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NW Natural’s Resource Planning Raises Questions at CUB

In late 2022, NW Natural filed its long-term resource plan with state utility regulators. As Oregon moves forward in reducing climate pollution from our energy systems, this plan will have long-lasting impacts on meeting state goals.

The main question NW Natural... Read More »


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CUB Welcomes John Garrett, New Utility Analyst

CUB is thrilled to welcome John Garrett to our team as our new Utility Analyst. After a competitive hiring process, John stood out for his thoughtfulness, analytical skills, and passion for furthering the public interest through the development of sound... Read More »

CUB is thrilled to welcome John Garrett to our team as our new Utility Analyst. After a competitive hiring process, John stood out for his thoughtfulness, analytical skills, and passion for furthering the public interest through energy policy in Oregon. Welcome, John!


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2023 Oregon Legislative Session Starts

Every year, CUB staff works hard to advocate for fair and affordable utilities in Salem. We are excited to get to work at the 2023 Oregon Legislative Session.

Although many bills are still in the works CUB will be advocating... Read More »

The 2023 Oregon Legislative Session starts 1/17! “I'm looking forward to getting down to the nitty-gritty of what planning for a clean energy future looks like. We’ll have honest conversations about how this new direction could impact customers, particularly their wallets.” – Jennifer Hill-Hart, CUB Policy Manager


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Pacific Power Bills Increase in 2023

Editor’s Note: Some of the press has indicated a smaller percentage increase for residential Pacific Power customers in 2023. However, there was an error in reporting the correct price increase.

Pacific Power residential customers received a large rate increase increased on... Read More »

Pacific Power residential customers received a large rate increase increased on Jan 1. The average residential customer will receive a rate increase of $19.45 (21%). Although this is a large increase, CUB’s advocacy helped lower the impact on Oregon households.

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CUB’s Top Priorities: Advocating for Consumers in 2023

Although 2023 is just starting, CUB staff is already hard at work. This year, we’re tackling major issues facing Oregonians’ utility needs: fighting increasing energy bills, pushing for more energy-efficient buildings, and working to create a just clean energy future.

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From making buildings more energy efficient to fighting for affordable energy bills, CUB has a lot coming up in 2023! Read about our advocacy priorities this year to protect Oregon households' utility interests on the CUB Blog.


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Inflation Reduction Act: New Funding for Tribes

Many within the climate community are awaiting the rollout of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These new funds will help address the climate crisis, as well as build up an economy that works for working families. Over $700 million of... Read More »

Many within the climate community are awaiting the rollout of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These new funds will help address the climate crisis, as well as build up an economy that works for working families. Over $700 million of that funding is provided in direct climate resilience and energy funding for Native-driven solutions and to advance Tribal Nations development priorities including agriculture, Indian Affairs, and other areas.

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