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Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) is a leading regulated electric utility in the United States, serving over 930,000 customers across 51 cities in Oregon. Founded in 1889, PGE generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, covering approximately half of Oregon's residents and two-thirds of the state's business activity. The company owns a diverse portfolio of energy resources including gas, coal, wind, and hydro generation, amounting to 3.5 gigawatts.
PGE is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy. It boasts the largest voluntary renewable energy program in the United States, underscoring its customers’ preference for sustainable energy solutions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
Recent achievements include the successful implementation of the 2023 All-Source Request for Proposal (RFP) aimed at securing non-emitting dispatchable capacity and renewable generation projects. PGE has also initiated groundbreaking projects such as the Clearwater Wind Development, which added 311 MW of wind energy capacity in 2024.
Financially, PGE reported a net income of $228 million for the year ended 2023, with quarterly dividends demonstrating robust stakeholder value. The company remains resilient amidst market volatility, showing strong revenue growth driven by high demand from digital and semiconductor sectors.
On the community front, PGE's employees are dedicated to volunteerism and philanthropy, contributing millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours annually. The company's efforts toward diversity and inclusion have been recognized by the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for five consecutive years.
PGE continues to innovate and collaborate with regional partners. A recent partnership involves the North Plains Connector, a major transmission project designed to enhance grid reliability and access to new energy resources. The project aims to double transfer capacity between the eastern and western U.S. electric grids.
Looking ahead, PGE is set to participate in the California Independent System Operator's Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) by 2026, which is expected to result in significant energy cost savings and increased resilience.
As the company progresses through 2024, its commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and financial prudence positions it favorably to meet the evolving energy demands of its customers and stakeholders.
On April 21, 2023, Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) announced a 5.0% increase in its annual dividend, translating to an additional $0.09 per share. The quarterly dividend is now set at $0.475 per share, payable by July 17, 2023, to shareholders recorded by June 26, 2023. The company maintains a dividend payout ratio target of 60-70%. Portland General Electric serves over 900,000 customers in Oregon and has integrated objectives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for an 80% reduction by 2030 and 100% by 2040. The company has been recognized for its commitment to gender equality and community support, contributing nearly $5.5 million in donations in 2022.
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