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 »

We’re excited to announce this year’s CUB Energy Policy Conference: Energy Policy for People & Planet! Early bird registration opens today, June 13.

Join us again this year for a day of discussion to explore the intersections between utility planning, customer affordability, and climate... Read More »

The Public Utility Commission will be accepting public comments on the Portland General Electric (PGE)  through June 14, 2024. If you would like to add your comments, you can do so using CUB’s Action Form. You can also email .(JavaScript must be... Read More »

The fallout from PGE’s big rate hike in January continues. Portland General Electric (PGE) shut-offs soared in April, reaching the highest monthly level since public reporting began in 2018.

A lot of attention was focused on PGE last January when customers... Read More »