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The HBA and the Oregon Home Builders Association (OHBA) recently met with Portland General Electric (PGE) leadership as part of an ongoing effort to improve their relationship and help promote better customer service for members. Several issues were addressed at the meeting, including PGE’s requirements for developers to cover infrastructure costs in growth areas, underground utilities, and public works projects. PGE informed the HBA that they will soon offer a predevelopment cost estimate, where builders and developers can request an informational report on potential costs associated with utility infrastructure without having to submit a work order. We will continue to update members on the progress of this program and provide more information in the July edition of the HBN.