Energy assistance plays a critical role in keeping Oregon households connected to power. Without it, many families struggling to pay their energy bills would be left without electricity or gas service, causing a cascading effect in their lives. For customers... Read More »

Yet again, Oregon’s largest electric utility is requesting a rate increase from Oregon households. PGE is asking regulators to approve a 3.9% rate increase (about $8 a month) for residential customers. If approved, PGE would add $65.6 million a year to... Read More »

In 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed the POWER Act to help utilities rein in data centers’ added costs to Oregonians’ energy bills. Last fall, Portland General Electric began the work to roll out this new law in practice. In January, Pacific... Read More »

In honor of National Lifeline Awareness Week, we’re highlighting a program that helps Oregon households stay connected to essential phone and internet service. Oregon Lifeline is a federal and state government program that provides qualifying low-income households with access to discounted... Read More »

We’re just weeks away from Harnessing Local Energy on October 2 in Portland, Oregon. Our 2026 Conference is packed with industry insights, expert speakers, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on this once-a-year event! Register today to save big before early... Read More »

CUB’s 16th Annual Conference,Harnessing Local Energy is just around the corner! Whether you’re an industry insider or a community member passionate about energy, our 2026 conference has something for you.  Register today before early bird pricing ends on September 18th to save... Read More »