Portland General Electric wants to charge its typical residential customer about $100 more a year, and Tuesday night is your chance to tell state regulators what you think.

The Oregon Public Utility Commission will take public comment on the request at a virtual hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. PGE is proposing an overall 4.8% rate increase, including 3.9% for residential customers. For an average household using 780 kilowatt-hours a month, that works out to about $8.33 more per month.

If regulators approve the request as filed, the new rates would take effect in July 2027. A final decision is expected in June.

PGE says the increase would pay for projects that improve grid reliability and meet growing demand for electricity, as extreme weather puts more strain on the system. The company also says it would limit annual base rate increases in 2028 and 2029, tying them mainly to inflation.

Residential customers wouldn’t see the steepest increase. PGE is proposing 6.3% for small businesses and 7.7% for large data centers, which already saw rates rise 29.7% this year.

The request follows years of rising bills. PGE’s rates have climbed about 50% since 2021, according to the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reported.

The case is Docket UE 473. You’ll need that number if you comment in writing.

Keep in mind that written comments may be posted publicly, so leave out anything you wouldn’t want online.

PGE’s Income-Qualified Bill Discount takes 15% to 80% off your monthly energy use if you qualify, and you can receive it on top of other energy assistance. The company also lists energy assistance programs and payment arrangements on its website, or you can call 503-228-6322.