and how you can participate in setting them?
Rates for Oregon's three natural gas distribution companies NW Natural, Avista Utilities and Cascade Naturgal gas are set by the Oregon Public Utility Commission.
We want to describe the major cost items paid through your natural gas rates.
Commission Appoints Regent to Operate Rose Lodge Water Company
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has appointed a regent to take over operation of the Rose Lodge Water Company near Otis Oregon on an interim basis.
