A new year means new opportunities for CUB to advocate for Oregon’s utility customers. Across the state, Oregonians are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of living. High energy costs continue to hurt many households, making it even more essential... Read More »

On January 15, 2026, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland introduced the Power to the People Act. This bill aims to control the impacts of data centers across the country on households and other businesses. As data centers have... Read More »

This year, Cascade Natural Gas is asking regulators to approve a 17.4% increase in home billing rates. This is the first time Cascade has asked for a big increase since 2020. There is also a possibility that the increased amount... Read More »

Last fall, Oregon’s for-profit energy utilities agreed to a temporary pause on disconnecting some customers who were behind on their bills. Now, going into 2026, state utility regulators have told utilities they need to keep this narrow moratorium until March 1,... Read More »

In 2024, Oregon’s for-profit utilities disconnected a record number of households — nearly 70,000 households — because of unaffordable energy bills. CUB and many other advocates pushed regulators to take quick and decisive action to support these struggling households. After securing improved... Read More »

This November, the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) unveiled the long-awaited Oregon Energy Strategy report, a roadmap towards meeting Oregon’s clean energy goals. CUB’s own Policy & Program Director, Jennifer Hill-Hart, served on the Oregon Energy Strategy Advisory Group that helped... Read More »