
How to Prepare for a Winter Power Outage
Posted on December 19, 2023 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy
As Oregon feels the impact of climate change, we’re seeing more power outages caused by extreme weather events. Winter ice storms can affect above-ground power lines and interrupt our energy services.
In 2021, Oregon utility customers experienced some of the worst... Read More »

Oregon’s Power Grid 101
Posted on December 14, 2023 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy
Have you ever wondered how the energy to cook meals, turn on your lights, or watch TV gets to you? Though we rarely think about it, the answer is the power grid, a vast system that fuels our modern way... Read More »

2023 In Review: CUB Annual Report
Posted on December 7, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy, Telecommunications
Join us in celebrating another successful year of work at CUB! As we reach the final stretch of 2023, there are many victories to celebrate. Your support this year helped advance our work to make Oregon’s utilities affordable, accessible, reliable, and... Read More »

Pacific Power Bills Go Up January 1st
Posted on November 30, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
Pacific Power households will see a rate increase starting on January 1, 2024. The average residential customer will see an average monthly bill increase of $12.83 (11%). The impact of the bill increase varies depending on actual energy usage for... Read More »

PGE Customers Will See Rates Increase in January
Posted on November 3, 2023 by Charlotte Shuff
Tags, General Interest, Energy
On Monday, regulators at the Oregon Public Utility Commission approved a rate increase of an estimated 17% for residential customers of Portland General Electric (PGE). This could be the largest rate increase in more than 20 years.
An average household... Read More »

Lowering Heating Bills This Fall and Winter (2023)
Posted on November 2, 2023 by Cassie Allen
Tags, Oregon Utilities 101, General Interest, Energy
Fall is officially upon us: changing leaves, pumpkin patches, and cold weather. While there are many reasons to love this season, increasing energy bills from heating are not one of them.
As we face multiple rate increases for NW Natural,... Read More »
