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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

Editor’s Note: The Oregon Public Utility approved this rate increase on September 23, 2024. New rates will go into effect on October 15, 2024 for Idaho Power customers in Eastern Oregon. Customers can expect rates to be 5% higher this winter than... Read More »