This story was originally published on Utility Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Utility Dive newsletter. Portland General Electric is in a $1.9 billion deal with a partner to buy PacifiCorp’s utility operations in Washington, the companies said Tuesday. PGE, the largest utility in Oregon, expects the transaction will increase its customer base by 15%, to about 1.1 million customers, and its 2026 rate base by 18%, to $9 billion, according to a company presentation. Pacif ...