
Idaho Power Customers Can Weigh in on Rate Increase
Posted on March 7, 2024 by Abbey Parnall
Tags, General Interest, Energy
This spring, Idaho Power is asking regulators to approve a new bill increase for Oregon customers. At 27%, this staggering increase request is the first in over a decade
Idaho Power customers and community advocates will have a chance to weigh... Read More »

PGE Asks for Even More Rate Increases
Posted on March 5, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Despite an 18% increase in January, skyrocketing bills, and heavy outcry from customers, Portland General Electric is asking for another rate increase. PGE is requesting an increase of $202 million or 7.2% for residential customers on January 1, 2025.
The... Read More »

Idaho Power Asks for 27% Increase for Oregon Customers
Posted on February 22, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
This year, Idaho Power is trying to raise rates for the first time in over a decade. The electric utility is asking regulators to approve an increase of nearly 27%. Customers in Eastern Oregon could see an increase of $30... Read More »

Switching to an Electric Heat Pump
Posted on February 15, 2024 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy
The way you heat and cool your home has a big impact on your bill and the environment. According to Energy Star, nearly half of the energy used in your home goes directly to heating and cooling.
Most home energy... Read More »

CUB’s 2024 Legislative Priorities
Posted on February 8, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff, Sarah Wochele and
Tags, General Interest, Energy
The 2024 session has officially started at the Oregon State Legislature. While it may be a short session (just 35 days), the impact of these sessions can be big for Oregon. This year, CUB will be working on several exciting... Read More »

100% Clean Electricity: How Are Utilities Doing?
Posted on February 7, 2024 by Jennifer Hill-Hart and
Tags, General Interest, Energy
In 2021, Oregon passed the 100% clean electricity law (HB 2021). This law requires Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power to reduce their carbon emissions by 80% by 2030 and 100% by 2040. We’ve now had 2.5 years since it passed—how... Read More »
