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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2021

PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon001-5532-9993-0256820
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
     (I.R.S. Employer          
     Identification No.)          
121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97204
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 464-8000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
(Title of class)(Trading Symbol)(Name of exchange on which registered)
Common Stock, no par valuePORNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]




Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02.

On October 29, 2021, Portland General Electric Company (the Company) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01.

At 11:00 a.m. ET on Friday, October 29, 2021, the Company will hold its quarterly earnings call and webcast, and will use a slide presentation in conjunction with the earnings call. A copy of the slide presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 to this Report.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.
99.1
99.2
104Cover page information from Portland General Electric Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 29, 2021, formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language).


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date:October 29, 2021By:/s/ James A. Ajello
James A. Ajello
                                                                             Senior Vice President of Finance,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Exhibit 99.1
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Portland General Electric
One World Trade Center
121 S.W. Salmon Street
Portland, Oregon 97204

News Release
October 29, 2021
Media Contact:Investor Contact:
Mike HoulihanJardon Jaramillo
Corporate CommunicationsInvestor Relations
Phone: 503-464-8596Phone: 503-464-7051

Portland General Electric Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results
Continued strong retail deliveries, high customer growth, and challenging power market volatility
Achieved significant progress on strategic goals, including filing of inaugural distribution system plan, and reached supportive GRC stipulations
Moving forward with procurement for renewable resources and non-emitting capacity in December
Reaffirming 2021 earnings guidance of $2.70 to $2.85 per diluted share

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) today reported net income of $50 million, or 56 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021. This compares with a loss of $17 million, or 19 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020, which reflects the $1.09 loss per diluted share from previously disclosed trading losses.

“While high temperatures and power market volatility significantly impacted our region and results this quarter, our year-to-date performance is on track” said Maria Pope, PGE president and CEO. “We are pleased to be issuing the renewable RFP in December, an important step in meeting our decarbonization goals while also ensuring we have sufficient generating capacity as we transition to a clean energy future.”

Third Quarter 2021 Compared to Third Quarter 2020
Total revenues were driven by higher retail energy deliveries, due to strong residential demand, growth in high-tech manufacturing, and the impacts of warmer weather. Purchased power and fuel expense increased in part due to lower hydro and wind production. Operating expenses increased, primarily driven by additional vegetation management for wildfire prevention. Administrative expenses increased primarily due to normalization of incentive expenses compared to the prior year and wage and benefit pressures. Lower tax expense was associated with asset retirement timing differences.
Company Updates
Advancing Plans to Add Renewables and Non-Emitting Resources

As previously announced, PGE estimates that it will need to nearly triple the amount of clean and renewable energy serving customers, in addition to removing coal from its portfolio. As a result, PGE estimates by 2030 it will need approximately 1,500 to 2,000 MW of clean and renewable resources and approximately 800 MW of non-emitting dispatchable capacity resources. PGE is seeking approximately 1,000 MW of renewable and non-emitting capacity resources by initiating its public request for proposals process in December.

Request for Proposals (RFP): PGE expects to bring on at least 375 to 500 MW of renewable resources and 375 MW of non-emitting dispatchable capacity by the end of 2024. If beneficial to customers and in balance with affordability, PGE will work with the Oregon Public Utilities Commission (OPUC) to evaluate

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the opportunity to procure additional resources through this RFP with a potential target of achieving one-third of the clean resources needed to meet its 2030 emission reduction targets.

Green Future Impact: As part of the RFP, PGE will seek to procure an incremental 100 MW for this program.

2022 General Rate Case Update

In October, PGE reached agreement with all interested parties in its 2022 General Rate Case on cost of capital issues. The agreement supports a capital structure of 50% debt and 50% equity, a 9.5% return on equity and a 6.8% cost of capital, which reflects updates for actual and forecasted debt costs. The stipulation remains subject to OPUC approval. PGE will continue to work with parties throughout this proceeding on all other remaining elements of the case. A final order is expected in April 2022. PGE has proposed prices to go into effect on May 9, 2022.

Significant Progress on Strategic Sustainability Goals

Distribution System Plan: In October, PGE filed its inaugural Distribution System Plan (DSP) that paves the way for innovative planning to upgrade the grid and accelerate clean energy resources using approaches that align with community priorities.

