U.S. — Oregon PUC Considers Waiver for Nottingham BESS Project

Published: Aug 31, 2026 22:20 (GMT+8)

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On August 18, 2026, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) held a public meeting to consider Portland General Electric's waiver of competitive bidding rules for the acquisition of the Nottingham BESS project. OPUC staff supported the waiver request, which would allow the utility to proceed with the battery storage asset outside standard procurement procedures. The Nottingham project is part of Portland General Electric's broader strategy to integrate storage into its resource portfolio as Oregon advances its clean energy targets. The Commission's consideration of the waiver reflects the practical challenges utilities face in procuring storage through traditional competitive processes.

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