As a renter, there are a few options for how you’ll be charged for your utilities. Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a renter can help prevent surprise bills and utility disconnection, a crucial part of keeping Oregonians safely housed.

Understanding Utility... Read More »

Last year, CUB did something we’ve never done before. We took the lead on four energy affordability bills during Oregon’s legislative session—and we passed all of them! Among those big victories, the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) was passed to rein in... Read More »

This year, CUB has been working diligently to address a significant source of rising energy costs for many Oregonians: data centers. In June, we helped pass the POWER Act (HB 3546), a bill designed to hold data centers accountable for... Read More »

Utilities in the Pacific Northwest are ending February with a bang! In an unprecedented week, two different for-profit electric utilities announced they are selling their service area.

At the start of last week, Pacific Power announced a sale of its... Read More »

Editor’s Note: The next Public Comment Hearing will address the Cascade Natural Gas proposed billing rate increase on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 6 pm. CUB needs your help to speak out against the proposed $10.3 million (17.4%) increase for Oregon households. Read More »

This year, NW Natural is asking Oregon regulators to approve adding $15.5 million per year to customer bills starting October 31. This 1.4% increase would add about $1.40 a month for an average residential customer, with more in winter months... Read More »