Voluntary Renewable Energy Program: For the twelfth consecutive year, PGE’s voluntary renewable energy program was ranked number one in the nation by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. PGE has more than 200,000 customers voluntarily enrolled in its Green Future Program, making it the largest in the nation.

Green Financing Program: In October, PGE announced a series of actions in support of integrating sustainability into its financing plans, establishing a Green Financing Framework, issuing an inaugural green bond, and amending its revolving credit facility to include sustainability-linked provisions.

2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report: In September, PGE released a comprehensive ESG report which aligns with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework and describes how the company plans to move forward on its clean energy goals, environmental stewardship commitments, community engagement programs, and diversity, equity, and inclusion journey. For more information visit www.portlandgeneral.com/about/who-we-are/sustainability.

Quarterly Dividend
As previously announced, on October 26, 2021, the board of directors of Portland General Electric Company declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.43 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on or before January 18, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 27, 2021.

2021 Earnings Guidance
PGE is reaffirming its estimate for full-year 2021 earnings guidance of $2.70 to $2.85 per diluted share based on the following assumptions:
An increase in annual energy deliveries of 2.5% to 3.0%, weather-adjusted, which reflects year over year:
Commercial segment growth, as economic recovery has taken hold earlier and more rapidly than anticipated;
Strong growth in the industrial segment reflecting expansions in high tech manufacturing and digital services;
These increases are partially offset by a decrease in residential demand as customers spend less time at home;
Normal temperatures in its utility service territory for the remainder of the year;
Hydro conditions for the remainder of the year that reflect current estimates;
Wind generation based on five years of historical levels or forecast studies when historical data is not available;

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Normal thermal plant operations for the remainder of the year;
Capital expenditures of $700 million;
Average construction work in progress balance from $340 million to $390 million;
Operating and maintenance expense from between $605 million and $625 million;
Depreciation and amortization expense between $410 million and $430 million;
Effective tax rate of 10% to 15%;
Cash from operations from between $575 and $625 million, which represents the cash timing difference of regulatory deferrals;
No new common equity to be issued for investment or operations; and
Continuation of existing regulatory mechanisms and deferrals during 2021.

Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Call and Webcast — October 29, 2021

PGE will host a conference call with financial analysts and investors on Friday, October 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast live on the PGE website at investors.portlandgeneral.com. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, October 29, 2021, through 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 5, 2021.

Maria Pope, president and CEO; Jim Ajello, senior vice president of Finance, CFO, and treasurer; and Jardon Jaramillo, senior director, Investor Relations, Treasury, and Risk Management, will participate in the call. Management will respond to questions following formal comments.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management believes that excluding the effects of the energy trading losses provides a meaningful representation of the Company’s comparative earnings per share. The Company has adjusted this amount to maintain comparability between periods. The effect of the energy trading losses was $1.09 per diluted share. PGE’s reconciliations of non-GAAP earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 are below.

Non-GAAP Earnings Reconciliation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions, except EPS)Net Income (Loss)Diluted EPS
GAAP-based as reported for the three months ended September 30, 2020$(17)$(0.19)
Exclusion of certain trading losses127 1.42 
Tax effect (1)
(30)(0.33)
Non-GAAP-based as reported for the three months ended September 30, 2020$80 $0.90 
GAAP-based as reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2020$103 $1.15 
Exclusion of certain trading losses127 1.42 
Tax effect (1)
(30)(0.33)
Non-GAAP-based as reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2020$200 $2.24 
(1) Tax effects are determined based on the Company's forecasted annual effective tax rate applied to year-to-date ordinary income or loss

The attached unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, as well as the supplemental operating statistics, are an integral part of this earnings release.

