2A • COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • JANUARY 16, 2019
RECORDS
Pacific Power issues statement regarding proposal for Fixed-Bill pilot program
Pacifi c Power issued the follow-
ing statement regarding a proposal
fi led yesterday (Jan. 15) with Public
Utility Commission of Oregon:
Pacifi c Power’s rollout of smart
meters continues in Oregon
through 2019, an upgrade which
gives customers greater insight into
their home or business energy use
and brings new benefi ts such as re-
duced outage times.
We remain committed to sup-
porting our customers during this
change, responding to their needs
and listening to their feedback.
Th is includes fi nding new ways
to reduce the fi nancial impact of
fees charged to those who choose
to opt-out of the upgrade, while en-
suring costs remain fair to all cus-
tomers.
To reduce the upfront cost of
opting out, we earlier removed the
$137 fee covering a future replace-
ment of a smart meter and contin-
ued to explore other fee options.
We fi led a proposal with the
Public Utility Commission of Ore-
gon for a new Fixed-Bill Pilot. Th e
program is designed to help alle-
viate the fi nancial impacts of the
monthly $36 meter reading fee by
reducing the number of annual me-
ter reads.
It also provides customers with
greater predictability on their
monthly bills with the same amount
due each month.
Th is proposal was presented by
Pacifi c Power during a public hear-
ing in Salem on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at
9:30 a.m. at the Public Utility Com-
mission of Oregon. If approved by
the Commission, the Fixed-Bill
Pilot will be available as early as
March 1 for an initial group of 200
customers.
Th e program off ers the follow-
ing features:
• Participating opt-out cus-
tomers pay a monthly fi xed dollar
amount for a 12-month period and
have their meter read three times
per year.
• Th e monthly payment includes
an average of the customer’s most
recent 12-month energy bills, a 7.5
percent adder fee to cover energy
usage fl uctuations, plus a $36 me-
ter reading fee charged three times
per year across 12 months or $9 per
month.
Th ere would be no annual rec-
onciliation against the customer’s
energy consumption.
• Prior to the end of twelve
months, the customer will receive
a new off er for the next 12-month
period and has the option to con-
tinue participation in the pilot.
• Below is an example of a how
a monthly bill on the pilot could be
calculated (example is based on the
average monthly use of 900 kWh
for an Oregon residential custom-
er).
Average bill (based on prior 12
months):
$98.52 for 900 kWh per month
7.5 percent adder: $7.39
Meter-Reading Fee: $9
Monthly Payment: $114.91
Customers who are interested in
providing feedback may contact the
Public Utility Commission of Ore-
gon at 800-522-2404 or the Oregon
Citizens’ Utility Board at 503-227-
1984.
Customers can reach Pacifi c
Power by calling 866-869-8520 or
visit www.pacifi cpower.net/smart-
meter to learn more about smart
meters.
POLICE LOG
Jan. 14
• A female was reported
banging on someone’s front
door repeatedly on S. 8th
Street aft er being asked to
leave.
Jan. 13
• At least two male subjects
seen inside the dumpsters of
an apartment complex pull-
ing “everything” out.
• A vehicle was reported
stopped at a stop sign near
Harrison Avenue for ap-
proximately 20 minutes with
a man inside, motor running
and lights on.
• A man was reported
sleeping in a sleeping bag
with a small dog next to him.
Complainant was concerned
about the individual’s wel-
fare due to the cold weather.
Subject was taken into cus-
tody on unrelated warrant.
Jan. 12
• Report received of a sto-
len bow from a garage on
Birch Avenue.
• A young male was re-
ported riding his bike on the
roof at Harrison Elementary.
• Report received of a
vehicle coming and going
from a parking lot for sev-
eral days. Vehicle stays in
the lot for approximately
30 minutes at a time. Com-
plainant believes they may
be selling drugs.
Jan. 10
• Offi cer attempted a traf-
fi c stop, subject fl ed north-
bound on Gateway. Offi cer
followed vehicle until drive
fl ed through a residence and
over a fence. Extensive check
of the area. Vehicle towed.
• Intoxicated subject re-
BIRTH
LOMELI—Desi Susanne
Lomeli was born on Dec. 5,
2018, in San Diego, Calif.,
to Darcy and Marco Lome-
li.
Grandparents are Ron
and Diane O’Keefe of Cot-
tage Grove.
Dennis B. Lundeen
1936-2018
Dennis B. Lundeen, age 82, passed
away at his home on Sunday, Decem-
ber 30, 2018.
He is survived by his wife Laurie of
63 years, sons; Mark (Tammy), Allan,
Neal (Patti). daughters; Kim (Steve)
Simon, Beth (Tony) Belch, Amber
(Washington) Kivairu, siblings, grandchildren and great-grand-
children.
For 65 years he served as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
A memorial will be held at North Douglas High School in
Drain on January 19, 2019 at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to
attend.
ported on Highway 99
Jan. 7
• Family reported coming
home to residence on north
Highway 99 to fi nd an indi-
vidual in their home.
• Report received of water
being heard splashing in the
river.
Thelma Vera Harris (Lois)
1930-2018
Joyce Overholser
1935 - 2018
A celebration of life will be held for
Joyce Overholser January 26th at 1:00
at Musgrove Mortuary in Eugene.
She was born March 14, 1935
and unexpectedly passed away on
December 30, 2018.
She enjoyed camping, fi shing, long
drives in the country, playing games
and puzzles. She was known for her
fun loving, caring generous spirit and witty sense of humor.
She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Leary and Melea
Wogen, and their husbands, children, and grandchildren, three
in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
Th e family asks that in lieu of fl owers, donations be made to
the American Cancer Society. An online memorial is established
for you to visit and leave memories if you would like to at
Musgrove.com
Thelma Vera Harris (Lois)
of Cottage Grove passed away
December 25, 2018.
Thelma was born August 1, 1930
in Portland, Oregon to John and
Thelma Stout (Williams).
Thelma graduated from Cottage
Grove High School and on August
24, 1951 she married Marvyn Harris.
Thelma was a homemaker, avid
reader and enjoyed sewing, crating and bowling. Thelma was
active in the Hebron Grange and the Moose Lodge.
Thelma is survived by her daughters; Sandra Harris, Debra
Dwyer, and Nancy Huffman all of Cottage Grove; her son; Tim
Harris of Cottage Grove; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren
and 1 great-great grandchildren.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Marvyn Harris
and her son Leonard Harris.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 26, 2019 at
1:00PM at the Delight Valley Church of Christ.
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