Press Releases Documents

Press Release: Expanding Energy Assistance (HB 3792) Heads to Governor’s Desk

by Charlotte Shuff - June 26, 2025
As federal energy assistance remains uncertain, Oregon Legislators pass a bill to double funds for the Oregon Energy Assistance

Press Release: FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) Heads to Governor’s Desk

by Charlotte Shuff - June 25, 2025
Energy affordability bill empowers regulators to curb rising energy bills, limit billing rate increases, and improve transparenc

Press Release: POWER Act Heads to Governor’s Desk with Bipartisan Support

by Charlotte Shuff - June 05, 2025
Landmark bill holds large energy users accountable, protects families and small businesses from rising energy costs

Press Release: Oregon House Passes POWER Act With Strong Bipartisan Support

by Cassie Allen - April 22, 2025
Oregon House of Representatives passes the Protecting Oregonians With Energy Responsibility (POWER) Act (HB 3546).

Press Release: PGE Customers to See Another 5.5% Bill Increase in January

by Charlotte Shuff - December 20, 2024
Utility watchdog Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board warns of another year of record disconnections with 5.5% increase in 2025

Press Release: Pacific Power Customers to See Higher Bills January 1

by Charlotte Shuff - December 19, 2024
Regulators rejected rate increase cap by consumer advocate Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board, ruling to increase billing rates by n

Press Release: New Energy Bill Discount Program Available for Idaho Power Customers

by Charlotte Shuff - October 24, 2024
Eastern Oregonians will now be able to save 10-70 percent each month off their energy bills

Press Release: PGE Now Requesting 10.9 Percent Rate Increase for 2025

by Charlotte Shuff - August 01, 2024
In a year with record numbers of PGE customer disconnections, the utility’s request to increase rates continues to climb.

Press Release: Advocates Call for the Public Utility Commission to Dismiss PGE’s 2025 Rate Increase

by Charlotte Shuff - March 14, 2024
Consumer advocate Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board makes an unprecedented appeal for regulators to throw out a proposed 7.2% rate

Press Release: Portland General Electric Customers Will See Rates Increase in January

by Charlotte Shuff - November 01, 2023
Consumer advocate Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board criticizes PGE for lack of transparency as customers face the largest increase