Avista Utilities has requested approval from state regulators to raise customer rates in Oregon. Avista is a natural gas utility that serves parts of Southern and Eastern Oregon, including Roseburg, Medford, Klamath Falls, and La Grande. Under Avista’s proposal, its Oregon... Read More »

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 surprise you!

Unfortunately, only a select few of your... Read More »

CUB is excited to add two talented new staff members who joined our team in January 2022. Jennifer Hill-Hart is CUB’s new Policy Manager and Kate Ayres is our new Policy Advocate. Both have great experience working on energy issues with... Read More »

In 2021, communities across Oregon experienced deadly record-breaking heat. Many people, especially renters, were left without life-saving access to cooling in or near their homes. A new bill, Emergency Heat Relief for Renters (SB 1536), seeks to keep Oregonians safe... Read More »

Over the past few years, Oregon has been hit by many extreme weather events. From wildfires to historic heat waves to ice storms, communities across the state have suffered. A new bill, Emergency Heat Relief for Communities (HB 4058), will... Read More »

Idaho Power is planning to expand its clean energy resources while speeding up retirements of its existing coal resources. This move is a major shift in the company’s vision of its future resource mix. The plan includes substantial solar, wind, and... Read More »