The years after the Great Recession were a kind of Goldilocks era in Oregon’s power market. The state’s population and economy were growing robustly, yet power demand was flat. Major advances in power conservation, like LED lightbulbs and more efficient heating and air conditioning, kept a lid on electricity use. That helped hold down rates...

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KALAMAZOO, MI — There’s no register inside a new store in downtown Kalamazoo. Tap your card, choose your items and “just walk out.” The sensors and cameras hanging overhead will figure out how to charge you. The store is named RIO, short for Regionally Inspired Offerings. It has long offered a selection of snacks, drinks,...