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About Portland General Electric Company

Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon, with operations across the state. The company serves approximately 900,000 customers with a service area population of 2 million Oregonians in 51 cities. PGE owns 16 generation plants across Oregon and other Northwestern states and maintains and operates 14 public parks and recreation areas. For over 130 years, PGE has delivered safe, affordable and reliable energy to Oregonians. Together with its customers, PGE has the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the U.S. PGE and its 3,000 employees are working with customers to build a clean energy future, with goals of achieving at least an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and 100% reduction in GHG emissions by 2040. In 2021, PGE became the first U.S. utility to join The Climate Pledge. In 2020, PGE, employees, retirees and the PGE Foundation donated $5.6 million and volunteered 18,200 hours with more than 400 nonprofits across Oregon. For the eighth year in a row PGE achieved a perfect score on the 2021 Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. For more information visit www.PortlandGeneral.com/news.

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Safe Harbor Statement
Statements in this release that relate to future plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events and the like may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions as of October 29, 2021. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.

Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's full-year earnings guidance (including expectations regarding annual retail deliveries, average hydro conditions, wind generation, normal thermal plant operations, operating and maintenance expense and depreciation and amortization expense) as well as other statements containing words such as "anticipates," “assumes,” "believes," "conditioned upon," "estimates," "expects," "intends," “plans,” “projected,” "promises," “seeks,” "should," and similar expressions. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: demand for electricity; the sale of excess energy during periods of low demand or low wholesale market prices; operational risks relating to the Company's generation and battery storage facilities, including hydro conditions, wind conditions, disruption of transmission and distribution, disruption of fuel supply, and unscheduled plant outages, which may result in unanticipated operating, maintenance and repair costs, as well as replacement power costs; failure to complete capital projects on schedule or within budget, or the abandonment of capital projects, which could result in the Company's inability to recover project costs; the costs of compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including those that govern emissions from thermal power plants; changes in weather, hydroelectric and energy market conditions, which could affect the availability and cost of purchased power and fuel; the development of alternative technologies; changes in capital and credit market conditions, which could affect the access to and availability of cost of capital and result in delay or cancellation of capital projects or execution of the Company’s strategic plan as currently envisioned; the outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; general economic and financial market conditions; severe weather conditions, wildfires, and other natural phenomena and natural disasters that could result in operational disruptions, unanticipated restoration costs, or third party liability; cyber security breaches of the Company's customer information system or operating systems, data security breaches, or acts of terrorism, which could disrupt operations, require significant expenditures, or result in claims against the Company; PGE business activities are concentrated in one region and future performance may be affected by events and factors unique to Oregon; and widespread health emergencies or outbreaks of infectious diseases such as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which may affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. As a result, actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Prospective investors should also review the risks and uncertainties listed in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the Company’s reports on Forms 8-K and 10-Q filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and the risks described therein from time to time. These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.


POR
Source: Portland General Company


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PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Revenues:
Revenues, net$654 $556 $1,811 $1,589 
Alternative revenue programs, net of amortization(12)(9)(23)— 
Total revenues642 547 1,788 1,589 
Operating expenses:
Purchased power and fuel259 292 613 554 
Generation, transmission and distribution80 65 236 215 
Administrative and other82 63 247 208 
Depreciation and amortization101 108 305 320 
Taxes other than income taxes37 35 110 104 
Total operating expenses559 563 1,511 1,401 
Income (loss) from operations83 (16)277 188 
Interest expense, net33 35 100 102 
Other income:
Allowance for equity funds used during construction13 11 
Miscellaneous income (expense), net
Other income, net19 13 
Income (loss) before income tax expense55 (44)196 99 
Income tax expense (benefit)(27)18 (4)
Net income (loss)50 (17)178 103 
Other comprehensive income— 
Comprehensive income (loss)$51 $(17)$179 $104 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic89,407 89,509 89,505 89,476 
Diluted89,566 89,509 89,646 89,629 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$0.56 $(0.19)$1.99 $1.16 
Diluted$0.56 $(0.19)$1.98 $1.15 
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PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$294 $257 
Accounts receivable, net273 271 
Inventories75 72 
Regulatory assets—current14 23 
Other current assets243 98 
Total current assets899 721 
Electric utility plant, net7,773 7,539 
Regulatory assets—noncurrent567 569 
Nuclear decommissioning trust43 45 
Non-qualified benefit plan trust44 42 
Other noncurrent assets216 153 
Total assets$9,542 $9,069 
































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PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS, continued
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)

