Pacific Power households will see a rate increase starting on January 1, 2024. The average residential customer will see an average monthly bill increase of $12.83 (11%). The impact of the bill increase varies depending on actual energy usage for... Read More »

CUB is excited to welcome Abigail Parnall as our new Community Organizer.

Abigail has a passion for equity and a deep love for community building. She has a background in resource navigation, outreach, and non-profit involvement. As a Community Organizer,... Read More »

It’s time for another day in the life of a CUB staff member. Today, we’re proud to introduce you to John Garrett, CUB’s Utility Analyst.

Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a Utility Analyst? For John, no two... Read More »

On Monday, regulators at the Oregon Public Utility Commission approved a rate increase of an estimated 17% for residential customers of Portland General Electric (PGE). This could be the largest rate increase in more than 20 years.

An average household... Read More »

Fall is officially upon us: changing leaves, pumpkin patches, and cold weather. While there are many reasons to love this season, increasing energy bills from heating are not one of them.

As we face multiple rate increases for NW Natural,... Read More »

On November 1, 2023, new natural gas prices went into effect for Oregon households. In recent history, gas prices have overwhelmingly increased.

This year, many customers across the state will see a welcome decrease in gas bills. Despite falling market... Read More »