Business
Utilities: Bid for Britain’s Energy Group reinforces the notion that power companies must go global to survive.
June 12, 1997
After announcing the terms Friday of its $9.6-billion agreement to buy Energy Group of Britain, Oregon-based PacifiCorp served notice that it has no intention of stopping there--and that future deals could range from India to California.
June 14, 1997
World & Nation
A trial has begun in connection with a $1.6-billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over catastrophic wildfires in Oregon in 2020.
April 26, 2023
Homes and businesses in four Northern California counties get their electricity from an out-of-state company controlled by Warren Buffett — and soon Buffett’s company may be allowed to charge them for upgrades to coal plants in Wyoming and Colorado even though a California law prevents most utilities from investing in coal.
Dec. 28, 2018
The lengthy battle between U.S. utilities PacifiCorp and Texas Utilities Co. for British power company Energy Group ended as PacifiCorp said it would not raise its offer.
May 1, 1998
Energy Group, Britain’s biggest electricity distributor, said Tuesday it is in talks to be acquired by Portland, Ore.
June 11, 1997
The manager of California’s electricity grid is chasing windmills in Wyoming as a way to help the state meet its clean-energy goals.
July 6, 2016
The $5.1-billion deal is part of the billionaire investor’s plan to boost his utility holdings.
May 25, 2005
Energy: Utility is valued at $12.8 billion in Scottish Power deal. Regulatory approval is needed.
Dec. 8, 1998
PacifiCorp received U.S. antitrust approval for its proposed $10.68-billion purchase of Energy Group, raising the stakes in what has turned into a takeover battle for the London-based utility.
Feb. 19, 1998