Despite an 18% increase in January, skyrocketing bills, and heavy outcry from customers, Portland General Electric (PGE) is asking for another 7% rate increase. PGE households’ bills have already gone up by 30% since December 2022.

On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the... Read More »

If you attended CUB’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser, consider yourself lucky: we sold out! We could not have done it without the support of our CUB community.

On Tuesday, May 15, nearly 100 CUB members, partners, and energy advocates joined us to... Read More »

With summer coming in hotter each year, it becomes increasingly important for us to keep our homes cool and comfortable. For many Oregonians, the rising temperatures can mean uncomfortable indoor environments and soaring utility bills.

Fortunately, Oregon offers several programs... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission will be accepting public comments on the Pacific Power Case through June 13, 2024. 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 the... Read More »

This spring, CUB set out on an ambitious mission: asking regulators to dismiss Portland General Electric (PGE)’s latest request to increase billing rates for customers. CUB has never done this before. Regulators have decided to allow PGE to continue with its... Read More »

For many Oregonians, finding help paying for utilities can be difficult, especially for things like internet and phone bills. This is where the Oregon Lifeline comes in–with internet service now being more necessary than ever, Oregon Lifeline is vital in helping... Read More »