(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Public Utility Commission has denied PacifiCorp's request for an interim rate increase. The utility wants to raise rates 170-million-dollars, or eight-point-six percent. If approved, that would take effect next year. PacifiCorp also requested a two-point-eight percent increase that would take effect in June. The PUC says PacifiCorp has taken steps to improve its financial position and the interim rate increase was denied.