OAR 860-038-0520. Electric Company Name and Logo

An electric company may allow its Oregon affiliates and its competitive operations the use of its corporate name, trademark, brand, or logo in advertisements of specific electricity services to existing or potential consumers located within the electric company’s service area, as long as the Oregon affiliate or its competitive provider includes a disclaimer in its communications. The disclaimer must be written in a bold and conspicuous manner or be clearly audible, as appropriate for the communication medium. The disclaimer must be included in all print, auditory and electronic advertisements. (1) The disclaimer for an Oregon affiliate must state the following: {Name of Oregon affiliate} is not the same company as {name of electric company} and is not regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon. You do not have to buy {name of Oregon affiliate}’s products or services to continue to receive your current electricity service from {name of electric company}. (2) The disclaimer for a competitive operation must state the following: ‘You do not have to buy {product/service name} to continue to receive your current electricity service from {name of electric company}.’