Avista gas customers in Southern and Eastern Oregon will see a small change on their billing rates this fall. Average single-family customers will see an increase of 2% ($1.36/month) while multi-family customers will see a small decrease of -1% (-$0.30/month).... Read More »

The House Committee On Commerce and Consumer Protections held a public hearing and written comment period for HB 3792 on March 27th. We expect a vote in this committee in the coming weeks. If you would like to help move... Read More »

Too many people are struggling to pay their energy bills. Oregon’s largest utilities have raised billing rates by nearly 50% since 2021. While some assistance programs are available, these alone are not enough to keep up with utility customers’ needs. This... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission closed out the public comment period as of March 19th, 2025. Keep up with CUB to stay updated on NW Natural’s rate case and other energy affordability happenings by subscribing to our email newsletter!

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This year, the Oregon State Legislature is considering a bill that would increase state energy assistance funds. As we have seen energy bills continuing to skyrocket over the last few years, providing adequate funding for bill payment assistance is vital... Read More »

The House Committee On Climate, Energy and Environment held a public hearing and written comment period for HB 3546 on March 6th. We expect a vote in this committee in the coming weeks. If you would like to help move... Read More »