September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$201 $153 
Liabilities from price risk management activities—current39 14 
Short-term debt— 150 
Current portion of long-term debt— 160 
Current portion of finance lease obligation16 16 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities611 322 
Total current liabilities867 815 
Long-term debt, net of current portion3,285 2,886 
Regulatory liabilities—noncurrent1,370 1,369 
Deferred income taxes419 374 
Unfunded status of pension and postretirement plans299 299 
Liabilities from price risk management activities—noncurrent89 136 
Asset retirement obligations241 270 
Non-qualified benefit plan liabilities97 101 
Finance lease obligations, net of current portion125 129 
Other noncurrent liabilities75 77 
Total liabilities6,867 6,456 
Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, no par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020— — 
Common stock, no par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized; 89,409,012 and 89,537,331 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively1,237 1,231 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(10)(11)
Retained earnings1,448 1,393 
Total shareholders’ equity2,675 2,613 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$9,542 $9,069 


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PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$178 $103 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization305 320 
Deferred income taxes17 (14)
Pension and other postretirement benefits19 17 
Allowance for equity funds used during construction(13)(11)
Decoupling mechanism deferrals, net of amortization23 — 
Amortization of net benefits due to Tax Reform— (17)
Deferral of incremental storm costs(58)— 
Other non-cash income and expenses, net(1)38 
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable, net(8)(3)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories(3)10 
(Increase)/decrease in margin deposits(6)
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities61 24 
Increase in margin deposits from wholesale counterparties102 — 
Other working capital items, net22 27 
Other, net(65)(46)
Net cash provided by operating activities582 442 

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PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, continued
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(486)(549)
Sales of Nuclear decommissioning trust securities
Purchases of Nuclear decommissioning trust securities(6)(5)
Other, net(18)(3)
Net cash used in investing activities(502)(551)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt400 319 
Payments on long-term debt(160)(98)
Borrowings on short-term debt200 275 
Repayments of short-term debt(350)(50)
Dividends paid(112)(103)
Repurchase of common stock(12)— 
Other(9)(11)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(43)332 
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents37 223 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period257 30 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$294 $253 
Supplemental cash flow information is as follows:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$75 $70 
Cash paid for income taxes16 
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PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Revenues (dollars in millions):
Retail:
Residential$824 46 %$747 47 %
Commercial518 29 463 29 
Industrial187 10 162 10 
Direct Access35 35 
Subtotal1,564 87 1,407 88 
Alternative revenue programs, net of amortization(23)(1)— — 
Other accrued revenues, net12 13 
Total retail revenues1,553 87 1,420 89 
Wholesale revenues186 10 130 
Other operating revenues49 39 
Total revenues$1,788 100 %$1,589 100 %
Energy deliveries (MWhs in thousands):
Retail:
Residential5,875 30 %5,621 30 
Commercial4,943 25 4,672 25 
Industrial2,773 14 2,552 13 
Subtotal13,591 69 12,845 68 
Direct access:
Commercial453 478 
Industrial1,228 1,114 
Subtotal1,681 1,592 
Total retail energy deliveries15,272 78 14,437 76 
Wholesale energy deliveries4,416 22 4,593 24 
Total energy deliveries19,688 100 %19,030 100 %
Average number of retail customers:
Residential799,182 88 %789,72688 %
Commercial110,863 12 110,18512 
Industrial191 — 194— 
Direct access589 — 634— 
Total910,825 100 %900,739 100 %



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PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATING STATISTICS, continued
(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020
Sources of energy (MWhs in thousands):
Generation:
Thermal:
Natural gas7,074 38 %5,767 32 %
Coal1,455 2,752 15 
Total thermal8,529 46 8,519 47 
Hydro778 919 
Wind1,843 10 1,720 
Total generation11,150 60 11,158 61 
Purchased power:
Term3,782 20 5,202 29 
Hydro3,091 16 1,585 
Wind749 256 
Total purchased power7,622 40 7,043 39 
Total system load18,772 100 %18,201 100 %
Less: wholesale sales(4,416)(4,593)
Retail load requirement14,356 13,608 

