Berkshire Hathaway's PacifiCorp Sells Washington Assets for $1.9 Billion

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Berkshire Hathaway's PacifiCorp has sold its Washington State assets to Portland General Electric for $1.9 billion, representing a purchase price multiple of 1.4 times the estimated 2026 rate base.

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Claim Berkshire Hathaway's PacifiCorp Sells Washington Assets for $1.9 Billion
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Generated 2026-02-17 15:30

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Portland General Electric Company has agreed to buy select power plants and utility operations of Berkshire Hathaway’s PacifiCorp in Washington State for $1.9 billion, the Portland-based firm said on Tuesday. The price of the acquisition represents a purchase price multiple of 1.4 times the estimated 2026 rate base. As part of the deal, Portland General Electric (PGE) will buy three generation facilities: the Chehalis gas-powered plant with a capacity of 477 megawatts (MW), the Goodnoe Hills wind facility with 94 MW…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on February 17, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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