NW Natural RNG cost deferral reauthorization recommended

Staff recommends that the Oregon Public Utility Commission approve Northwest Natural Gas Company's renewed authorization to defer the difference between forecast and actual costs of renewable natural gas qualified investments under Schedule 198 for a 12‑month period starting January 16, 2026. The deferral will be recorded in Account 186, remain subject to an earnings test and prudence review, and use a 7.120 percent interest rate consistent with the company’s approved cost of capital.

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Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

12-month period beginning January 16, 2026

Renewal date

2027-01-16

Renewal

This action reauthorizes a previously approved deferral mechanism for another 12-month period beginning January 16, 2026, continuing the terms established in Order No. 22-388 and subsequent reauthorizations in Orders Nos. 23-328, 24-335, and 25-350. Future amortizations will be subject to an earnings test with a 50 basis point deadband around authorized ROE, prudence review, and existing sharing provisions; the three percent test under ORS 757.259(6) will not apply due to the automatic adjustment clause.

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

Public Utility Commission of Oregon Staff Report Reauthorization to Defer Renewable Natural Gas Costs 2026-06-11

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NW Natural RNG cost deferral reauthorization recommended

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