ScottishPower announces that its US subsidiary PacifiCorp received approval, as expected, on 20 February from the Oregon Public Utility Commission for a 3% overall price increase, equivalent to $22.8 million.

The increase, effective immediately, relates to extraordinary power costs incurred since 1 November, 2000.

Further Information:
Colin McSeveny,           Group Media Relations Manager          0141-636-4515
Andrew Jamieson,            Head of Investor Relations              0141-636-4527