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The following update was provided by PGE for HBA members. For more information, call 503-323-6700 or visit portlandgeneral.com/construction Starting Jan. 1, 2019, PGE will increase the cost of temporary services used by many builders on construction sites. Gold Temporary Service will increase from $275 to $430, metered overhead temporary service from $355 to $490 and metered underground temporary service from $300 to $450. These changes are due to a steady rise in costs for materials, energy and transportation. We know that costs have been rising for businesses, which is why this wasn’t an easy decision. Our pricing for temporary services has remained the same since 2011, but since then we’ve experienced a steep overall increase in the cost of providing these services and our costs now exceed revenues. Here’s a quick breakdown of our current costs compared to 2011: • Gold Temp energy costs have doubled based on usage estimates. • Material costs saw a 70 percent increase. • Labor has increased annually by 2 to 3 percent. • Transportation costs have increased 35 percent. • Increased drive time has been included in the updated prices. We value your partnership and the positive impact you are having on our community as you build new homes and workplaces. If you have questions about these changes, call 503-323-6700. For more information on our temporary services, visit portlandgeneral.com/construction