The House Commerce & Consumer Protections Committee will be holding another hearing for HB 3179 on Tuesday 2/25/25. After that, we expect a vote in this committee in the coming weeks. If you would like to support HB 3179, email your... Read More »

Over the past decade, we’ve seen a growing demand for energy in Oregon. No, it’s not people moving here or leaving too many lights on—it’s data centers that are straining our energy grid. This influx of energy demand from just a few large... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission will be accepting written comments on the Avista Utilities Rate Case through February 18th, 2025. If you would like to add your comments, you can do so using CUB’s Action Form or by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with... Read More »

Too many Oregonians are struggling to pay their energy bills. Since 2021, Oregon’s largest utilities have increased billing rates by nearly 50%, leaving households on the hook for soaring energy bills. As of October 2024, over 150,000 Oregonians had their power... Read More »

We’re at a turning point in Oregon’s gas industry. This year, Avista is asking to increase billing rates by 7% for its gas customers in Southern and Eastern Oregon. The biggest cost Avista is looking at adding to customers’ bills is a... Read More »

A major issue for the 2025 Oregon legislature to address is energy affordability. The FAIR Energy Act is a bill that would better protect Oregon households from rising energy bills. We need your help to ensure this bill begins its... Read More »