Welcoming New and Re-Elected CUB Board Members
Posted on March 8, 2022 by Amelia Lamb
Tags, General Interest
In December 2021, CUB held its election for new and returning members to the CUB Board of Governors. CUB Board elections are held every three out of four years. The CUB Board is composed of three members from each of Oregon’s... Read More »
Action Alert: Public Hearing Allows Comments for NW Natural’s General Rate Case
Posted on March 2, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy
On March 10 at 6:00pm, the public will have an opportunity to provide comments on NW Natural’s proposed rate increase. Sign up with CUB to receive more information on how to add your own comments, reminders, and updates on this case!
On... Read More »
New Income-Based Utility Assistance Programs Coming for Portland General Electric and Cascade Customers
Posted on March 1, 2022 by Kate Ayres
Tags, Energy
Too often, low-income customers across Oregon must choose between paying energy bills or paying for food, medicine, and other essentials. But starting in April, Oregonians will begin to see the rollout of income-qualified energy assistance opportunities from regulated electric and... Read More »
NW Natural Wants to Collect $81 Million More From Customers
Posted on February 25, 2022 by Will Gehrke
Tags, Energy
NW Natural is seeking to increase its rates by $81 million. Under NW Natural’s proposal, residential customers would see a rate increase of $57 million, or 11.8 percent.
Despite seeking this double-digit percentage increase, NW Natural is also asking regulators... Read More »
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Where Our Energy Comes From: Lewis River Hydropower
Posted on February 23, 2022 by Will Gehrke
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Where does our energy come from? Here at CUB, much of our work is predicated on the belief that shedding light on this question for utility customers is good for their interests. In this blog, CUB explains the Lewis River... Read More »
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CUB Working to Minimize Rate Impact of New Avista Rate Increase Request
Posted on February 17, 2022 by Mike Goetz
Tags, Energy
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 »