The following table indicates the number of heating and cooling degree-days for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, along with 15-year averages based on weather data provided by the National Weather Service, as measured at Portland International Airport:
Heating Degree-daysCooling Degree-days
20212020Avg.20212020Avg.
First Quarter1,805 1,761 1,847 — — — 
Second Quarter498 554 629 238 99 93 
July— 11 258 180 182 
August249 197 196 
September45 35 61 93 115 77 
Third Quarter54 47 74 600 492 455 
Year-to-date2,357 2,362 2,550 838 591 548 
Increase/(Decrease) from the 15-year average(8)%(7)%53 %%
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Portland General Electric EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL THIRD QUARTER 2021 Exhibit 99.2


 
2 Information Current as of October 29, 2021 Except as expressly noted, the information in this presentation is current as of October 29, 2021 — the date on which PGE filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 — and should not be relied upon as being current as of any subsequent date. PGE undertakes no duty to update this presentation, except as may be required by law. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this presentation that relate to future plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events and the like may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions as of October 29, 2021. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's full-year earnings guidance (including expectations regarding annual retail deliveries, average hydro conditions, wind generation, normal thermal plant operations, operating and maintenance expense and depreciation and amortization expense) as well as other statements containing words such as "anticipates," “assumes,” "believes," "conditioned upon," "estimates," "expects," "intends," “plans,” “projected,” "promises," “seeks,” "should," and similar expressions. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: demand for electricity; the sale of excess energy during periods of low demand or low wholesale market prices; operational risks relating to the Company's generation and battery storage facilities, including hydro conditions, wind conditions, disruption of transmission and distribution, disruption of fuel supply, and unscheduled plant outages, which may result in unanticipated operating, maintenance and repair costs, as well as replacement power costs; failure to complete capital projects on schedule or within budget, or the abandonment of capital projects, which could result in the Company's inability to recover project costs; the costs of compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including those that govern emissions from thermal power plants; changes in weather, hydroelectric and energy market conditions, which could affect the availability and cost of purchased power and fuel; the development of alternative technologies; changes in capital and credit market conditions, which could affect the access to and availability of cost of capital and result in delay or cancellation of capital projects or execution of the Company’s strategic plan as currently envisioned; the outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; general economic and financial market conditions; severe weather conditions, wildfires, and other natural phenomena and natural disasters that could result in operational disruptions, unanticipated restoration costs, or third party liability; cyber security breaches of the Company's customer information system or operating systems, data security breaches, or acts of terrorism, which could disrupt operations, require significant expenditures, or result in claims against the Company; PGE business activities are concentrated in one region and future performance may be affected by events and factors unique to Oregon; and widespread health emergencies or outbreaks of infectious diseases such as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which may affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. As a result, actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Prospective investors should also review the risks and uncertainties listed in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the Company’s reports on Forms 8-K and 10-Q filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and the risks described therein from time to time. These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. Cautionary statement


 
Business Update Maria Pope, President and CEO • Financial and operational highlights • Resource procurement and system planning Financial Update Jim Ajello, Senior VP of Finance, CFO and Treasurer • Economic update • Third quarter 2021 earnings • 2022 General Rate Case update • Capital investments • 2021 outlook Topics for today’s call 3


 
2021 Q3 financial and operational highlights Strong load growth powered by economic recovery 2021 Q3 net income of $50 million, or $0.56 per diluted share 50% debt / 50% equity capital structure, 9.5% ROE Reached a constructive settlement in 2022 GRC on Cost of Capital items 19% more cooling degree days than normal Managed through a hot summer with challenging power markets High-tech and digital growth + Sustained residential demand Re-affirming 2021 load growth of 2.5% to 3.0% Re-affirming 4% to 6% long-term EPS growth Re-affirming full year 2021 EPS guidance of $2.70 to $2.85 per diluted share 4


