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Heat Pumps 101

Heat pumps are an energy-efficient solution for heating and cooling homes. These appliances help ease your carbon footprint and reduce your energy costs. In this blog, we lay out what a heat pump is and how to use one.

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Heat pumps are an energy-efficient solution for heating and cooling homes while reducing energy costs. Read more about what a heat pump is, how to use one, and new tax credits!


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Avista Seeks 8% Bill Increase in 2023

This summer, Avista is asking regulators to approve a new bill increase for its Oregon gas customers. It would result in an 8.1% increase for residential customers, about $6.20 per month for households. Winter bills could increase by around $13... Read More »


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Beat the Heat: Cooling Resources for Oregonians

Heat waves are arriving early across the state each year. Oregonians now have more resources to stay cool during the hotter months and keep their utility bills low while doing so. Read on for information about protections for renters, no-... Read More »

Oregonians now have more resources to stay cool during the hotter months and keep their utility bills low while doing so. The CUB Blog outlines protections for renters, no- and low-cost cooling resources, and more!


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NW Natural Has Not Shown it Can Meet Climate Regulations

Oregon is moving forward in reducing climate pollution from our energy systems. Utilities need clear plans to show how they will meet regulations without skyrocketing costs for customers. NW Natural has failed to meet both of these expectations.

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Oregon gas utilities need clear plans to show how they will meet climate regulations without skyrocketing costs for customers. NW Natural has failed to meet both of these expectations.

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Public Shares Concern for Proposed PGE Bill Increase (2023)

On May 5th, 2023, the Public Utility Commission held a public hearing on Portland General Electric’s (PGE) proposed 14% bill increase. Organizations and individuals across the state testified against the rate increase. Many customers testified against the rate increase stating record... Read More »

Organizations and individuals across Oregon testified against PGE's $16-23 bill increase. Many PGE customers spoke up, stating record high living costs and concerns about affordability


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NW Natural Spread Misinformation in the Oregon Legislature

The Utility Consumer Protection Bill (HB 3152) is officially dead. This bill would have safeguarded utility customers in Oregon from financial risk during the clean energy transition. The proposed bill added protections by moving the cost of fossil fuel expansion... Read More »

NW Natural and its allies aggressively targeted and killed the Utility Consumer Protection Bill. Through lobbying, astroturfing, and misinformation, the gas industry showed that its priority is expanding the gas system, not protecting customers.

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