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Oregon's largest electric utilities, Portland General Electric and PacifiCorp, are struggling to meet the state's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, which require an 80% decrease by 2030 and full elimination by 2040. Despite some progress, with PGE achieving a 27% reduction and PacifiCorp a 19% decrease, both utilities face challenges from rising energy demand, inflation, and regulatory complexities, leading to potential penalties for non-compliance. Their reliance on future renewable energy projects and limited transmission capacity further complicates their ability to meet the established goals.