(Portland, OR) -- Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is asking Portland General Electric to explain why it's raised rates nearly 41 percent and plans another increase next year. PGE released a statement saying they take Wyden's concerns seriously, and they'll respond to his letter. PGE says they're working to modernize and strengthen the power grid while trying to keep costs as low as possible. PGE has programs and incentives to help customers manage energy use and there's an income qualified bill discount program.