 
(1) The amount and timing of dividends payable and the dividend policy are at the sole discretion of the Portland General Electric Board of Directors and, if declared and paid, dividends may be in amounts that are less than projected (2) Management believes that excluding the effects of the energy trading loss ($1.09) provides a meaningful representation of the company’s comparative earnings. After adjusting for the net effects of the previously disclosed energy trading loss ($1.09), PGE’s non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.90 and $2.24 for the three-month quarter ended, and nine-month year to date ended September 30, 2020. See the Appendix for additional detail on non-GAAP financial measures Reaffirming • 2021 earnings guidance of $2.70 to $2.85 per diluted share • 2021 load growth of 2.5% to 3.0% • 4% to 6% long-term EPS growth, 2019 base year • 5% to 7% long-term dividend growth(1) • Long-term load growth of 1% Third quarter 2021 financial results ($ in million) Except EPS Third Quarter Year to Date 2021 2020 2021 2020 GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share $0.56 $(0.19) $1.98 $1.15 Non-GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share(2) N/A $0.90 N/A $2.24 GAAP Net Income (loss) $50 $(17) $178 $103 Non-GAAP Net Income(2) N/A $80 N/A $200 5


 
Energy trading losses Total Revenues Administrative expense Q3 2021 GAAP EPS Q3 2020 GAAP EPS Third quarter 2021 earnings bridge Q3 2020 Non-GAAP EPS Net Variable Power Costs(2) Operating expense (1) Management believes that excluding the effects of the energy trading loss ($1.09) provides a meaningful representation of the company’s comparative earnings (2) These amounts are net of the Power Cost Adjustment Mechanism deferral of $27 million, which represents 90% of the excess variance above the $30 million deadband limit (1) 6 Other


 
2022 General Rate Case updates Rate Case Filing Details(1) Proposed Rate Base $5.7 Billion Primary O&M Cost drivers Increased vegetation management Other proposals • Accelerated depreciation of Colstrip to 2025 and establish its own, separate revenue requirement • Improve storm outage mechanism to establish a balancing account with sharing percentages and increase the annual accrual amount from $3.7 million to $10.4 million • Retain the 2% cap on decoupling but allow for balancing any amounts over 2% to carryover into subsequent years for recovery • Expand distributed energy and DSG programs Settled Items(1) 2021 Authorized 2022 Test Year Settled ROE 9.5% 9.5% Capital Structure 50/50 50/50 Cost of Debt 5.100% 4.125% Rate of Return 7.30% 6.83%(2) (1) The 2022 General Rate Case is filed under docket no. UE 394 and is subject to OPUC approval (2) Reflects updates for actual and forecasted debt costs 7


 
$110 $110 $80 $80 $80 $410 $405 $385 $385 $385 $110 $115 $85 $85 $85 $70 $25 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Capital expenditures forecast Generation Transmission and Distribution General Business and Technlogy Integrated Operations Center $700 $655 $550 $550$550 Note: Capital expenditures exclude allowance for funds used under construction. Dollar values in millions. These are projections based on assumptions of future investment. Actual amounts expended will depend on various factors and may differ materially from the amounts reflected in this capital expenditure forecast. All dollar values in millions Reliability and resiliency investments 8


 
2021 Outlook Consistent performance through Q3 2021 $1.98 diluted EPS YTD Reaffirming earnings guidance of $2.70 to $2.85 per diluted share The picture for 2021 and beyond remains clear Robust non-residential year-over-year annual energy deliveries Commercial 3.9% Industrial: 9.2% Weather-adjusted growth year over year reflects economic growth Tracking long-term earnings growth guidance of 4% to 6% from the 2019 base year 9


 
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(1) Tax effects are determined based on the Company's forecasted annual effective tax rate applied to year-to-date ordinary income or loss Management believes that excluding the effects of the energy trading losses provides a meaningful representation of the Company’s comparative earnings per share. The Company has adjusted this amount to maintain comparability between periods. The effects of the energy trading losses was $1.09 per diluted share. PGE’s reconciliation of non-GAAP earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 are below. Non-GAAP Financial Measures Non-GAAP Earnings Reconciliation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 (Dollars in millions, except EPS) Net Income (Loss) Diluted EPS GAAP as reported for the three months ended September 30, 2020 $(17) $(0.19) Exclusion of certain trading losses 127 1.42 Tax effect (1) (30) (0.33) Non-GAAP as reported for the three months ended September 30, 2020 $80 $0.90 GAAP as reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 $103 $1.15 Exclusion of certain trading losses 127 1.42 Tax effect(1) (30) (0.33) Non-GAAP as reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 $200 $2.24 11