CUB Energy Policy Conference, Energy Policy for People & Planet, is coming up on October 4th! Join us again this year for a day of discussion to explore the intersections between utility planning, customer affordability, and climate protections. Early bird tickets... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission will be accepting public comments on the Portland General Electric (PGE) through August 27th, 2024. If you would like to add your comments, you can do so using CUB’s Action Form. You can also email .(JavaScript must... Read More »

After several updates, Portland General Electric (PGE) is now asking to raise billing rates for all customers by 10.9% in 2025, up from its originally requested 7.4%. This double-digit proposal comes on the heels of a record number of households... Read More »

CUB’s own Jennifer Hill-Hart is joining the Energy Strategy Advisory Group this summer. This group is hosted by the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE).

In the past couple of years, Oregon has passed many energy policies that naturally cross industry sectors. These... Read More »

Over the last four years, CUB has seen a troubling trend of utilities asking for more money, more often. Oregon households are already struggling with the high cost of living and, with bills on the rise, energy affordability is a... Read More »

This year, NW Natural is asking to raise rates by 18% for residential customers. Gas bills have skyrocketed over the past five years. If this increase is approved, an average NW Natural home could pay $1,123 in 2025—up more than 100%... Read More »