
Share Your Extreme Heat Story With CUB
Posted on July 18, 2024 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Energy, General Interest
Climate change is making Oregon’s summers hotter, drier, and longer. More frequent heat waves, or periods of intense hot weather, come with hotter temperatures. Everyone deserves to stay cool and safe during the summer, but not everyone can access air conditioning... Read More »

Pacific Power Asks for More Money, Less Oversight
Posted on July 11, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, Energy, General Interest
This year, Pacific Power is trying to raise rates by 21.6% for Oregon households. A typical household could see an average increase of $29.47 each month. This amount would be much higher during the winter and summer when heaters or... Read More »

Peak Time Rebates for PGE Customers
Posted on July 10, 2024 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
After a week of intense heat, Oregonians across the state are struggling to stay cool. A/C units, fans, homemade coolers, and the electrical grid are working hard to keep up. Now is the time to capture bill savings on hot... Read More »

Summer Energy Saving Tips (2024)
Posted on July 3, 2024 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
Summer is almost here, but with warmer weather can come higher cooling costs, whether you rent or own your home. How can you stay cool while saving energy?
Cooling without Air Conditioning
Air conditioning units can be expensive, both to run and... Read More »

Accessing Utility Assistance in Oregon
Posted on June 27, 2024 by Abbey Parnall
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, Energy, General Interest
Many families face challenges when it comes to paying their utility bills. Whether it’s the cost of electricity, water, or gas, keeping up with these bills can be difficult. Fortunately, local nonprofits and agencies in Oregon offer help to those in... Read More »

Pacific Power Strays Further Away From 100% Clean
Posted on June 20, 2024 by Charlotte Shuff and Jennifer Hill-Hart
Tags, Energy
Last year, regulators found that Pacific Power did not have a plan to meet emission reduction requirements. Now, the utility has doubled down on its faulty plan. This time, it has moved further away from meeting clean energy goals cemented... Read More »