CUB Energy Policy Conference

Here at CUB, we talk a lot about utility rates. Most Oregonians only care about what they see: how much their home’s energy will cost each month. Rates, the cost per unit of energy, are set by the Public Utility Commission... Read More »

Lately, CUB has been spending a lot of time advocating for low-income electricity and natural gas customers as regulators consider energy utilities’ low-income bill assistance programs. Now is a good time to have a reminder of the current phone and internet... Read More »

As we’ve faced another summer of high temperatures, more people are looking at air conditioning options. It is important for Oregonian residents, and especially renters, to have updated information on their rights. The Emergency Heat Relief bill (SB 1536) passed in... Read More »

Editor’s Note: Regulators approved increases for all three natural gas utilities. Read about the results on the CUB Blog.

Oregon’s three natural gas utilities are preparing for another round of large bill increases.  Last week, they all filed their rate proposals for the winter... Read More »

Over the past few years, Oregon has passed quite a few laws and regulations to clean up our energy system and address climate change. From the 100% Clean Electricity Bill to the Climate Protection Program, there is a lot to... Read More »

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC), the state’s utility regulator, is proposing new rules to protect customers from utility shutoffs. Utility shutoffs are more than an inconvenience - they are incredibly painful, dangerous, and expensive for families. Low-income households and people... Read More »