Customers of Portland General Electric (PGE) saw billing rates increase on January 1, 2024. This 18% increase is the largest in more than 20 years. An average household can expect an average of $22 per month more on their PGE... Read More »

CUB is kicking off the new year by resolving to keep advocating for utility customers like you.

We have big ambitions for 2024 and your support enables CUB to win major victories. Support CUB today to ensure every Oregonian has... Read More »

Gas Myth: All Gas Appliances Work in Power Outages
Many households depend on natural gas for their heating, hot water, and cooking. But do you know which of your appliances will keep working if the electricity goes out? The answer may... Read More »

As Oregon feels the impact of climate change, we’re seeing more power outages caused by extreme weather events. Winter ice storms can affect above-ground power lines and interrupt our energy services.

In 2021, Oregon utility customers experienced some of the worst... Read More »

Have you ever wondered how the energy to cook meals, turn on your lights, or watch TV gets to you? Though we rarely think about it, the answer is the power grid, a vast system that fuels our modern way... Read More »

Join us in celebrating another successful year of work at CUB! As we reach the final stretch of 2023, there are many victories to celebrate. Your support this year helped advance our work to make Oregon’s utilities affordable, accessible, reliable, and... Read More »