Last year, CUB secured a monumental victory for customers: we passed the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179)! The 2025 law aims to rein in back-to-back energy bill rate hikes, addressing one of the root causes of Oregon’s energy affordability crisis. Now,... Read More »

This year, Pacific Power is asking for another billing rate increase that could raise Oregon power bills starting next spring. This request comes after the utility has raised billing rates by about 50% since 2021. Pacific Power is asking for... Read More »

In Eugene, community organizations are trying a new approach to reaching local climate goals: passing the Eugene Clean Energy Fund (ECEF). Activist and grassroots organizations have come together to launch a ballot initiative campaign. If passed, the ballot measure would... Read More »

Editor’s Note: This blog is adapted from CUB’s presentation to the Interim House Committee on Housing and Homelessness on June 16, 2026. To see the full video of this presentation, visit the Oregon Legislature website.

Energy inefficient homes can create a host of... Read More »

Last year, CUB did something we’ve never done before. We took the lead on four energy affordability bills during Oregon’s legislative session—and we passed all of them! Among those big victories, the FAIR Energy Act (HB 3179) was passed to rein in... Read More »

With energy bills on the rise in Oregon, it’s no wonder that many families are struggling with unaffordable energy bills. Since 2021, Oregon’s largest electric utilities have raised rates by nearly 50%, leaving many Oregonians making impossible choices.

No one should... Read More »