Section 757.609 - Date for announcing prices for electricity in subsequent calendar year; estimated prices(1) The Public Utility Commission shall set a date on which all electric companies must announce prices that will be charged for electricity by the companies in the subsequent calendar year. Retail electricity consumers who are eligible for direct access must be allowed at least three business days after the date set by the commission to elect whether to use direct access or to purchase electricity from an electric company.(2) All electricity service suppliers and electric companies must announce estimated prices that will be charged for electricity by the suppliers and companies in the subsequent calendar year or contract period at least five days before the date set by the commission under subsection (1) of this section.757.609 was added to and made a part of 757.600 to 757.687 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.